Petition · past parliament
LOBBY TO REDUCE THE PROBLEM IN GAMBLING - when the fun stops, please stop FOBTs
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
I work for a betting shop.
There are no myths about FOBTs- generally, problem gamblers are often troubled, vulnerable,in self-destruct mode: how best to burn quickly? - a roulette machine taking £100 in seconds.
Betting can be fun, but addiction isn't.
When the fun stops, stop
There are no myths about FOBTs- generally, problem gamblers are often troubled, vulnerable,in self-destruct mode: how best to burn quickly? - a roulette machine taking £100 in seconds.
Betting can be fun, but addiction isn't.
When the fun stops, stop
They could be reduced to a level where serious, but stable gamblers can still win big (link), but not on the 'crack-cocaine' of gambling.
Officials at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport are consulting on FOBTs. We call the new minister Mr Hancock, a trained jockey and regular at the Newmarket races listens- and stops the machines reign or terror & fixes the problem in gambling.
one addict, of anything, without help is too many and in the UK 2 million people 'at risk' (link)
Officials at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport are consulting on FOBTs. We call the new minister Mr Hancock, a trained jockey and regular at the Newmarket races listens- and stops the machines reign or terror & fixes the problem in gambling.
one addict, of anything, without help is too many and in the UK 2 million people 'at risk' (link)
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.
We understand that you're concerned about FOBTs, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you're concerned about FOBTs, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
Timeline
| 22 Jan 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Jan 2018
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