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Written question asked by James Wild (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Thursday, 4 September 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Gambling: Excise Duties

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of her proposal for a remote betting and gaming duty on (a) rugby league, (b) snooker and (c) darts.

Answer

The Government consultation on proposals to simplify the current gambling tax system by merging the three current taxes that cover remote (including online) gambling into one closed on 21 July 2025. Responses are now being analysed and a response to the consultation will be published at Autumn Budget 2025.

If any changes are made to gambling duties at a future Budget following the consultation, they will be accompanied by a Tax Information and Impact Note which will set out the expected impacts.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69882
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Betting Excise duties Gaming Rugby (sport) Snooker Darts
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk