Gambling reforms 'step in right direction' says former addict who spent £30,000 on football bets and online games
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA former gambling addict from Stockport has said he believes recently announced reforms to tackle gambling are a ‘step in the right direction’.
The Government’s proposals include new stake limits for online slot games, player protection checks and a statutory gambling operator levy, which would help fund treatment services and research into addiction.
The plans also include further powers by the Gambling Commission to tackle black market operators, new rules for bonus offers and free bets to ensure they don’t harm vulnerable people and the closing of a number of loopholes to ensure under 18s cannot gamble online or through slot machines. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community David Quinti, 48, estimates he’s lost £30,000 over the years due to gambling.
David, who was able to quit gambling eight years ago, said his occasional bets on football matches quickly turned into an intense addiction online.
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