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Gibraltar commissioner warns UK gambling controls could weaken regulated market

Regulation

Gibraltar gambling commissioner Andrew Lyman argued in a LinkedIn post that restrictive UK regulation and higher gambling taxes could weaken the regulated market. He said some bettors had moved from online operators to in-person venues or unlicensed sites, and warned that rising costs could prompt investment cuts, job losses or companies leaving the market.

Lyman’s warning highlights potential customer shifts and rising costs for UK-serving operators.

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