Ep 487: Unfulfilled Bans - Sadiq Khan, TfL & The Gambling Debate
In today's episode of iGaming Daily, brought to you by Optimove, the two Ted's return to dive into the complex relationship between local politics and gambling advertising in the UK.
Both Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye's conversation centres on Sadiq Khan’s unfulfilled promise to ban gambling ads on Transport for London and what it reveals about the power—and limitations—of local government in shaping gambling laws.
The duo explore the role of councils, mayors, and community advocacy in influencing policy, as well as the broader implications for the gambling industry. How do local political decisions ripple into national debates? And what does the future hold for gambling regulations in the UK?
To read more on the topic, click on the link below:
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/03/28/city-government-gambling/
Host: Ted Menmuir
Guest: Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross
iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.
Both Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye's conversation centres on Sadiq Khan’s unfulfilled promise to ban gambling ads on Transport for London and what it reveals about the power—and limitations—of local government in shaping gambling laws.
The duo explore the role of councils, mayors, and community advocacy in influencing policy, as well as the broader implications for the gambling industry. How do local political decisions ripple into national debates? And what does the future hold for gambling regulations in the UK?
To read more on the topic, click on the link below:
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/featurednews/2025/03/28/city-government-gambling/
Host: Ted Menmuir
Guest: Ted Orme-Claye
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: James Ross
iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast.
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