UK's ITV Win to Shut Down Just Four Months After Launch
The UK’s ITV Win is shutting down on May 5 as operator Richmond Atlantic is going out of business, blaming tax increases.
www.vegasslotsonline.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- ITV Win is shutting down. Reports indicate the operation partners, Richmond Atlantic, faced financial pressures after the UK introduced a substantial increase in online gaming taxes, making the venture unsustainable.[1][2]
- The closure is tied to the Remote Gaming Duty rising from 21% to 40% in early 2026, which contributed to losses and a decision to wind down rather than pursue a sale.[2][1]
- ITV Win’s planned shutdown is expected to occur in early May 2026, with customers advised to withdraw funds from their wallets; engineers and platform providers (GiG and Pragmatic Play) are affected by the wind-down but are not shutting down themselves.[1][2]
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- provide a brief timeline of events related to ITV Win’s launch and closure.
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Citations:
- ITV Win closure and tax regime impact[1]
- ITV Win closure timing and partner status[2]