By The Weekly Edge desk · · Updated
Betfred recorded £995m in revenue, reported by EGR on 12 October 2026. EGR reported that its accounts showed a 4% reduction in betting shops and that the bookmaker said its forecasts incorporated UK tax increases.
The 4% reduction in betting shops reduces Betfred's retail footprint as it incorporates UK tax increases into forecasts.
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