Super Group (SGHC) Falls Hard as UK Govt Slaps Higher Gambling Duties

Group 1 - Super Group (SGHC) Limited's stock dropped by 6.74% to close at $10.93 due to negative investor sentiment following the UK's decision to increase gambling duties [1] - Effective April 2026, taxes on remote gaming will rise to 40% from 21%, and online sports betting levies will increase to 25% from 15% in April 2027 [2] - The new tax regulations are expected to have a 6% negative impact on Super Group's 2026 adjusted EBITDA, although the company supports the taxation measures [3] Group 2 - Super Group's CEO emphasized the importance of strict enforcement against non-paying offshore operators to protect the regulated sector's investments [4] - The company has prepared mitigation measures to offset the tax impact and maintains its strategy of sustainable growth and disciplined capital allocation [4]