House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Gambling White Paper Update
16 May 2024 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Stuart Andrew Con Daventry
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The UK Government is publishing its response to the consultation on measures for the land-based gambling sector.
- The government will introduce measures to relax casino regulations and adjust machine allowances in arcades and bingo halls.
- The changes include introducing age limits for certain gaming machines and removing restrictions on cashless payments.
Issue summary
The UK Government is publishing its response to the consultation on measures for the land-based gambling sector, including liberalising rules and protecting young people.
Action requested
The government will introduce measures to relax casino regulations, adjust machine allowances in arcades and bingo halls, remove restrictions on cashless payments, introduce age limits for certain gaming machines, and increase licensing authority fees. These changes aim to modernise outdated regulations while ensuring customer protection.
Key facts
- The consultation ran from 26 July to 4 October 2023.
- 1968 Act casinos are currently allowed only 20 gaming machines compared to up to 80 for Small and 150 for Large 2005 Act casinos.
- A 2:1 ratio of Category B to Category C and D gaming machines will be introduced in arcades and bingo halls.
- The maximum cap on licensing authority fees will increase by 15%.
- It is a criminal offence to permit anyone under the age of 18 to play certain 'cash-out' slot-style Category D machines.