By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Business reported that Vicky Foxcroft was appointed gambling minister. It said she previously supported the statutory levy and called for a ban on gambling advertising during live sport.
The appointment changes ministerial responsibility for gambling.
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The reported ministerial change remained unconfirmed by the responsible government department.
Foxcroft takes responsibility for gambling policy within the British government.
The appointment transfers responsibility for the gambling brief to Foxcroft.
The trade body has welcomed an appointment that the report says lacks an official government announcement.
The appointment changes ministerial oversight of gambling.
Foxcroft takes office while the betting trade body is raising concerns about sector costs.