High-street slot machines reap record takings as councils call for power to curb spread

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High-street slot machines reap record takings as councils call for power to curb spread

theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/14/high-street-slot-machines-reap-record-takings-as-councils-call-for-power-to-curb-spread

Local authorities want government to make it easier to stop flurry of ‘adult gaming centres’ targeting poorer areas
High-street slot machines are reaping record takings as operators expand apace on Britain’s high streets, reigniting calls for the government to give councils more power to…

This story appeared on theguardian.com, 2025-07-14 17:53:59.