Parts of the British media have taken a momentary break from sensationalizing COVID-19 to take aim at the gambling industry.

Gamblers in the UK are concerned that media scare stories may negatively impact the industry ahead of legislative changes. (Image: The Times)

As the UK government prepares to update its national Gambling Act, voices from both sides are starting to have their say. However, one side of the debate is currently drowning out the other, according to some members of the community.

The Times newspaper recently led with the headline “We lost £11.8 Million: It’s time to make the betting industry pay.” Horse racing enthusiast Jason Brautigam believes this article could harm the UK gambling industry.