As the United Kingdom prepares for its November 26 budget, debate over potential increases in gambling taxation has intensified. The discussion is no longer confined to industry insiders and politicians; regulators are now publicly weighing in on the matter. Among the most vocal is Andrew Lyman, Gambling Commissioner for Gibraltar and Non-Executive Director of the Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS). Lyman has warned that substantial increases in UK gambling taxes could have serious consequences for both the British and Gibraltar economies....
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