
UK Gambling & Casino Industry News

Rachel Reeves Argues Gambling Operators “Should Pay Their Fair Share”
Analysts Fear UK Gambling Tax Hike Could Reduce Government Income
William Hill Voucher Encouraged Irresponsible Gambling, ASA Rules

British Horseracing Authority Denies Working With Anti-Gambling Lobby

Rachel Reeves To Attend Gambling Lobbyist’s Event Ahead As Budget Deadline Nears

Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy Warns Horse Racing In Major Trouble With Tax Threat

GambleAware Warns Games Like McDonald’s Monopoly Are Normalising Gambling
Poll Reveals Public Want To Hike Gambling Taxes To Fight Child Poverty
Jockey Dylan Kitts Admits ‘Stopping’ Horse At Worcester After Alleged Threat
Paddy Power Becomes Official NFL Sportsbook Partner In UK & Ireland

West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta Considers Suing FA After Being Cleared Of Betting Charges

Anna Hargrave Appointed As Transition CEO For GambleAware

Data Reveals UK Online Slots Gambling On The Rise Despite New Stake Limits

Perry Barr Greyhound Track Set To Host Final Race Ahead Of Wolverhampton Move
FAQ
Which forms of gambling are legal in the UK?
In the United Kingdom casinos, bookmakers, card-rooms and bingo-halls are licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and permitted to offer real money gambling games including bingo, casino games like slots, roulette, blackjack, keno and keno as well as poker and sports-betting.
Is Online gambling legal in the UK?
Yes - gamblers can choose from a multitude of regulated and safe online gambling sites including poker rooms, casinos, bingo sites, dedicated eSports betting sites and bookmakers.
How many people gamble in the UK?
The latest UK Gambling statistics suggest that approximately 15 million people gamble on products licensed under the Gambling Act 2005 in Great Britain - approximately the same number of people that visit a museum at least once a year.
Since Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in 2021, the overall percentage of the adult population who gamble remains lower than it was pre Covid-19 (28 %). Online gambling participation rate in September 2022 had not yet reached the level of in person participation before the pandemic, which was 24.4 percent in 2019.
Do gamblers need to pay taxes on winnings in the United Kingdom?
No. When gamblers play and win at licensed UK casinos and bookmakers, all the gambling tax has already been paid by the operator - and all winnings are 100% tax-free for the consumer.