The ruling
On 25 September 2026 the Upper Tribunal ruled that about £13.2m in additional Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) demanded by HMRC from Jumpman Gaming should be reduced to zero.
The case concerned a welcome promotion letting depositing customers play a free Mega Reel game, which could award free spins on other casino games. The tribunal found that free spins won this way fell within the statutory exclusion and created no extra RGD liability.
Wider effect
Tax lawyers have said other operators that paid RGD on comparable promotions may be able to claim refunds, typically within four years. The ruling concerns games that are always free to play, not every free-spin promotion.
Sources
- UK operators could seek RGD refunds after Jumpman ruling (30 September 2026) — NEXT.io
- Jumpman Gaming tribunal win (30 September 2026) — Gambling News UK