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‘Getting caught betting was the best day’

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a tax rise on some profits made by betting companies.

Brian Rice (pictured), who was banned from football for placing bets while managing Hamilton Academical, tells us about managing his addiction in an industry synonymous with gambling.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode was hosted by Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins.

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Published on Tuesday, 18th November 2025.

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