Gamblers in Britain will not be able to use credit cards to gamble from 14 April
Britain's estimated 24 million gamblers will not be able to use credit cards to punt under a new rule designed to prevent consumers from building up too much debt.
The ban, which comes into effect on 14 April, is intended to"provide a significant layer of additional protection to vulnerable people".
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