24 Aug 2026
UK Online Gambling Operators Report Growth After Remote Gaming Duty Increase
UK-licensed online gambling operators including Entain, Evoke, and Super Group posted strong results for the second quarter and first half of 2026 even after the Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21 percent to 40 percent on April 1 2026, and data from six major operators that represent roughly 66 percent of UK market revenue reveals online betting stayed broadly flat during Q2 while online gaming expanded by around 12 percent.
Tax Adjustment Takes Effect in Spring 2026
The duty increase applied across remote gambling activities and analysts at Regulus Partners examined results from companies that together cover the bulk of the domestic market; their review showed operators maintained revenue momentum through the initial months following the change, with total figures holding steady in betting segments and showing clear expansion in gaming products despite the higher tax burden that began in April.
Performance Breakdown Across Major Operators
Entain, Evoke, and Super Group each contributed to the overall pattern where betting volumes remained level in Q2 while gaming delivered double-digit growth, and these six operators together account for about two-thirds of UK online revenue so the combined picture offers a reliable snapshot of market behavior right after the duty adjustment took hold; figures for the first half of the year followed a similar trend with gaming leading the way and betting holding its ground.
Regulus Partners Review Highlights Key Patterns
Regulus Partners compiled the data and noted that the market appeared to absorb the tax rise without immediate disruption in the reported periods, while observers noted that larger effects could still emerge in later quarters as operators adjust pricing, promotions, and product offerings; the analysis covered both Q2 and H1 2026 results and pointed to online gaming as the primary driver of the recorded growth.
Market Context and Forward-Looking Indicators
By August 2026 the initial post-tax-hike numbers had been released and the industry continued to monitor subsequent trading updates, and Regulus Partners flagged the possibility that impacts might widen once full-year data and smaller operators' results become available; the current findings cover the largest players yet leave room for different outcomes among mid-tier and smaller licensees that may face tighter margins under the new 40 percent rate.
Revenue Composition and Segment Trends
Online betting activity showed little movement quarter over quarter while gaming products recorded the 12 percent rise, and this split highlights how different verticals responded to the duty change in the first half of 2026; operators maintained overall revenue levels through a combination of volume stability in sports betting and stronger performance in casino-style gaming, which together supported the positive half-year picture reported by the major groups.
Conclusion
The Regulus Partners assessment of six leading operators demonstrates that UK online gambling revenue held up in the months immediately after the Remote Gaming Duty doubled, with online gaming providing the main lift and betting remaining steady through Q2 and H1 2026; further quarters will reveal whether these early results continue or whether the higher tax rate begins to exert greater pressure on margins and growth rates across the wider market. Regulus Partners analysis supplies the core dataset while additional industry reports from sources such as the OECD tax policy division offer broader context on duty structures in comparable jurisdictions.