She said ministers were “bringing pre-smartphone regulations into the present day with a gambling white paper for the digital age”.

The culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, told the House of Commons that the white paper would improve controls on an industry that could, at its worst, “wreck lives”. Some of the measures, such as affordability checks and online slot limits, will be tighter for people aged between 18 and 24, who are at greater risk of addiction. More resources for the Gambling Commission. Measures to slow down online casino games.

Online slot machine stakes capped at between £2 and £15. Tougher affordability checks to prevent huge losses.