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[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/AviatorGameOnlineBET9JA)<br>William Hill warns prime minister over FOBTs guideline change<br>
<br>15 May 2018<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
<br>ByDominic O'Connell
Today Programme Business Correspondent<br>
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<br>The government is expected to announce imminently a last choice on its evaluation fixed-odds wagering terminals.<br>
<br>He proposed harder guidelines on adverts and a levy to help problem gamblers.<br>
<br>Currently, fixed-odds betting [terminals](https://viewcast.altervista.org/@muoishade82761?page=about) (FOBTs) allow gamers to stake as much as ₤ 100 every 20 seconds.<br>
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<br>'Catastrophic'<br>
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<br>He wrote: "Sadly, I fear that your government will decide that is unnecessary and doing not have in evidence - a choice that will also be devastating for a retail wagering industry utilizing over 40,000 people."<br>
<br>"Consolidation within our sector continues and I would also not wish to see the impact of an out of proportion ... result being a consider the name of William Hill being included to the list of companies now in foreign ownership," he said.<br>
<br>Mr Devlin stated [William](https://sun-clinic.co.il/he/question/unlock-bet9jas-league-free-bets-the-yohaig-promotion-code-advantage-4/) Hill supported a restriction on [gambling marketing](https://working.altervista.org/employer/kc-gaming-networks-ltd/) on tv before the watershed, and a levy on the market to spend for education and treatment of problem gamblers.<br>
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<br>Shares in William Hill have been hit hard by worries that fixed-odds stakes would be cut, falling sharply last month on [reports](http://baylan.la.asu.edu3000/zenaidawillshi) that the chancellor, Philip Hammond, would not oppose the move.<br>
<br>On Monday, though. William Hill shares leapt after the US Supreme Court handed down a ruling that would enable states to legalise sports betting, opening up a huge prospective brand-new market to [gambling companies](https://x.com/YohaigNG/status/1845872747924123782).<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
<br>High stakes for fixed-odds betting machines<br>
<br>12 May 2018<br>
<br>Bookmakers struck by tougher wager limit fears<br>
<br>24 April 2018<br>
<br>Betting machine wagers set for ₤ 30 limit<br>
<br>19 March 2018<br>