By SectorWire desk ·
The Betting and Gaming Council opposed calls for a complete UK gambling advertising ban on 15 September 2026. The trade body argued that prohibiting advertising would not stop gambling.
The proposal concerns UK operators’ ability to advertise gambling services.
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The consortium seeks broader UK gambling advertising restrictions, while the Betting and Gaming Council opposes a complete ban.
Any change to machine gaming duty could affect Category B machine operators and the high streets where their venues operate.
The request concerns tax rates affecting betting shops and other businesses with category B machines.
The potential tax change could affect jobs and betting-shop and casino operations across the UK.
The BGC warns that 40% Machine Games Duty could threaten 3,800 jobs and force British casinos to close.
The proposed ban could change how licensed gambling operators advertise in the UK.