Councils want tougher powers to crack down on bookmakers
New powers are needed to curb the rise of betting shops which are ‘saturating’ high streets, according to the Local Government Association.
New powers are needed to curb the rise of betting shops which are ‘saturating’ high streets, according to the Local Government Association.
Fast-paced betting machines, which have been called the “crack cocaine” of gambling, should be restricted, according to scores of local councils.