The council has been carrying out its three-yearly review of premises in the borough.
It’s published a draft framework for how young adults and those experiencing debt or homelessness can be better protected from such shops.
Gambling Vulnerability Zones are already in place but are being tightened up.
The authority is also looking at reducing the number of gambling clusters in an area.
The council says it will look to embed public health evidence on gambling harm in its new policy.
