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Are online casino winnings taxable in the UK in 2026?
Current HMRC-backed explanation of the UK tax position for ordinary gambling winnings, plus the important exceptions for business activity, later investment income and cross-border cases.
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Are Online Casino Winnings Taxable in the UK in 2026?
For an ordinary UK customer gambling for themselves, the basic position remains that gambling winnings are not normally taxed as trading income simply because the person won money.
Source & verificationHM Revenue & Customs — BIM22015Source type: primary_or_officialStatus: verifiedVerified October 6, 2026Open source
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