Articles About Fixed Odds Betting Terminals

New License May Deliver Adults Only Lottery Jackpot Prizes

Nich Moore August 18, 2020 13:49:28

The best lotto jackpot reviews will have seen this coming. The UK parliament has been wagging a finger at the gaming industry for quite a while. The demands that the National Lottery jackpot prizes be reserved for over 18s alone, are thus par for the course. What is a little more unusual is just how readily the gaming industry, and particularly Camelot, seem amenable. After the very combative spat over FOBTs is the gaming industry finally accepting some restraint?

UKGC Considers £2 Online Slots-Cap

Jonathan February 17, 2020 15:55:34

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the country’s gaming regulator, said that it was actively exploring the idea of a £2 online slots-cap. On this news some of the UK's largest betting companies saw their shares take a hammering.

Industry Recoils As Online Casino Betting Limits Loom

Nich Moore November 11, 2019 13:37:33

New measures suggested by MPs could introduce online casino betting limits similar to those placed on FOBTs.

UK FOBT Legislation Spawns Rebellion In The Tory Ranks

Nich Moore November 14, 2018 10:02:15

For those that regularly wager on Bet365, one of the best online betting sites in the UK at present, the cap placed on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals by new government legislation may seem a distant issue however the decision to wait till October 2019 to enforce the new rules have now spawned a backbench rebellion that may see the Conservatives become the first to vote down its own budget bill in the last 40 years, UK FOBT legislation apparently as tricky as Brexit.

Maximum FOBT Stakes Need Slashing Suggests UK Quango

Nich Moore March 22, 2018 07:56:30

For the gambling industry it was never going to be good news, the rabid tabloid headlines on the subject alone enough to make any government run for cover or at the very least kick it into the long grass for the next government to trip over much later on, but as the gambling commission in […]

FOBTs in UK provoke serious debate between their defenders and opponents?

Peter February 2, 2017 01:48:36

The reduction of the maximum stake at the FOBTs in UK remains a hot topic for gambling Britain: the Association of British Bookmakers with raises serious accusations The All-Party-Parliamentary-Group (APPG) has announced a report yesterday according to which the possibility for wagering up at a fixed-odds betting terminal-FOBT in UK should be reduced to a […]

FOBTs in UK provoke serious debate between their defenders and opponents?

Peter February 2, 2017 01:48:36

Will the Labor party press for a policy change concerning FOBTs in UK?

Peter October 4, 2016 04:04:52

The policy modification concerning FOBTs in UK is still one of the hot issues around the gambling industry in the country: will the Labor pary make additional pressure to the Government? A few weeks ago GamingZion wrote about the intention of the UK government to start a massive inquiry into the so called fixed-odds betting […]

FOBTs In The UK May Have Met Their Match In Mrs May

Nich Moore September 14, 2016 10:26:36

Whilst for the thrill of online betting Indonesia might be the hub of some pretty interesting new frontier style gambling, albeit not as secure and safe as Bet365, in the UK the government of Theresa May has just ordered a review of the effects of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, or FOBTs, following media coverage of […]

Parliamentary betting inquiry on FOBTs to be heard next year

david June 6, 2016 12:44:26

The UK government is set to host a parliamentary betting inquiry into Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs), which will be heard in the early months of 2017 In UK gambling news, it has been revealed that there will be a parliamentary betting inquiry into Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). These have come under increasing criticism from […]

The Gambling Problem in Wales is Getting out of Hand

Kevin Oldroyd May 26, 2016 09:57:13

The gambling problem in Wales seems to be escalating, as reports have come out that the Welsh spend over £1.6bn on gambling machines every year According to the Wales Gambling Commission and Beat the Odds initiative, Wales is in the middle of an extreme gambling problem. The latest gambling news reports show that Wales bet […]

Local Government seeks FOBT restrictions

david May 3, 2016 06:17:16

In an attempt to control anti-social behaviour, Britain’s LGA (Local Government Association) are seeking FOBT restrictions, hoping for a maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals At present, punters can wager up to £100 on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, while the LGA and other groups seek to reduce this considerably. The LGA has made gambling […]

War On Between SNP and UK Government To Lower Bets at FOBTs

Phyllis F. April 2, 2015 03:53:09

Scottish National Party accuses UK government for fixed odds betting terminals’ shortcomings. The Scottish National Party (SNP) has accused the UK government for not living up to its promise to give Scotland the additional power needed to tackle problems that have developed from fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The terminals are the object of criticism […]

UK Bookmakers Introduce New Compulsory Limits on Betting Machines

Monica E. November 12, 2014 13:01:31

The new code of conduct adopted by British bookmakers sets limits on the amount of money spent, but not on the number of sessions. In an attempt to ease the public’s concern over the negative impact of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), betting companies operating in the UK have announced new “compulsory limits” on gambling machines. […]

Bookmakers’ Voluntary Code of Conduct Not Working

Monica E. November 4, 2014 17:37:00

Bookmakers say they’ve come up with new measures to protect gamblers from the potential harms of betting, but critics are taking them with a pinch of salt. Over the past year, British bookmakers have faced a lot of criticism from anti-gambling groups campaigning against gambling machines. Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), which allow players to lose […]

British Bookmakers To Introduce New FOBTs Restrictions

Alex Nevsky November 3, 2014 16:05:14

British bookmaker are set to reveal a selection of new measures for FOBTs including time and money limits per single session. Yes, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) are back in British gambling news. This time around, operators offering such terminals in their betting shops are introducing compulsory limits on the amount of money gamers can […]

Ladbrokes is Pulling the Plug on its Canadian Operations to Focus on Sportsbetting in the UK

September 29, 2014 17:34:04

The Canadian market only provides a tiny proportion of Ladbrokes’ global revenue so the company decided it was time to pull out. Ladbrokes, operator of hundreds of betting shops worldwide as well as online sportsbooks in the UK, has announced plans to close its operations in Canada due to concerns about the regulatory environment there. […]

Researchers Demand Independent Funding for Studies on Gambling

Monica E. August 11, 2014 14:17:39

Experts propose a statutory levy for British gambling companies, to ensure independent funds for research. British researchers met at Goldsmiths University to discuss about funding sources for their studies, at an event called “Dangerous Consumption”. The main topic of discussion was the dilemma early career researchers are often faced with, of either taking money from […]

British Betting Shops Safer Than Food Stores, Clothes Shops and Pubs

Monica E. August 11, 2014 13:10:42

A report by the British police suggests betting shops have among the lowest crime rates of all high street retailers. After the scandals that broke out earlier this year, when people were blaming fixed-odds betting terminals for gambling addiction, money laundering, and other crimes, the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) has news for all those […]

Gala Coral’s Shops Expect Inevitable Closure After UK Gambling Law Changes

Jennifer W. May 21, 2014 14:12:55

Gala Coral, UK betting operator, braces itself for inevitable shop closure, even though the company has shown a progressive increase in its yearly growth. Recent changes to UK gambling laws and regulations has shaken things up for the company, since the newly announced changes include tougher stances on the presence of fixed odds betting terminals. […]

Local Councils Given Power to Deal with FOBTs

Monica E. April 29, 2014 14:20:33

Local lawmakers across the UK will be given the power to limit the number of betting shops. In an attempt to help local authorities deal with the problems caused by the uncontrolled spread of fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs), sports minister Helen Grant announced new policies to give city leaders control over the number of […]

Church of Scotland Wades into Gambling Advertising Fight

Tom S. April 27, 2014 17:16:24

The Church of Scotland has joined the discussions around gambling advertising in the UK, calling for their banning after a series of high profile problem gambling cases in the country. Scotland has been at the forefront of the debate on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in the UK, with thousands of pounds said to have […]

UK Bookmakers Fight Back in War Against FOBTs

Tom S. April 22, 2014 15:18:32

With the high profile recent controversies over Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in the UK, bookmakers are fighting back against their detractors, defending their right to exist on the high street. The whole discussion started as bookmakers took advantage of lax British gambling laws to introduce more and more FOBTs, as well as more and […]

FOBTs Tax Hike Can Lead to Problems Within the British Horseracing Industry

Alex Nevsky April 17, 2014 14:13:02

How an increase in FOBTs tax could have negative effects on the British horseracing industry. The ongoing attacks on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) spread across the United Kingdom’s betting shops can have a negative effect on another industry. Various British gambling laws amendment proposals, heavy campaigning and market researches have finally resulted in an […]

Preston Councilors Rejected Application for New Betting Shop

Monica E. April 2, 2014 13:37:49

Coral Racing’s plan to open a new betting shop in Preston has been rejected by local officials. The gambling company asked for a new license under British gambling laws, planning to convert Leisuretime Amusements on Market Place – a property located in the city centre – into a betting shop. The city council’s planning committee […]

Tories Cater to the “Hardworking Masses” with Beer and Bingo Cuts But Who Pays?

Jennifer W. March 26, 2014 13:29:14

Bingo and beer tax cuts – are Britain’s Conservative party looking to win voters from the country’s “working class”? The new tagline from the budget, which reads: “To Help the Hardworking People Do More of the Things They Enjoy”, certainly looks that way. After Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne announced that he plans to […]

The Anti-Gambling Crusader’s Conundrum: Are FOBTs Worse than Online Casinos?

Monica E. March 12, 2014 14:20:04

Which one should be the main target of anti-gambling campaigners? People who are against gambling believe casino games and addiction go hand in hand. Many of them have come to live with the fact that bigger cities might have a couple of betting shops, but the spread of fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) and online […]

4 Crazy Ways UK Gambling Laws Screw the Punter

March 10, 2014 13:33:59

Gambling is a legitimate leisure activity, but if you bet in Britain, you are getting screwed. Here’s why. We are all for the freedom to use your money on anything you deem worthy. But, if you gamble in Britain chances are you are getting screwed. Hard. If you enjoy getting screwed, that’s your business. If […]

Glasgow Has the Highest Concentration of Sportsbooks per Capita in the United Kingdom

Alex Nevsky March 5, 2014 18:48:38

Glasgow has been revealed as the city with the highest number of sportsbooks per capita in United Kingdom. The recent research about gambling habits among the population of Britain has revealed that Glasgow has the highest number of betting shops per capita than any other city in the United Kingdom. The results have already sparked […]

Gambling Machines in Britain Will Alert Players When They’ve Spent too Much on FOBTs

Monica E. March 3, 2014 17:14:30

Betting shops across Britain and Wales will use a new alerting system to warn players when they have spent too much on FOBTs. It’s been over a year since the Campaign for Fairer Gambling has launched its crusade against fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), asking the Government to change current British gambling laws to limit their […]

Association of British Bookmakers Code of Conduct Welcomed With Mixed Opinions

Alex Nevsky March 3, 2014 17:01:13

The newly announced code of conduct by British bookmakers was met by mixed reactions from the industry. Last week the Association of British Bookmakers has introduced a new code of conduct to amend the British gambling laws. The main points of the new scheme is the ability of gamers to set their own limits on […]

Another County in the UK is a Victim of the “Addictive” FOBTs

Iva P. February 20, 2014 17:48:37

According to an alarming statistics, the FOBTs gamblers in South Yorkshire wagered more than GBP 24 million only in 2013. The “Fixed odds betting terminals” (FOBT) were introduced in the UK in 2001 and ever since then they have caused numerous problems to the local societies in various counties. The authorities and the gambling opponents […]

GBP 34 Million Spend on FOBTs Betting in North East Lincolnshire

Iva P. February 13, 2014 18:20:21

FOBTs continue to cause serious problems in the UK and North East Lincolnshire is the most current example as it turns out that GBP 34 million were spent on these machines in one year. “Fixed odds betting terminals” (FOBT) have caused countless zealous discussions among authorities, bettors and gambling opponents, since their introduction in the […]

William Hill Offers to Help Battle Gambling Addiction

Monica E. January 20, 2014 10:03:10

The British bookmaker promises to implement new industry code and warn players how much they gamble away. After recent scandals surrounding fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK caused a drop in company shares, bookmaker William Hill is looking to improve its tainted image by promising to lend a helping hand in the battle against […]

William Hill CEO Closes Twitter Account after Debate over FOBTs

Monica E. January 16, 2014 16:22:23

Anti-gambling lobbyist insults William Hill CEO, claiming he’s too old to run the company. William Hill’s chief executive officer Ralph Topping decided to make his Twitter account private, after online quarrels over fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) went too far. It all started earlier this year, when Topping got involved in a debate between his company’s […]

Gamblers too Absorbed to Notice a Crime Going on in the Shop

Monica E. January 15, 2014 18:07:01

Betting shop manager killed by a homeless person addicted to gambling. British gambling news are spreading a tragic story that sure seems to prove the point anti-gambling campaigners were trying to make when they claimed betting terminals were addictive. Betting shop manager Andrew Iacovou died at his workplace, after gamblers failed to notice he was […]

British Chancellor Takes Betting Machine Maker on Trade Mission

Monica E. January 13, 2014 15:20:46

While Government claims FOBTs are “a problem”, chancellor Osborne takes betting tycoon on trade mission. While Britain’s struggling to put an end to the social problems caused by fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs), chancellor George Osborne adds fuel to the fire by inviting betting tycoon Luke Alvarez on a trade mission. Along with 19 other […]

Betfred Workers Facing Drastic Pay Cuts of Up To 50 Percent

Tom S. January 13, 2014 13:09:53

Workers for the UK gambling chain Betfred are facing pay cuts that could see them lose up to 50% of their salary in company shake up. In UK gambling news, Fred Done, owner of Betfred is looking to cut costs in his company, which could leave some of its employees in a sticky position. While […]

Bookmaker Shares Drop after Cameron Calls FOBTs a Problem

Monica E. January 9, 2014 16:06:47

William Hill and Ladbrokes saw their shares go down after the political debate in the House of Commons. Following prime-minister David Cameron’s statement about fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) being a “problem”, Ladbrokes and William Hill saw a drop in company shares. The comment was made during in yesterday’s political debate in the House of Commons. […]

UK Government Postpones Action against Betting Machines

Monica E. January 9, 2014 11:57:22

Lawmakers are waiting for the gambling industry-funded report to come out before taking action against FOBTs. Despite recent evidence that fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) are spreading uncontrollably across the UK and causing gamblers to lose a great deal of money, the Government refuses to change British gambling laws for now. In yesterday’s debate held at […]

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