Betfred is closing 132 shops, presumably because they realized it's easier to just take our money through the app than having to pay rent and electricity for it.
Betfred to slash over 600 jobs in major high street shop closure
Betfred is slashing over 600 jobs as part of a restructuring plan involving the closure of 132 betting shops across the UK. The company cites shifting consumer habits toward online betting as the primary reason for downsizing its high-street footprint, leaving hundreds to navigate an uncertain labor market.
Source: Betfred to slash over 600 jobs in major high street shop closure — Liverpool Echo
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