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FOBTs have been criticised due to the potential for addiction when playing the machines . They have been dubbed the `` crack cocaine '' of gambling by critics . In response to this criticism , in 2014 bookmakers represented by the Association of British Bookmakers introduced the facility for customers to set time and money limits when using FOBTs . In October 2017 , the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport began studying the possibility of reducing the £ 100 maximum bet limit and a decision was made in May 2018 to limit the maximum bet to £ 2. This new maximum bet limit will not come into effect until 2019 , with bookmakers stating they are likely to close many shops after its introduction . Scotland
FOBTs have been criticised due to the potential for addiction when playing the machines . They have been dubbed the `` crack cocaine '' of gambling by critics . In response to this criticism , in 2014 bookmakers represented by the Association of British Bookmakers introduced the facility for customers to set time and money limits when using FOBTs . In October 2017 , the Department for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport began studying the possibility of reducing the £ 100 maximum bet limit and a decision was made in May 2018 to limit the maximum bet to £ 2. This new maximum bet limit will not come into effect until 2019 , with bookmakers stating they are likely to close many shops after its introduction . Scotland