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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Jack Tanner

The Betting and Gaming Council slams plans to raise UK gambling licence fee

The Betting and Gaming Council has already condemned proposed changes to Gambling Commission fees made by the UK government.

Following a consultation period, the government has announced plans to raise Machine Games Duty by 25 per cent from October 1, 2026, through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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