General · 30 June 2026
UK Slot Machine Taxes Could Double Under Proposal
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People using high-street gambling venues could face higher taxes if plans go ahead. Andy Burnham could introduce the change as prime minister after a Social Market Foundation proposal suggested doubling machine games duty on certain £2-a-spin machines from 20% to 40%. Support reached 43%, while the proposal estimated up to £458m a year in extra tax revenue from affected machines.
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