UK Budget 2025: Gambling Duty Reforms.

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled sweeping reforms to UK taxation. 

Included within the Budget were the following measures:

• Remote Gaming Duty - increased from 21% to 40% effective 1^st April 2026;
• Online Betting Duty – increased from 15% to 25% from 1^st April 2027 (excluding horseracing, pool betting, spread betting and non-financial spread bets);
• Bingo Duty – to be abolished with effect from 1^st April 2026; and
• General Betting Duty paid in person in betting shops – will remain at 15% but will rise to 25% in April 2027.

Clearly this will have a significant impact and be felt throughout the industry. 

At Hassans, we are closely monitoring these developments and advising clients on strategic responses, including compliance, restructuring, and cross-border considerations.

If you need guidance on how these changes affect your business, contact us today.

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