William Hill begs for rent discount ahead of FOBT stake cut
Thousands of William Hill landlords will have to consider lowering their asking price or lose a tenant.
UK gov’t caves, advances FOBT stake cut, online casino tax hike
UK government caves to cross-party pressure, agrees to implement stake cuts in fixed-odds betting terminals and hike in Remote Gaming Duty on April 1, 2019.
UK MPs target Remote Gaming Duty to hasten FOBT stake cut
UK MPs sign budget amendments blocking hike in Remote Gaming Duty unless fixed-odds betting terminal stake cuts advanced to April 2019.
UK gov’t figures row over fixed-odds betting terminal stake cut
UK government figures go public with row over the perceived delay in implementing cuts to fixed-odds betting terminal stakes.
UK gov’t minister resigns over FOBT stake cut ‘delay’
Tracey Crouch, the UK government minister for sport, submits resignation to protest perceived delay in cutting fixed-odds betting terminal stakes.
Fixed-odds betting terminal stake cut delayed again (maybe)
The Guardian reports that the UK government will delay implementation of the £2 maximum stake for fixed odds betting terminals until October 2019.
UK bookie Mark Jarvis spanked for gambling machine excesses
UK bookmaker Mark Jarvis Ltd reaches £94k settlement with UK Gambling Commission over customer's excessive use of fixed-odds betting terminals.
Betfred’s FOBT tax victory could have serious online blowback
UK bookmakers Betfred have won a court fight with the local taxman that could inadvertently bring new limits on online casino play.
William Hill draws flak for taking advantage of FOBT clampdown delay
William Hill has drawn the ire of anti-gambling campaigners this week over an email that encourages gamblers to punt more.
UK to hike Remote Gaming Duty before slashing FOBT stakes
The UK government will reportedly hike its Remote Gaming Duty by April 2019, while cuts to fixed-odds betting terminal stakes won't happen until 2020.
