The Social Market Foundation (SMF) is now suggesting major reforms to the UK’s public health policies around problem gambling, shortly after calling for an increase in Category B Machine Gaming Duty.

The think tank, known for advocating stricter UK gambling regulations and higher taxes, is pushing for the integration of measures to address problem gambling into the national health policies. This move comes as part of SMF's ongoing efforts to enhance player protection and promote responsible gambling practices.

By aligning gambling harm prevention with broader public health strategies, SMF aims to tackle the negative impact of problem gambling more effectively and ensure a comprehensive approach to managing related issues.