iGaming regulation19 January 20261 min read

UK online gambling bonuses, deposit limits, and tax changes continue to reshape the market

A 2026 UK market update says bonus rules were simplified in January, Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21% to 40% in April, and deposit-limit rules will tighten further from 30 September 2026. The same update also notes that a new 25% online betting tax is scheduled for 1 April 2027.

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UK online gambling bonuses, deposit limits, and tax changes continue to reshape the market

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