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BGC lambasts calls by 90 MPs to raise UK betting tax as “deeply misguided”

By Patrick Killeen•October 19, 2026

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has told UK MPs backing a Machine Games Duty (MGD) increase that their views are “deeply misguided”. Grainne Hurst, who heads up the UK’s gambling trade body, was quick to respond after news from the Labour Party camp emerged on Friday. Labour MP, Ale…

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