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Government to Empower Local Authorities Against Gambling Addiction

9/26/2025

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The government plans to empower local authorities to limit gambling venues amid rising addiction.
Sam Badcock lost £100 on a gambling machine at age 23, illustrating early impact.
Following the 2019 ban on Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), £2-a-spin slot machines rose in popularity, particularly in poorer areas.
The UK has nearly 30,000 slot machines with rising revenues.

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The government plans to empower local authorities to limit gambling venues amid rising addiction.
Sam Badcock lost £100 on a gambling machine at age 23, illustrating early impact.
Following the 2019 ban on Fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), £2-a-spin slot machines rose in popularity, particularly in poorer areas.
The UK has nearly 30,000 slot machines with rising revenues.