# Andy Burnham's Vision vs. SMF's Gambling Tax Proposals | Ep. 809

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Podcast: [iGaming Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/igaming-daily-6317678)
Published: 2026-07-06T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we explore the implications of proposed tax hikes on the UK betting industry, the political landscape influencing gambling regulation, and the future of high street betting shops under new leadership. Key Topics Impact of proposed 40% machine game duty tax Political influence on gambling regulation The future of high street betting shops Andy Burnham's political vision for local economies The role of think tanks like SMF in shaping policy Host: Charlie Horner Guests: Joe Streeter & Ted Menmuir Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn how Optimove’s Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove’s Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

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