EconomyHigh-street slot venues could exploit bingo-licence loophole to avoid tax rise
Hundreds of adult gaming centres in England hold bingo licences that may preserve their business-rates discounts despite a tax increase on slot-machine takings. Guardian reporting found venues that appeared focused on slots while offering bingo only minimally. A Labour MP urged the government to prevent operators using the licences to bypass the new rules.
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High-street slot venues could exploit bingo-licence loophole to avoid tax rise
Economy