Industry takings top £15bn as government considers curbs on online slots due to association with addictionGambling firms are raking in more money than ever from UK punters, fuelled by a surge in the use of online slot machines, which the government is considering curbing due to their association with heavy losses and addiction.The betting and gaming industry’s revenues reached £15.1bn in the year to March 2023, or £10.95bn excluding the National Lottery, figures from the Gambling Commission released on Thursday show. Continue reading…
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Author : Rob Davies
Publish date : 2023-11-30 18:35:06
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