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30 Jun 2026, 09:22 UTC · 3h ago
Entain and Rank fall on report that Burnham could hike gambling machine taxes
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30 Jun 2026, 09:22 UTC · 3h ago
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The Social Market Foundation has proposed doubling the machine games duty from 20% to 40% on higher-stakes Category B machines. — A significant tax increase directly reduces profit margins for casino and adult gaming center operators.
-0.60The proposed tax hike could raise between £275 million and £458 million for the government. — The substantial scale of the potential tax drain confirms the material financial risk to the gaming sector.
-0.40Shares in gaming operators Entain PLC and Rank Group PLC fell following reports of the proposed tax rise. — Immediate market reaction indicates investor concern and a pricing-in of regulatory risk.
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Shares fell following reports of a potential significant tax rise on slot machines and casinos.
Shares declined due to proposed increases in machine games duty affecting casino operators.
The company is discussing a strategic consolidation of investments to increase ownership of South African mining interests.
[mutual] Both companies operate in the betting and gaming sector and are impacted by the same proposed tax increases.
[mutual] Both are listed betting companies competing for the same market.
[mutual] Both are listed betting companies competing for the same market.
[mutual] Both companies operate in the gambling and casino industry.
[mutual] Both companies operate in the gambling and casino industry.
[mutual] Both are listed betting companies competing for the same market.
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