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Sourced guides on UK gambling licensing, tax, and platform selection from the Open Casino UK editorial team.
How to Open a Casino or Sportsbook in the UK: A 2026 Licensing and Compliance Guide
The UK Gambling Commission runs an open, direct-application licensing regime — but between scaled fees, personal licensing, product rules, and an April 2026 tax hike, depth of compliance is the real gate.
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Remote Gaming Duty rises from 21% to 40% in April 2026 — the largest single tax change covered anywhere in this guide series. Here's what actually happens to the economics.
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