To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an estimate of revenue to the Exchequer from fixed-odds betting terminals if the maximum stake on such terminals was reduced to £20.
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23 April 2018
Gambling regulation is a matter for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Gambling Commission. DCMS are currently undertaking a review of gaming machines, and expect to publish a consultation response document shortly.
In line with their statutory duties, the independent OBR publish the fiscal impact of any government policy that is introduced as part of the Budget process.
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