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Doctor Urges Pause on Online Gambling Affordability Checks

4/13/2026

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Dr. James Noyes has urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to pause affordability checks for online gambling.
In an open letter, he cited concerns about transparency and burdens on horse racing bettors and urged the government to heed warnings from the British Horseracing Authority.
He called for a thorough evaluation of the pilot scheme before proceeding.
He said affordability checks were initially positive but must not impede lawful gambling activities.

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Dr. James Noyes has urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to pause affordability checks for online gambling.
In an open letter, he cited concerns about transparency and burdens on horse racing bettors and urged the government to heed warnings from the British Horseracing Authority.
He called for a thorough evaluation of the pilot scheme before proceeding.
He said affordability checks were initially positive but must not impede lawful gambling activities.