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UKGC publishes study on gambling motivations across online and in-person play

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The UK Gambling Commission published a report examining why people gamble, based on the Gambling Survey for Great Britain. Among respondents, 86% who had gambled in the past 12 months cited the chance of winning big money, while the report associated online play more with coping or escapism and in-person play more with social and enhancement motivations. The survey included 5,780 people aged 16 and over who had gambled in the previous 12 months.

The findings provide operators and regulators with evidence on how reported gambling motivations differ by product and channel.

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Bacta says UK machine duty rise threatens seaside arcade income

The UK’s increase in Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% for higher-value category B machines does not protect all seaside arcade income, the British Amusement Catering Trade Association said. Category C machines remain taxed at 20% and category D machines at 5%; Bacta said income from category B machines in adult gaming centre sections helps support wider arcade operations, but it has not yet assessed how many machines will face the higher rate.

Machine Games Duty is rising from 20% to 25% solely for higher-value category B gaming machines, according to the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (Bacta). Many traditional seaside arcades depend on revenue from those machines to sustain their broader operations. The association said the chancellor’s attempt to shield pubs and seaside amusements did not fully reflect how coastal businesses operate.

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