The Church of England has waded into the ongoing debate over fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) in the UK, calling on the government to lower the maximum stake for games to £2.
The General Synod, the legislative body of the Church, highlighted the “destructive impact” which accessible, high-stake machine gambling can have on families and whole communities, and the “widespread public concern” about the very large amounts being wagered at FOBTs located in high street betting shops.
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