Blitz on ‘crack cocaine’ betting machines set to be launched after Philip Hammond backs down over fears of lost tax … – Daily Mail

Fixed-odds betting terminals have long caused concerns among campaigners They can be highly addictive and players can gamble away £18,000 in an hour  Treasury fears losing tax takings from bookmakers’ profits if they’re scrapped Mr Hammond now appears to have backed down over a review of the machines  By Claire Ellicott Political Correspondent For The…

Revealed: how gambling industry targets poor people and ex … – The Guardian

The gambling industry is using third-party companies to harvest peoples data, helping bookmakers and online casinos target people on low incomes and those who have stopped gambling, the Guardian can reveal. Traditional online gambling ads have become more expensive, which has encouraged betting firms to resort to alternative means to hook consumers. This led to…