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Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Bookmakers: Taxation

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether telephone bookmakers will be subject to the increase to Remote Gaming Duty to 40% from 1 April 2026.

Answer

Telephone bookmakers will be subject to the new General Betting Duty rate of 25% for remote bets from 1 April 2027. This rate will not include telephone bets placed on UK horseracing, pool bets or spread bets.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96337
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Bookmakers Taxation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk