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‘Getting caught betting was the best day’
Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins discuss reported plans to raise taxes on betting companies and hear former footballer Brian Rice on his gambling addiction.
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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Scotcast
The BBC’s Scottish news podcast.


