Hopes gambling crackdown to check bank accounts will be scrapped as more than 100,000 sign petition

HOPES soared today that a controversial gambling crackdown will be scrapped as the backlash grew to more than 100,000 punters. 

A petition against proposed affordability checks on betting galloped into six-figures last night – meaning MPs will have to debate the issue in Parliament.

GettyA petition against gambling curbs has passed 100,000[/caption]

The milestone came after Ministers announced plans to sweep the bank details on anyone who loses £125 in a month period or £500 in a year.