He described betting shops and vape shops as "dodgy businesses". The new measures will target betting shops and adult gaming locations (AGCs), with the aim of curbing illegal activity and revitalising town centres. Posting on his Facebook page this morning, Prime Minister Andy Burnham called betting shops “dodgy businesses”. Compliance consultant Kirsty Caldwell, of Betsmart, also hit back at the government’s comparison between licensed betting shops and vape shops on the high street. In August Betfred announced plans to close 132 of its UK betting shops and reduce its workforce by more than 600 employees, as of September.