Former Paddy Power chief calls for measures against cross-selling to casino games

Former Paddy Power chief executive Stewart Kenny told a UK Treasury Committee session that the operator encourages sports bettors to move into casino games, including online slots. He called for government action to discourage that shift and argued that gambling taxes should reflect differences in harm. The session considered possible tax changes; slots and online casinos were taxed at 21%, compared with 15% for racing and sports betting, according to the report.