"Last year saw a new mandatory levy come into force. UK gambling sites reviewed by Dailystoke.com had been making voluntary payments with funds going towards researching gambling harm and treatment of those who have been affected. However, the government felt not all companies were making an equal contribution and introduced a mandatory levy. This is aimed at raising £100 million a year with some of the funds going to the NHS."
"Then came the Autumn Budget which included details of a rise in Remote Gaming Duty. A rise had been considered long overdue but companies were shocked when the rate went up from 21% to 40%. This will come into force in April of this year. A further rise in sports betting tax rates will take place next year. There has been stricter regulation introduced in the past year and more is likely to come into force in the future."
"Financial results published since the maximum stakes for online slots were introduced haven't been bad news for online casinos. Slots provide a large proportion of GGY for sites and for Q3 the figure was £788 million 10% higher than recorded in the same period 12 months ago. The average length of sessions for players has fallen from 18 minutes to 16 minutes but sites will be relieved to see the high GGY figure."
UK online casinos reported gross gambling yield (GGY) of £1.5 billion for Q3 of the 2025-26 financial year. The UK Gambling Commission licence cost is likely to increase, adding to operator expenses. A mandatory levy introduced last year aims to raise £100 million a year, with some funds directed to the NHS. Remote Gaming Duty rises from 21% to 40% will take effect in April, and sports betting tax rates will increase next year. Stricter regulation introduced includes maximum stakes for online slots and new controls on bonuses. Slots produced £788 million of Q3 GGY, up 10% year-on-year, while average session length fell from 18 to 16 minutes.
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