Why don't major betting shops have poker terminals?

[SteveO]

All the major bookmakers have online poker sites, so surely it would make sense to have some poker terminals in their betting shops. This way a punter could walk in hand over a set amount and then play until his heart's content. At the end of his session he can then cash in his winnings if this is the case. It amazes me how much money some guys stick on the roulette games and fruit machines where there is no skill involved at all, unyet the won't gamble on sports or play poker (low intelligence me thinks) :lol.

[WorkingForTheEnemy]

Re: Why don't major betting shops have poker terminals? Got a feeling its due to the Gambling Law. I know as from Sept 1st the Gambling law changes as Ladbrokes FOBT's will carry video poker (Jacks or better) and slot style games.