Problem gambling charity has expressed concern at the UK government’s decision to allow betting shops to open for 12 hours a day, all year round, under the Gambling Act. The Salvation Army was also critical of the announcement.
A GamCare spokesperson commented: “Betting shops are one of the prime instances of problem gambling. Local authorities must protect their population.” The Salvation Army’s Captain Matt Spencer said: “Any increased opportunity to gamble is of great concern, particularly in terms of the effect on vulnerable people such as children and problem gamblers.”
A spokesman for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport said: “What the Gambling Act does is to remove uncertainty and confusion by creating uniform maximum opening hours that will apply all year round."
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