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Online Slots Response
23 February 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK Government has published its response to a consultation on maximum stake limits for online slots games, addressing gambling-related harm and regulatory disparities between offline and online gaming.
Action Requested
The Government will introduce statutory maximum stake limits of £5 per spin for general users and £2 per spin for young adults aged 18-24. These limits aim to reduce the risk of gambling-related harm while maintaining alignment with existing casino slot machine restrictions. The limits will be implemented in September after laying necessary legislation.
Key Facts
- Consultation on proposals ran from 26 July to 4 October.
- Stake limit options considered were £2, £5, £10 or £15 per spin.
- Young adults aged 18-24 will have a statutory maximum limit of £2 per spin.
- Limits are in line with DCMS Select Committee’s Second Report into Gambling Regulation recommendations from December 2023.
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