The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the leading trade body representing licensed operators in the United Kingdom, has issued a strong warning regarding the Government’s recently announced betting and gaming tax reforms. According to the Council, these reforms risk failing to meet projected revenue targets and could inadvertently drive players toward illegal gambling platforms. The warnings are supported by fresh projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), which highlight potential economic and social consequences of the tax changes....
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