{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"iGaming Daily","title":"UK Budget Breakdown: What the 25% Machine Games Duty Means for Gambling | Ep. 891","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/faf8b679\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1630,"description":"In today’s episode, Host, Charlie Horner is joined by Ted and Ted as the trio break down the UK Budget’s decision to hike Machine Games Duty to 25% and block business rates relief for adult gaming centres, asking if high-street betting can survive the extra costs.\nKey Topics\nMachine tax goes up to 25%: The government has raised Machine Games Duty to 25% to help fund wider support for UK high streets.\nAdult gaming centres hit hardest: Arcades face a double blow, paying the higher machine tax while missing out on the business rates discount given to pubs and shops.\nWhy the tax happened: The panel debates whether this is an anti-gambling move or just a government desperate to raise cash.\nShops and jobs at risk: Betting shops and gaming venues may have to close branches and cut staff to cope with the rising bills.\nWhat comes next: The team looks at whether this budget settles the gambling debate for now or opens the door to even tighter rules.\n\nHost: Charlie Horner\nGuests: Ted Orme-Claye & Ted Menmuir\nProducer: Anaya McDonald\nEditor: Anaya McDonald\nLearn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.\nFinally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cZ2FwM6s_9DEPwGCh6wV21TnqVO3P8VncmqH-PvKfjw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84M2U5/ODUxNDE4MDFjYTZm/Njc4OTFlMmJiNmRl/NGMzMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}