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FOBTs

July 18, 2019

Bishops’ intervention could extend gambling protections across the UK

An amendment opening the way for possible alignment in gambling regulation between Northern Ireland and mainland Britain has been accepted by the Government.
November 6, 2018

Welfare reform, deaths, and the reluctance to make a connection

When the government said it would delay reducing the stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBT), Tracey Crouch resigned from her Ministerial post,
January 23, 2018

Citizens Advice calls for mandatory levy on gambling companies

Citizens Advice is calling on the government to take advantage of unused powers to require betting companies to pay more towards tackling gambling-related harm, instead of allowing the industry to decide how much they contribute.
November 28, 2017

Bishop urges Christians to make voices heard on fixed odds betting terminals

A bishop is seeking to mobilise Christians to press the Government to limit the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals to £2.
October 31, 2017

Churches urge government to act strongly on gambling

Churches and faith-based organisations have welcomed the Government’s consultation on changes to gaming machines, but warned that the range of options presented for a maximum stake for fixed-odd betting terminals is too wide.

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