£489,578 Lost In Swansea East as Carolyn Harris MP Calls for Action on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals Carolyn Harris MP has revealed the staggering amount lost on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) in the Swansea East constituency as the Government consultation on the maximum stakes allowed on these machines, draw to a close. Mrs Harris pledged her support to see the maximum stake reduced … [Read more...]
I Support a £2 Stake
The Government must not waver in its commitment to help the vulnerable. The time has come for the Government to act. The health and well-being of our country is at issue and the Government must seize this opportunity and make £2 the FOBT stake. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport's consultation on Gaming Machines and Social Responsibility Measures is open until 23rd … [Read more...]
Wales This Week: Beating The Odds
Make sure you tune in to ITV Wales at 8pm tonight to watch Wales This Week cover gambling addiction. I have given an interview as part of this programme, along with a number of problem gamblers and academics that I have worked closely with over the last two years as chair of the APPG on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. … [Read more...]
