On Monday, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), initiated a campaign titled “Back Our Betting Shops” aimed at highlighting the potential consequences of further tax rises and shop closures on employees, communities and high streets across Britain.
The BGC’s campaign seeks to profile individuals working in the industry, from long-serving employees and apprentices to managers and customers, as well as community collaborators.
It is intended to highlight the role betting shops play as local community hubs beyond mere business establishments.
A key message of the campaign is the warning of “very real human consequences” that could result from additional tax increases, impacting workers, their families, local businesses and wider communities.
