The government is proposing to reform the tax treatment of remote (e.g. online betting or online casinos) gambling by consolidating the three different duties that currently apply to remote operators into a single Remote Betting & Gaming Duty (RBGD). This will mostly affect online betting (e.g. sports bets) and gaming (e.g. slots & casino) businesses; simplifying tax administration and promoting compliance. The consultation on these plans will run for 12 weeks, closing on 21 July 2025. The government will set out its final plans at Autumn Budget 2025.
The full consultation document outlining details of the government proposals can be found here. Please read the consultation document before responding to this online form.
The government welcomes contributions from any individual or organisation interested in the reform of remote gambling taxation. This includes but is not limited to taxpayers, industry bodies and public health groups.
This email address can be used to submit responses if you have accessibility requirements: remotegambling.consultation@hmrc.gov.uk
This is a joint consultation between HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The government will analyse responses to this consultation and respond in due course. Subject to consultation responses, the government would look to bring into effect the new tax in October 2027 or sometime afterwards. However, this timeline is subject to the time needed to go through the legislative process and for HMRC and industry to make the necessary IT system changes.
Privacy notice
Click here to download and view the privacy notice for the consultation, which sets out how HM Treasury will use your personal data for the purposes of the ‘public sector exit payment’ and explains your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).