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Machine Games Duty
All investigations and analysis related to Machine Games Duty.
analysis•October 27, 2026
Could higher gambling taxes increase player losses?
Higher Machine Games Duty could encourage casinos to lower machine RTP. Explore the effect on theoretical player losses with GamRight's calculator.
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analysis•October 26, 2026
Gambling machine tax: the figures behind the proposed duty rise
The Social Market Foundation estimates £669m in fiscal harm among machine users and £275m–£458m in additional duty. We examine the calculations and their limits.
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analysis•October 22, 2026
Genting Closes Ranks Against Tax Rise
Genting warns 13 casinos could become unviable as Rank reports machine revenue growth alongside three closures. The case for and against higher Machine Games Duty.
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