Newsazenplay.comThe UK Treasury is reportedly considering a rise in Machine Games Duty from 20% to 40% on Category B slot machines. The article says the discussion is part of revenue-raising plans ahead of the October budget.
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iGaming regulationThe Betting and Gaming Council has argued that a complete ban on gambling advertising would not eliminate gambling and would risk pushing consumers toward the black market. The debate follows renewed calls from researchers for tighter restrictions.
iGaming regulationThe UK Gambling Commission updated its remote gambling technical standards to reflect a later implementation date for deposit-limit wording changes. The response notes that the changes originally due on 30 June 2026 will now take effect on 30 September 2026.
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority opened its operator portal for licence applications after additional licensing, complaints and enforcement provisions took effect on February 5, 2026. The article says the new regime is now arriving after the regulator was built from scratch.