UK Betting Shops Push Back Against Possible Tax Rise

Britain’s betting sector has launched a campaign to highlight the possible impact of further gambling tax increases ahead of the Autumn Budget on October 28. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) introduced Back Our Betting Shops as speculation grows that Chancellor John Healey may raise Machine Games Duty. The campaign will feature employees, customers and community partners, with much of the material running across the BGC’s digital channels. The industry is trying to shift attention toward the people and local […] The post UK Betting Shops Push Back Against Possible Tax Rise appeared first on World Casino News.

Sep 28, 2026 - 09:10
UK Betting Shops Push Back Against Possible Tax Rise

Britain’s betting sector has launched a campaign to highlight the possible impact of further gambling tax increases ahead of the Autumn Budget on October 28. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) introduced Back Our Betting Shops as speculation grows that Chancellor John Healey may raise Machine Games Duty. The campaign will feature employees, customers and community partners, with much of the material running across the BGC’s digital channels. The industry is trying to shift attention toward the people and local […]

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