🇬🇧 UK affordability checks face crunch decision

The UK Gambling Commission is nearing a key decision on affordability checks, one of the sector’s most contested reforms. Supporters point to problem gambling rates of 0.3% of the overall population and 2.7% of gamblers, while critics cite risks to racing revenues and channelisation 📊🇬🇧 Industry groups say horse racing could lose £250m a year, and the Betting and Gaming Council has estimated £16.6bn in black market stakes. The outcome could reshape compliance, customer friction and market competitiveness across British betting 🎯 Source: SBC News, citing BHA and BGC.