The article highlights the rise of adult gaming centres (AGCs) in Britain, noting that their numbers grew by 7% from 2022 to 2024. As traditional bookmakers decline and gambling shifts online, AGCs have proliferated, with Merkur Slots leading the charge. Many of these venues operate 24/7, offering customers free beverages and snacks to encourage prolonged play. The economic impact is significant; the Gambling Commission estimates that each slot machine generates substantial annual revenue, collectively draining millions from local economies like Peterborough.
In Great Britain, the number of adult gaming centres (AGCs) rose by 7% to 1,451 between 2022 and 2024, indicating a rapid expansion in the market.
Every terminal is sucking a sum close to Peterborough's average salary out of the fragile local economy, totaling 463 million across the country.
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