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UK DCMS error reveals 30% gambling fee increase

A mistakenly published DCMS consultation revealed a proposed 30% increase to all UK Gambling Commission licence fees, opening a public consultation through March 29, 2026.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Landmark study shows 1.4m Britons have a gambling problem

An estimated 1.4 million adults in Great Britain have a gambling problem, according to landmark figures released days after the chancellor hinted at increasing taxes on the 11.5bn industry. The Gambling Commission's annual survey found that 2.7% of adults scored 8 or above on the problem gambling severity index, a widely accepted measure analysing negative consequences of betting. In previous years, the watchdog had warned against extrapolating that percentage to the general population.

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fromBusiness Matters

4 months ago

Gambling Commission costs double to 28.8m amid Richard Desmond's 1.3bn Lottery lawsuit

The Gambling Commission's National Lottery costs doubled to £28.8m as legal fees rose while it prepares to defend a £1.3bn claim by Richard Desmond.

#betting-offences

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

UK politics

Ex-Tory MP among 15 in court to face betting charges

A group of 15 individuals, including former MP Craig Williams, faces charges for betting offences linked to insider information about the timing of the 2024 general election.

fromwww.bbc.com

10 months ago

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