The UK Treasury and HMRC have issued a consultation document describing ideas to replace the present three-tax system for remote gambling with a single Remote Betting and Gaming Duty (RBGD). This move reflects the massive increase in online gambling, which now accounts for a major portion of the gross gambling revenue in the United Kingdom. The consultation follows a prior commitment to simplify the tax framework.

Currently, operators face three separate duties: General Betting Duty, Pool Betting Duty, and Remote Gaming Duty. The proposed RBGD attempts to combine these into a single levy with a consistent rate, which will be established in a future budget.

To achieve uniform treatment under RBGD, the consultation also looks for feedback on matching the tax treatment of marketing incentives such as free bets and prizes. The 12-week consultation period ends on 21st July 2025 and RBGD may be implemented as early as October 2027, subject to parliamentary approval.

As highlighted in our recently published article, the UK gambling sector is already adapting to a new statutory levy for harm prevention. This latest consultation on the remote gambling tax structure represents another significant regulatory development for operators in the UK market.

Understanding the implications and ensuring compliance will be crucial for all operators preparing for these potential tax changes. Chevron Group offers expert consulting services to help gambling businesses navigate the regulatory changes in different jurisdictions. Our team can guide you on the proposed RBGD framework, assessing its potential impact on your operations and establishing efficient processes for tax compliance and reporting. Contact our experts Thees Buschmann (thees@chevron.group) and Nikolas Lotz (nikolas@chevron.group) today! Follow us on LinkedIn for more industry related news.

Quelle: Chevron Consultants