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The maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals could drop to as little as 拢2 under a government review.

Labour deputy leader Tom Watson says he is "disappointed" that the government had launched a review when it should be taking action.

"These fixed-odds betting terminals are destroying the lives of people who can't afford to gamble," he says.

Reducing fixed-odds maximum bets to 拢2 could close "4,500 betting shops", to be replaced by "grotty amusement arcades", says Malcolm George of the Association of British Bookmakers.

(Image: Betting terminal. Credit: PA)