Portsmouth South MP '˜encouraged' by news on fixed odds betting terminals

THE news that the maximum stakes for fixed odds betting terminals '˜will be cut' by government is encouraging, says Stephen Morgan MP.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Jan 2018, 05:55 BST

Portsmouth City Council has previously pledged its support to The News’ campaign for a maximum stake on terminals.

The Portsmouth South MP said: ‘I’m encouraged by reports that, following our local campaign, the government may have finally seen sense on this issue.

‘Reducing the maximum stake from £50 to £2 is just common sense and would provide vital protection for the families and individuals across the country and in Portsmouth who remain vulnerable to the dangers of these machines.’