UK Raises Its Machine Games Duty, Despite the Industry’s Warnings

The United Kingdom has dealt another blow to the gaming sector as Chancellor John Healey decided to increase the Machine Games Duty after all. While the increase is not as dramatic as the online tax hike last year, it adds new burdens to an industry that has already been facing certain challenges. MGD Increases to 25% The ongoing gaming reforms and tax hikes in the United Kingdom have taken a toll on the gambling sector, causing multiple operators to scale down their businesses.