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New Measures Tighten Gambling Rules, But No RTP Publication Bill Found

14 October 2026

The UK Gambling Commission has finalized sweeping changes to gambling regulation—with a focus on deposit limits and RTP verification—but the headline claim that a new Bill will force online casinos to publicize RTPs is not supported by the official material.

Beginning June 2026, a new deposit limit redefinition will take effect, gamblingcommission.gov.uk announced in October 2025.

Under the incoming rules, only "gross deposit limits" may be described as deposit limits. Operators must prominently display this option, ensuring customers have the opportunity to set a limit based solely on the amount deposited within a specified period.

The Commission also stipulates that operators must prompt customers to set a financial limit before their initial deposit, in addition to sending consumers a six-monthly reminder to review their account and transaction data. Furthermore, customers' requests to decrease financial limits must be implemented immediately.

These changes are part of a broader push by the Commission to enforce better access to financial limit-setting features. Links to set deposit limits must appear on both the homepage and deposit pages, with operators required to minimize the number of clicks necessary to access these options.

While the new rules do not mandate the publication of RTPs by casinos, the Commission has long required that games undergo independent testing to ensure the advertised RTP is accurate and that games adhere to their specified rules. A mandatory RTP label was not found in the official material provided.

The industry is also adapting to a newly elevated Remote Gaming Duty, which increased from 21% to 40% as of April 2026. In commentary from 2026, industry sources suggested that operators may respond by adjusting RTPs, curating game offerings, or modifying bonus and loyalty programs.

While the looming regulations mark a significant shift in the UK gambling landscape, the headline claim of a new Bill forcing casinos to publicize RTPs cannot be substantiated by this review, based on the provided sources. Instead, emphasis remains on deposit limit settings and RTP verification within the existing regulatory framework.