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    BDO director: UK operators using RGD hike to re-evaluate cost base and consider M&A opportunities

    BDO director: UK operators using RGD hike to re-evaluate cost base and consider M&A opportunities

    According to BDO director Ollie Woodward, UK iGaming operators are leveraging the increased Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to reassess their operational costs and explore potential M&A opportunities. Despite the margin pressure, the overall industry sentiment towards the UK market remains resilient and bullish.

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