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The UK online casino market faces its most significant regulatory and tax upheaval in decades this week, as the Remote Gaming Duty doubles to 40% and the UKGC's mandatory affordability check framework begins its national rollout. Despite industry-wide pressure to cut bonuses, top-rated operators including PlayOJO, LeoVegas, and All British Casino are maintaining no-wagering offers, while Evolution and Ezugi deliver fresh live casino content with Dragon Dragon, Always 6 Blackjack, and EZ Marble Race Monaco.
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