Doc I don't think things can be moved to OT anymore, there was a previous thread where this was asked and the OP was told to start a new thread in OT at which point they could be merged.Alternatively perhaps start a new thread and copy / paste the relevant quotes then add your comments
Why ? I would have thought a computer record would make it easier, the punter pays it on stake or the company stop it from winnings and no avoiding paying Hmrc because there are records of the amounts paid and not just on paper slips.
The bookmakers would relocate their online operations to tax havens, HMRC would have no powers outside of the U.K.