The House of Commons debated amendments to the Gambling Act 2005 and draft levy regulations, reportedly last week. The proposed slot limits are £5 per spin for players aged 25 and over and £2 for those aged 18 to 24; MPs also differed over the levy’s impact on smaller operators.
Operators may face proposed age-based slot limits and levy obligations, with MPs divided over smaller operators’ impact.
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Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler wrote to the UKGC questioning Allwyn UK's choice of Phil Walker as interim chief executive. Their concerns relate to his William Hill tenure, which included a £19.2m regulatory settlement and a subsequent personal warning. Allwyn UK said it had notified the UKGC and DCMS before announcing his appointment.
The World Advertising Research Center estimated that UK gambling companies spent £2 billion on advertising last year. The Betting and Gaming Council disputed the figure, putting industry spending nearer £1 billion. The estimates surfaced as UK politicians considered gambling tax changes and calls for tighter advertising rules continued.
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