Spotlight 9: UK Gambling Act, football and gambling
Published: 10 June 2021
Commentary, Research insight
The UK Gambling Act, dealing with interest groups and the relationship between football and gambling.
On this week’s episode, Graeme Roy speaks to Dr Heather Wardle, Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Reader in Sociology at the University of Glasgow, about the upcoming review of the UK Gambling Act and how to survive as a researcher in an area with powerful interest groups.
Kezia Dugdale also talks to Ruth Davidson, former Leader of the Scottish Conservatives, whose Channel 4 documentary exploring the relationship between football and gambling aired this week.
We also hear from Kirsty Peebles, Managing Director of News Direct, who gives us an update on the Scottish Parliament and progress made on the set-up of parliamentary committees.
About Spotlight
UofG Spotlight is a university podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens. It brings together the very best insights from colleagues from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way.
Subscribe and listen on:
First published: 10 June 2021