I’m a libertarian, but still I say betting curbs are long overdue | Simon Jenkins

Fixed-odds betting terminals are gambling’s answer to crack cocaine. But online betting is even worse

• Maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals cut to £2

The most cynical sign I know hangs in my local betting shop. It reads, “When the fun stops, stop.” The sign is sponsored by a consortium of William Hill, Ladbrokes Coral and Paddy Power, and is meant to imply their “awareness” of gambling addiction. What it really means is: when the fun stops, profit starts. It reminds me of the d...