Articles About gambling machines

Kentucky Senate is Legalizing Horse Racing Machines: The Bill is Passed

Anna February 24, 2021 12:16:22

In September 2020 Kentucky’s news sites were loud of one topic: the Supreme Court banned some of the historical horse racing machines. It looks like it is about to change now since the Kentucky Senate is legalizing horse racing machines once again by passing Senate Bill 120. The Kentucky horse racing industry was in the favor of the state to change, so it was the one to propose and push the bill forward.

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Newham Says No to Extend Opening Hours for Betting Shops

Monica E. January 13, 2014 14:32:44

Anti-gambling campaigners claim extending working hours for betting shops would encourage crime. Newham Council refused to extend the licensing hours of Betfred Bookmakers, suspecting the company wanted to benefit more from fixed-odd betting terminals (FOBTs). Under British gambling laws, Betfred’s shop can stay open until 10 pm, which allows players plenty of time to bet […]

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. […]

Salvation Army Has Suggestions for NSW Gambling Inquiry

Monica E. January 6, 2014 19:13:39

The Salvation Army believes there are too many gambling machines in poor areas. In response to the New South Wales government inquiry into gambling, the Salvation Army has offered its view on the problem by saying that there are a lot of different issues the Government needs to look at, in terms on changing Australian […]

Operators Admit Money-Laundering is Keeping FOBTs in Business

Monica E. January 6, 2014 13:12:38

Receipts from betting shops are used by criminals to justify the amounts of money they carry on them. British betting operators and local police admit criminals are using fixed odds betting machines (FOBTs) for money-laundering. At the same time, business owners say their betting shops would simply have to close down if it wasn’t for […]