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Operators of betting and gaming pools need to work out how the different gambling duties apply to amounts they take out of their pools.
Stake limits for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September, including lower limits for young adults, as the Government continues to roll out measures to protect people from gambling harms.
Find out how to apply VAT to betting, gaming, bingo, lotteries and machine games.
Find out about Gaming Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
People at risk of gambling-related harm will be better protected under government plans to update betting rules for the digital age.
Oral statement by the Culture Secretary on the white paper setting out government's plans for major reform of gambling laws
The Secretary of State has appointed seven Commissioners to the Gambling Commission commencing 11 September 2023.
Advice for online gambling operators about using fair terms and practices.
Advice for gambling customers around unfair terms in online gambling promotions.
Use this service to register to for General Betting Duty (GBD), [Pool Betting Duty (PBD) or Remote Gaming Duty (RGD).
Apply to the Gambling Commission for a personal gambling licence or a gambling operating licence if you run or manage a gambling business. The Gambling Commission regulates arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, gaming machine providers, gambling software providers, lottery operators, external...
Find out about Machine Games Duty, how the duty is charged and who has to pay.
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