given as prizes in gambling arcades are facing extinction after being labelled too much of a temptation. Ministers fear the huge cuddly toys are so appealing they could lure youngsters into a lifetime of gambling. They say the furry animals must be downsized to reduce the risk. But the plans have been ridiculed by opposition politicians, who are accusing the government of running a nanny state. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport argues that young people should still be allowed to play at the arcades but believes the prizes should not be too big. A spokesman said: “The Government believes that children should be able to play these machines but the stakes and prizes should discourage them playing too much.” This is London 26/1/05.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Big Ted ban
ENORMOUS teddies 
given as prizes in gambling arcades are facing extinction after being labelled too much of a temptation. Ministers fear the huge cuddly toys are so appealing they could lure youngsters into a lifetime of gambling. They say the furry animals must be downsized to reduce the risk. But the plans have been ridiculed by opposition politicians, who are accusing the government of running a nanny state. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport argues that young people should still be allowed to play at the arcades but believes the prizes should not be too big. A spokesman said: “The Government believes that children should be able to play these machines but the stakes and prizes should discourage them playing too much.” This is London 26/1/05.
given as prizes in gambling arcades are facing extinction after being labelled too much of a temptation. Ministers fear the huge cuddly toys are so appealing they could lure youngsters into a lifetime of gambling. They say the furry animals must be downsized to reduce the risk. But the plans have been ridiculed by opposition politicians, who are accusing the government of running a nanny state. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport argues that young people should still be allowed to play at the arcades but believes the prizes should not be too big. A spokesman said: “The Government believes that children should be able to play these machines but the stakes and prizes should discourage them playing too much.” This is London 26/1/05.
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