Three More High Street Banks to Follow Barclays in Gambling-Harm Prevention Efforts

Three More High Street Banks to Follow Barclays in Gambling-Harm Prevention Efforts

Some of the largest UK banks are set to become part of the movement aimed at tackling problem gambling in 2019. Lloyds, Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander will block the use of their debit cards with local bookmakers by making changes to their existing banking applications. The banks have explained that the crackdown will provide their customers with better control over their expenses by allowing them to plan their spending. The decision of the aforementioned high street banks followed the measures taken by Barclays after the latter became the…

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Belfast City Council Turn to Gambling Operators Asking Them to Voluntarily Cut FOBT Stakes

Belfast City Council Turn to Gambling Operators Asking Them to Voluntarily Cut FOBT Stakes

Belfast City Council revealed that it is to discuss a motion focused on controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The motion is set to be presented to the council on Monday, January 7th. It is expected to urge the gambling firms operating in the province to voluntarily cut the maximum stake of the machines, which have been regarded to as one of the greatest evils in the British gambling sector, from £100 to £2 in line with the decision which the UK Government announced several months ago. The Government’s Department for…

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