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Gambling reform APPG relaunches UK law inquiry

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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gambling Reform has relaunched an inquiry into UK gambling laws. Led by Sir Iain Duncan Smith, it is seeking public evidence by 12 September as it examines issues including stake limits, online protections and local authority powers. The group said its work will help assess whether a new Gambling Act is needed.

The inquiry could inform proposals affecting operators’ rules on online protections, land-based gambling and local oversight.

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About 90 Labour MPs urge UK chancellor to raise Machine Games Duty

About 90 Labour MPs have signed a letter, promoted by MP Alex Ballinger, asking Chancellor John Healey to act on taxation of category B gaming machines in betting shops, bingo halls and adult gaming centres. The letter cites a Social Market Foundation study estimating a higher Machine Games Duty could raise £275m to £458m a year, and a poll finding 43% of Britons support higher slot machine taxes against 11% opposed.

About 90 Labour MPs have signed a letter asking Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey to act on the taxation of category B gaming machines in betting shops, bingo halls and adult gaming centres. The letter was promoted by MP Alex Ballinger.

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