"As William Hill go through this store closure programme, I hope that they are demonstrating an employee-first culture in a number of ways. High street expert Martin Newman said: "Although the change to legislation around cutting the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals to has had an impact on numbers of consumers visiting the bookies, just like retailers, bookmakers have been over-extended in terms of the number of physical outlets, particularly as more and more consumers gamble online. "Workers don’t deserve to be the victims of the changes happening in the industry as a result of either government policy or the significant shift towards online gambling.” “Betting shops provide an important source of local employment and many of our members have served the company loyally for many years. He added: “The Government also has a role to play and must look at what support they can offer to workers whose jobs are threatened as a consequence of changes to the law around FOBTs. We will be advising our members through the consultation process." Tom Blenkinsop, from betting shop workers union Community, said: “This is devastating news for thousands of betting shop workers. Stake on fixed odds betting terminals cut to £2 in major victory for Mirror
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