By The Weekly Edge desk ·
The Betting and Gaming Council has opposed proposals to prohibit all gambling advertising in the UK, SBC News reported. The Local Health and Global Profits research consortium called on DCMS to extend a potential advertising ban targeting unlicensed gambling operators.
The consortium seeks broader UK gambling advertising restrictions, while the Betting and Gaming Council opposes a complete ban.
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The consortium wants licensed operators’ sports sponsorships included in DCMS’s proposed ban.
Any change to machine gaming duty could affect Category B machine operators and the high streets where their venues operate.
The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
The proposed ban could change how licensed gambling operators advertise in the UK.
The proposed 40% rate could expose betting shop operators to closures and job losses, according to the modelling cited by the BGC.
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.