Ep 609: Lib Dems Play Politics On Gambling Taxes

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye. The trio discuss UK political affairs, with a particular focus on the gambling pledges made at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference. Tune in to today's episode to find out: Whether the Liberal Democrats’ call to double Remote Gaming Duty to 42% is realistic and what such a sharp hike would mean for the UK market. Why MP Max Wilkinson believes the gambling industry has had a “free pass for too long” and if that criticism is fair. How the Lib Dems have shaped their stance on gambling reform since the Gambling Review and what their pledges really signal. If the party’s proposals truly matter given their limited influence on the Budget process. Whether the industry should be concerned about a growing political consensus around stricter gambling regulation. Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.