UK Budget 2026 Raises Machine Games Duty on High-Stakes Slots to Support Business Rates Relief

UK Budget 2026 Raises Machine Games Duty on High-Stakes Slots to Support Business Rates Relief

Chancellor John Healey delivered the budget on October 28 2026 and included a targeted adjustment to Machine Games Duty that lifts the rate from 20% to 25% on higher-stakes …

Written by Sam Baumann
Published on 28 October 2026

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