GAMBLING REFROM APPG VICE-CHAIRS WELCOME ONLINE TAX PROPOSALS FROM FORMER PRIME MINISTER GORDON BROWN
Vice-Chairs of the Gambling Reform APPG, Alex Ballinger MP and Dr Beccy Cooper MP, comment on the recent intervention from Former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. Alex Ballinger MPVice-Chair, APPG on Gambling Reform I firmly support the proposals for fairer gambling taxation by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. He has identified an opportunity for the Government…
gambling reform appg welcomes prevention commissioner announcement
The APPG on Gambling Reform strongly welcomes the Government’s decision to appoint the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) as the prevention commissioner under the new statutory levy. Today’s announcement provides much-needed certainty around the independence of funding that the APPG has long-called for. The introduction of the Levy, and the appointment of OHID…
gambling reform appg comments on reports of gambling ads appearing in children’s games
Gambling Reform APPG Chair, Sir Iain Duncan Smith stated: “Gambling companies should not be directly targeting children with gambling adverts and here we are talking about very young children. That they are appearing in games being listed as appropriate for 4 years old beggars belief and the vast majority of parents probably do not even…
Gambling reform appg holds session on expansion of Category B3 Machines and Adult Gaming Centres
The Gambling Reform APPG held a session assessing the expansion of Category B3 Machines and Adult Gaming Centres, following concerns raised by local authorities.
gambling reform appg welcomes statutory levy announcement
We are delighted that the Government has today announced the implementation of a statutory levy on gambling operators to fund the research, prevention and treatment of gambling related harm and a £5 stake limit on harmful slots content. Both measures were first proposed, as they have been set out today, in our report in 2019…
gambling reform appg holds inaugural meeting
Today the APPG on Gambling Reform hosted our Inaugural General Meeting (IGM). Members from across the House discussed a new work programme for the forthcoming Parliament that will drive further reform and combat gambling-related in the United Kingdom. Fantastic to see such strong support for the Group, and thank you to our newly elected officers…
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