Sports BettingG3 Newswire · 2h ago
Over 540 British high-street betting shops have closed with 4,500 jobs since last year’s budget
By Phil Martin•August 12, 2026
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BGC warns further increases will mean more shop closures, job losses and reduced investment Britain’s regulated betting sector is facing mounting pressure from rising taxes and costs, with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) warning that further increases will mean more shop closures, job losses and reduced investmen…
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