Is the UK gambling industry heading for inevitable tax rises under the Labour government? As the Labour Party Conference gets underway, speculation is mounting that the sector will be targeted to fund the scrapping of the controversial two-child benefit cap.

In this episode of iGaming Daily, join host Charlie Horner as he discusses the political landscape with SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Journalist Christian Lee, as the trio explore the significant pressure on the Labour leadership to announce headline-grabbing policies to combat rising child poverty, and why gambling has become linked to this high-profile issue.

We'll break down the latest developments, including:

The Letter from 101 Labour MPs
Labour Conference Insights
The Two-Child Benefit Cap
Budget Speculation
Industry Prepares for "Worst-Case Scenario"
External Political Pressures

Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the political manoeuvres and economic realities shaping the future of UK gambling regulation.

Host: Charlie Horner
Guests: Ted Orme-Claye & Christian Lee
Producer: James Ross
Editor: James Ross

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