High street ‘slot farms’ could evade budget tax rise through bingo hall loophole

November 1, 2026 · 6:00 am 1 sources

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• High street ‘slot farms’ could evade budget tax rise through bingo hall loophole
  The Guardian · November 1, 2026 06:00
  Hundreds of adult gaming centres in England have bingo licences that still qualify them for discounted business rates Hundreds of high street “ slot farms ” could continue claiming a discount on their business rates, unless the government closes a loophole that allows them to pose as bingo halls.…