BGC Warns UK Govt. as Problem Gambling Rates Decline
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Betting and Gaming Council wants reports to use a "genuinely evidence-based approach" to identify at-risk gamblers. UKGC survey indicated problem gambling rates have halved from .4% to .2% from 2021 to 2022.
BGC has helped cultivate a safe gambling community in the UK. The BGC head feels that proponents of increased taxation are not appreciating the current economic climate. The new tax will hurt the land based casinos who are just recovering from the pandemic. It could also threaten the progress made by established charities.
According to the UKGC, problem gambling rates have fallen overall, but those aged 16-24 doubled in year-to-year risk. The UK GC says specific demographics are not representative because of the small sample size. Dugher finds the results positive and confirms his stance on the matter. 22.5 million adults bet in the United Kingdom each month.
