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Betfred to close UK betting shops as ‘gambling tax hike left us with no choice’ says CEO

By Kathryn EvansAugust 3, 2026

The brief

The operator is considering closing up to 132 bookies in the UK, as part of a consultation to mitigate the impact of UK gambling tax hikes.

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