The BBC report
Young online gamblers will face limits on the amount they can bet under new laws reportedly being lined up by the government.
The Sun newspaper said ministers would consult on capping bets on online slot games to between £2 and £15, with a £2 limit for under-25s.
Gambling firms will also be taxed to fund addiction treatment, according to leaks seen by the newspaper.
The culture department, in charge of gambling laws, declined to comment
MPs who have been campaigning for tougher restrictions on gambling told the BBC they expected the new tax on firms and stake limits to be introduced.
They added that they were also expecting tougher affordability checks – to ensure the firms’ customers are not gambling beyond their financial means.
But ministers are not expected to bring in a total ban on gambling advertising, as some campaigners want.
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