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The UK’s decision to raise Remote Gaming Duty to 40% has triggered a structural retreat in its online gambling sector. Licensed operators face unprecedented tax pressure, investment is evaporating, smaller firms are exiting, and consumers risk being driven toward unregulated sites, while Ireland emerges as a key beneficiary.

Policy uncertainty and shifting tax rules are widening the gap between UK policymakers and industry. With rising regulatory pressure and unpredictable taxation, companies like Sky Bet are moving key operations offshore in search of stability—signalling deeper challenges for the UK’s competitiveness.

We’re in Rome for SiGMA World Europe 2025, exploring new ideas, meeting partners, and discussing the future of iGaming and fintech regulation.