Machine Games Duty is a tax in the United Kingdom. It is payable for each premises which hosts
slot machine
A slot machine (American English), fruit machine (British English) or poker machine ( Australian English and New Zealand English) is a gambling machine that creates a game of chance for its customers. Slot machines are also known pejoratively ...
s.
It was introduced on 1 February 2013, replacing VAT and Amusement Machine Licence Duty.
Revenue peaked at £720m in the fiscal year 2018-2019, but has since declined.
References
Taxation in the United Kingdom
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