Amongst them is the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which said the move would help with nationwide economic recovery.
Michael Dugher, chief executive of the BGC, said: “This is great news for our customers in communities across large parts of England and for the thousands of people employed in high street betting shops.
“I know how hard in particular the DCMS (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) battled for their sectors and ministers deserve our sincere thanks.
“On top of the stringent anti-Covid measures betting shops already adhere to, our members have agreed to further restrictions to limit any chance of Covid being transmitted in their premises.”
