Jumpman Gaming’s £13.2m UK tax bill wiped out by court
The bill is wiped clean, at least for now, as HMRC can still appeal, according to SBC News.
The hit
The Upper Tribunal has wiped out a £13.2m Remote Gaming Duty bill HMRC issued to online casino operator Jumpman Gaming, according to SBC News. The case centred on whether money won from promotional free spins, including Jumpman’s Mega Reel product, should count as taxable re-wagered revenue. The Upper Tribunal reversed two findings from the First-tier Tribunal, which had sided with HMRC.
Why it matters
The ruling gives operators, tax authorities & legal authorities a precedent to work on in future interpretations of gambling taxation, according to SBC News. It lands as the industry is unhappy with the Remote Gaming Duty rise, though SBC News notes the ruling is unrelated to that rise.
The record
| RGD bill overturned | £13.2m covering July 2018 to December 2022 |
|---|---|
| First-tier Tribunal ruling | Sided with HMRC in September 2025 |
| Upper Tribunal ruling | Reversed two FTT findings, decided last week |
| RGD rate change | Raised from 21% to 40% in April 2026 (SBC News) |
What happens next
Watch for whether HMRC exercises its right of appeal to the Upper Tribunal’s ruling, which would keep the bill in dispute.
Sources: Jumpman Gaming’s £13m tax bill wiped clean
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