UK Remote Gaming Duty Hike Spurs Concerns Over Illegal Gambling Growth
The United Kingdom’s recent increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to 40% from April 2026 has prompted warnings from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and independent analysts that the move could accelerate the migration of customers toward offshore operators. Research conducted by H2 Gambling Capital indicates that the tax rise, combined with lower onshore return-to-player (RTP) rates, is already influencing the shift, with additional duty increases scheduled for April 2027 expected to intensify the effect. Surge in Offshore Betting […] The post UK Remote Gaming Duty Hike Spurs Concerns Over Illegal Gambling Growth appeared first on World Casino News.
The United Kingdom’s recent increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to 40% from April 2026 has prompted warnings from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and independent analysts that the move could accelerate the migration of customers toward offshore operators. Research conducted by H2 Gambling Capital indicates that the tax rise, combined with lower onshore return-to-player (RTP) rates, is already influencing the shift, with additional duty increases scheduled for April 2027 expected to intensify the effect. Surge in Offshore Betting […]
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