Chancellor Jon Healey unveiled the 2027 UK Budget on 28 October, confirming an increase in MGD on higher-stakes machines to 25% – potentially adding £10,000 (US$13,300) in annual costs per shop.
A proposal would require casinos, authorized betting platforms and event organizers to check the national debtors' registry before allowing access or processing transactions.
Concordia’s ordinance to prevent online gambling among young people remains unregulated, delaying planned school-based education and restrictions on betting websites.
The UK Government's 5% tax hike on machine games could cost Entain millions, but the operator's FY26 outlook remains unchanged.
The think tank supports the increase to 25% but says it falls short of the larger rise it proposed to address gambling-related harm.
The revised agreement sets voting commitments and share-purchase restrictions for MGM’s largest shareholder, while neither party is obliged to pursue a transaction.
The Betting and Gaming Council speaks out to Chancellor Healey's official budget.
The UK’s latest Budget has introduced changes that could have wider implications for the gambling industry.
The pair have agreed to cooperate on preventing gambling-related harm via online support accessibility initiatives.
Kalshi is establishing new limits for 18 to 20-year-olds, meanwhile Polymarket is closely monitoring the US midterms for possible insider trading.