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Bingo Duty is a tax levied on profits made from organising and promoting bingo games played in the United Kingdom, with certain exceptions. [1]
From 27 October 2003 to 22 April 2009, Bingo Duty was set at 15% of gross profits. On 22 April, this was raised to 22% until 29 March 2010, when it was reduced to 20%. From 1 July 2014, Bingo Duty has been set at 10%. [2]
| Tax year | Sum (£) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | 99,607,000 | [3] |
| 2011–12 | 85,223,000 | [3] |
| 2012–13 | 75,369,000 | [3] |
| 2013–14 | 75,593,000 | [4] |
| 2014–15 | 46,994,000 | [4] |
| 2015–16 | 33,891,000 | [4] |
| 2016–17 | 34,504,000 | [4] |
| 2017–18 | 32,381,000 | [4] |
| 2018–19 | 33,426,000 | [4] |
| 2019–20 | 30,776,000 | [4] |
Bingo Duty is paid on the profits from organising and promoting bingo games played in the UK, except: [5]
Small-scale bingo is also exempt from Bingo Duty if promoted by a club, organisation or other association of people that does not have a bingo operating licence, provided that either of the following apply:
Bingo played remotely (for example, over the internet) is liable to Remote Gaming Duty. This must also be paid on bingo offered to the United Kingdom remotely from offshore.
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This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : "Bingo Duty". GOV.UK . HM Revenue & Customs. 11 September 2014. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021. This article incorporates text published under the British Open Government Licence : "UK Betting and Gaming duty rates: 6. Bingo Duty". GOV.UK . HM Revenue & Customs. 10 June 2021. Archived from the original on 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.  | This tax-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
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