The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has called on the UK government to reconsider its proposed plans to harmonise remote gambling tax rates. In a formal letter addressed to the Chancellor, the group warned that equalising tax rates for different forms of remote gambling—such as online betting, casino games, and slots—could unintentionally “incentivise” gambling operators to promote more addictive products, increasing the risk of harm to players....

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