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27 Nov 2025, 07:43 UTC · 48w ago
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The new UK gambling tax measures introduce concrete, material headwinds for major operators, with quantified EBITDA hits for Flutter, Entain, and Evoke. The most severe impact is on Evoke, which is withdrawing medium-term targets and pivoting toward austerity.
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Flutter Entertainment expects a significant EBITDA hit of approximately $320 million in 2026 and $540 million in 2027 due to new UK gambling tax measures.
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Entain and Evoke estimate annualised duty cost increases of approximately £200 million and £125-135 million, respectively.
So whatDirect increases in tax liabilities will compress margins across the UK gambling industry.
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Evoke expects annualised duty increases of £125-135 million and is withdrawing its medium-term financial targets in favor of job cuts and reduced UK investment.
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Entain estimates an annualised duty cost increase of approximately £200 million, with £100 million occurring in 2026.
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The discovery of high-grade gold at depth beneath the Segilola mine targets an additional 300,000 ounces of reserves.
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Evoke will withdraw its medium-term financial targets and execute mitigation plans including reduced UK investment and likely job cuts.
So whatWithdrawal of financial guidance signals high uncertainty and a pivot toward austerity over growth.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
Thor Explorations has discovered high-grade gold at depth beneath its Segilola mine in Nigeria and is targeting 300,000 additional ounces.
So whatExpansion of reserves typically increases the long-term valuation of a mining company.
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Flutter and Entain anticipate gaining market share as smaller operators are forced out by the increased tax burden.
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Discovered high-grade gold at depth beneath its Segilola mine in Nigeria.
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Predicted significant duty cost increases and intends to withdraw medium-term financial targets and cut jobs.
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Warned of highly damaging consequences and a £200 million annualised impact from new UK gambling taxes.
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Expects a substantial EBITDA impact of up to $540 million by 2027 due to UK tax changes.
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Expects a £40 million reduction in operating profit and increased costs from minimum wage hikes.
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[mutual] Both are major UK gambling operators competing for market share.
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[mutual] Both are UK bookmakers competing in the gambling market and responding to the same tax measures.
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[mutual] Both operate in the UK gambling and gaming sector.
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[mutual] Both operate in the UK gambling and gaming sector.
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[mutual] Both operate in the UK gambling and gaming sector.
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