The UK government’s Autumn Statement has outlined significant tax increases for the online gambling sector, with Remote Gaming Duty rising from 21% to 40% in April 2026—a 19 percentage point increase—and General Betting Duty climbing from 15% to 25% in April 2027, marking a 10 percentage point rise.
Super Group CEO Demands Offshore Enforcement
Neal Menashe, Chief Executive Officer of Super Group, issued a statement supporting fair taxation while calling for government action against unlicensed operators.
“Super Group supports the reasonable taxation of online gaming in the UK. We rely on the government to ensure that today’s very substantial increase should be paired with robust and strict enforcement against non-paying offshore operators. This is essential to protect the regulated sector’s investment in jobs, technology, and responsible gaming in the UK.”
Menashe’s comments reflect broader industry concerns that regulated operators face mounting tax burdens while offshore competitors avoid UK duties entirely.
6% EBITDA Impact Expected in 2026
Chief Financial Officer Alinda van Wyk provided specific financial projections in response to the tax changes.
“Going forward, we estimate that these new tax increases will have an impact of approximately 6% to our 2026 Group Adjusted EBITDA. However, Super Group already has several mitigation levers in motion, which are intended to offset the tax impact. Our strategy remains unchanged: sustainable growth and disciplined capital allocation. We don’t expect today’s news to alter our long-term trajectory nor our capital return priorities.”
The company has confirmed it is already implementing countermeasures to offset the tax impact, with no expected changes to its long-term growth strategy or capital return plans.
About Super Group
Super Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE: SGHC) operates Betway and Spin, maintaining licensed operations across Europe, North America, and Africa. The company ranked number 5 in the most recent EGR Power 50 rankings.
Source: Super Group (SGHC) Limited
