Findings set to have major effect on betting and racing

Bill Barber answers the key questions surrounding Monday's announcement

Bookmakers claim many betting shops would be at risk of closure from a cut in gaming machine stakesCredit: David Dew

Why is this review so important?

It could deal a body blow to bookmakers who run betting shops, with potentially serious implications for the racing industry. The review will look at the maximum stakes for gaming machines which campaigners, politicians and the media have called on to be slashed in response to concerns about their effect on problem gambling. The review will also look at gambling advertising, with reports that the government is considering a ban on ads before the 9pm watershed.

What could a cut in stakes mean for bookmakers?

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 24 October 2016inNews

Last updated 14:03, 26 October 2016

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