Tom
Watson MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and
Sport, responding
to the Government’s review into gambling stakes and prizes and social
responsibility measures, said:
“This
response from the Government is deeply disappointing.
“Ministers
have squandered a real opportunity to curb highly addictive Fixed Odds Betting
Terminals, which can cause real harm to individuals, their families and local
communities. After months of delays they’ve simply decided to have another
consultation.
“And
instead of taking firm measures on the proliferation of gambling advertising,
on TV and online, the Government have again been found wanting.
“Britain
is suffering from a hidden epidemic of gambling addiction. The measures
announced today will do very little for those suffering from gambling addiction
and for the millions, including hundreds of thousands of children, who are at
risk of developing an addiction.
“Labour
is committed to reducing the maximum stake for FOBTs to £2 a spin and will ban
gambling company advertising on football shirts.”
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