A new opinion poll has revealed that 51% of people in Britain are opposed to being told by politicians how much they can spend on gambling.

That is the headline finding of a YouGov survey commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council, which found only 27% in support of limits being imposed.

The findings will add to pressure to drop the controversial proposals, which the racing industry fears could cost the sport up to £100 million per year in lost media rights and levy income.

The Gambling Commission—which regulates the betting sector—received more than 13,000 public submissions on the subject of affordability checks and is currently considering the evidence amassed before deciding on its next steps.