By The Weekly Edge desk ·
The Betting and Gaming Council opposed calls for a complete UK gambling advertising ban, reported by iGaming Today 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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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 proposed ban could change how licensed gambling operators advertise in the UK.
The proposed 40% rate could expose betting shop operators to closures and job losses, according to the modelling cited by the BGC.
The forecasts underpin the BGC’s opposition to higher betting taxes and its calls for stronger action against unlicensed operators.
The chair appointment establishes five-year leadership for the Gambling Commission beginning on 30 September 2026.