RE: FY25 results11 Feb 2026 10:22
Useful explainer from Comparasino and worked model from Jefferies:
Think of RGD as a success tax the UK government levies on the “profits” the online casino generates – although it’s actually levied against Net Gaming Revenue – this is the revenue that passes through the casino, minus player payouts.
Unlike VAT, which you see on a shop receipt, Remote Gaming Duty is paid behind the scenes by the operator based on their Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) – this is the amount of money they keep after all winnings have been paid out to players.
Historically, this was set at 21%. However, as of April 2026, the government is nearly doubling this to 40%. To be clear, this isn’t a tax on your winnings (which remain tax-free in the UK), it’s a tax on the casino’s business.
Here’s a quick breakdown, courtesy of the team at Jefferies, of how the tax increase is impacting online casino operators:
Pre tax hike
GGR – £133
Promotion spend – £33
Net Gaming Revenue* – £100
RGD (21%) – £28
Other costs – £60
Profit = ÂŁ12
Post tax hike
GGR – £133
Promotion spend – £33
Net Gaming Revenue* – £100
RGD (40%) – £53
Other costs – £60
Profit = -ÂŁ13 (so a loss)
*Net Gaming Revenue = Revenue after all costs such as bonuses have been removed.