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By Stewart Kenny and Matt Zarb-Cousin When betting shops had Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) at £100 a spin, offering high-speed roulette, the machines changed the atmosphere of betting shops. Punters were enticed onto the machines with free spins and 'tournaments' to cross-promote the more addictive content. This in turn had a detrimental impact on racing, as it reduced turnover which sucked cash out of the levy. It was clear that the commercial model of the betting shop had shifted as a result of the presence and promotion of highly addictive machines...