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Betfred Boss Fred Done Laments UK’s Slot Machine Tax Hike But Gets $40M Dividends
By Stefan Velikov•October 15, 2026
The brief
As the UK government is considering increasing taxes on high-street slot machines, the billionaire Fred Done warned his company might close hundreds of bookies, all while taking over GBP 30 million (about $40 million) in dividends from Betfred. Government Plans Tax Increase on Gaming Machines, Done Speaks Against It C…
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