Plans to liberalise regulations surrounding high street slot machine shops have been abandoned, raising concerns about their treatment of vulnerable customers. Adult gaming centres, which sought to install high-stakes machines, will not see relaxation of the current 80/20 rule. This rule limits the proportion of high-stakes machines in premises, aiming to balance player choice with consumer protection. The government's decision reflects a shift in focus towards safeguarding vulnerable individuals, particularly after a notable case where a company was fined for exploiting a vulnerable player.
The government has decided against liberalising the 80/20 rule governing slot machines in adult gaming centres, amid concerns for vulnerable customers.
Despite calls from the AGC sector to ease the 80/20 rule, the government cited the need to protect vulnerable individuals as a primary reason for not proceeding with the changes.
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