UK gambling winnings are tax-free, and the duty is paid by operators instead. A plain-English guide to the rules, the professional gambler test, and the edge cases that catch people out.
Affiliate DisclosureAdvertiser Disclosure
UKGC Articles
Explainers on the UK Gambling Commission and the rules it enforces at licensed casinos.
Latest UKGC Articles
Written by:
Pay N Play deposits are marketed as playing without registering, which is not how UK casinos work. Here is what the bank check really replaces.
British casinos have been barred from accepting credit cards since April 2020, and the ban reaches e-Wallets too. Here is what it covers and why.
The new casino bonus rules for UK 2026 limit wagering at 10x and ban mixed-product offers. This blog post explains the biggest changes.
Betting shops in 1961, the first online casino software in 1994, UKGC oversight from 2014. The full timeline of how online gambling grew up in the UK.
Most UK players picture a casino demanding bank statements. The reality is more specific, and less alarming, than the headlines suggest. Here’s what’s in force, what’s still in pilot, and what it means for your account.