UK gambling firms make extra £1bn from punters amid calls for tax rises
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- The UK gambling sector reported an additional £1 billion in revenue from punters in the year ending March, with total earnings reaching £12.6 billion, marking a 9.3% increase from the previous year, according to the Gambling Commission.
- This significant rise in takings, particularly a 15% increase from online casino players, is likely to intensify discussions regarding potential tax increases on betting, as stakeholders anticipate the chancellor's budget announcement.
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