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BGC CEO warns gambling tax hike could put 16,000 jobs at risk

Research suggests that nearly 1,500 betting shops and 34 casinos could be lost if Machine Games Duty rises to 40 per cent

The Independent UK · Sep 25

BGC claim 4,500 UK jobs lost in gambling sector since 2025 Budget

The Betting and Gaming Council warn more jobs in the gambling sector are at risk with worse loses still to come

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Betting industry welcomes Lisa Nandy's stay as Culture Secretary

The Betting and Gaming Council hope to raise standards and tackle illegal gambling in partnership with DCMS chair Nandy

Evening Standard · Jul 29

Gambling does not cause any ‘social ills’, lobbyist tells incredulous MPs

Head of UK’s Betting and Gaming Council was asked to repeat claim as she spoke against increasing taxes on sector in November budget

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

Rachel Reeves ‘missed opportunity’ to raise £900m from online casinos

Labour’s links to gambling industry questioned again after decision not to raise tax rate for online gaming

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024

Gambling study says £2.7bn bet annually on hidden-market websites

Betting and Gaming Council estimates real figure could be £4.3bn – but enforcement is only ‘part of solution’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024