Gaming Realms PLC, the London-based mobile gaming developer, has reported a 3% rise in UK revenues despite a sharp increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to 40% from 1 April 2026. The tax hike, described as an additional headwind for the sector, had threatened to squeeze margins, but the company said its UK gross gaming revenue has now returned above levels seen before the staking limit changes introduced in 2025.
In its pre-close trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2026, Gaming Realms announced group revenue of approximately £15.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of £6.6 million. On a comparable basis, core business revenue increased by 9% and adjusted EBITDA by 16%, excluding the prior-period recognition of a multi-year brand licensing renewal.
“Gaming Realms reports UK revenues up 3% despite RGD rising to 40% in April 2026.”
"We are pleased with our continued progress in the first half of 2026," the company said. "Our core business delivered strong underlying growth... It has been particularly encouraging to see UK revenues grow and gross gaming revenue return above pre-staking-limit levels, despite the increase in Remote Gaming Duty from April, demonstrating the strength of [the business]."
The results underscore the resilience of Gaming Realms' UK operation and the success of recent Slingo product innovations, which helped offset the impact of both the duty rise and the earlier stake limits. With the RGD increase now in effect, the sector will be watching closely whether this momentum can be sustained through the second half of the year.