Scotbet joins betting regulator Senet Group

SCOTBET, the Scottish independent betting shop group, has joined industry heavyweights on the Senet Group, the gambling self-regulatory body, it was announced today.

Scotbet joins founder members William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Paddy Power. Picture: Dan Phillips

Scotbet joins founder members William Hill, Ladbrokes, Coral and Paddy Power in committing to abide by a code of conduct meant to ensure high industry standards of social responsibility in gambling.

John Heaton, chairman of the Scottish bookmaking chain, said: “We’ve always placed a high ­priority on promoting responsible gambling, so it seemed ­natural to join Senet as a mark of our commitment to that principle.”

He added that it was important for the industry to protect “vulnerable” gamblers.