In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and SBC’s Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir as the trio discuss the UK gambling sector’s high-stakes push to sway Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the Autumn Statement.

Tune into today’s episode to find out:

• How the “#AxeTheRacingTax” campaign became UK gambling’s headline strategy.
• Why the industry turned to tabloids instead of traditional political lobbying.
• The risks of antagonising the Chancellor ahead of the 26 November Budget.
• Whether the Betting and Gaming Council’s message is uniting or dividing the industry.
• What long-term consequences this public campaign could have for gambling’s relationship with the Labour government.

Host: Fernando Noodt

Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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