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Bank Receipts From Gambling: Can You Prove It to HMRC?

Shared from Tax Insider: Bank Receipts From Gambling: Can You Prove It to HMRC?
By Mark McLaughlin, August 2026

Mark McLaughlin warns that explaining bank receipts as gambling winnings might prove difficult when it comes to convincing HM Revenue and Customs.  

Many people enjoy a ‘flutter’ on the outcome of sporting events. Most people have the occasional win, but lose money in the long run. 

Is it a business? 

However, a small number of regular gamblers make money over time (i.e., winnings exceed losses overall). This sometimes attracts the attention of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). So, the question arises: can gambling amount to

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