England: Changes to slot machine stakes

5 Nov 2010

LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The government has announced a consultation to aid struggling amusement arcades and bingo halls.

Gaming machines consultation

The government launched proposals today to consider two possible changes to the Gambling Act 2005 applying to 'adults-only' (B3) slot machines.

Following earlier discussions, the consultation proposes:

increasing the maximum stake limit from £1 to £2

permitting a modest increase in the number of such machines in adult-only arcades and bingo clubs

Public consultation

"These are some of the oldest tourism and leisure businesses in Britain," said the Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose. "Arcades and bingo clubs employ between them some 37,000 people and are important elements of many local economies, particularly in seaside towns.

"I want to ensure these businesses remain competitive in these tough economic times. I believe increasing the stake to £2 and reviewing machine entitlements will provide the boost needed by operators and manufacturers, but public protection must remain paramount."

The public consultation begins today, and will run until 25 January 2011.

England: Changes to slot machine stakes is republished from CasinoCityTimes.com.

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	England: Changes to slot machine stakes 5 Nov 2010 LONDON, England -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The government has announced a consultation to aid struggling amusement arcades and bingo halls. Gaming machines consultation The government launched proposals today to consider two possible changes to the Gambling Act 2005 applying to 'adults-only' (B3) slot machines. Following earlier discussions, the consultation proposes: increasing the maximum stake limit from £1 to £2 permitting a modest increase in the number of such machines in adult-only arcades and bingo clubs Public consultation "These are some of the oldest tourism and leisure businesses in Britain," said the Minister for Tourism and Heritage, John Penrose. "Arcades and bingo clubs employ between them some 37,000 people and are important elements of many local economies, particularly in seaside towns. "I want to ensure these businesses remain competitive in these tough economic times. I believe increasing the stake to £2 and reviewing machine entitlements will provide the boost needed by operators and manufacturers, but public protection must remain paramount." The public consultation begins today, and will run until 25 January 2011. England: Changes to slot machine stakes is republished from CasinoCityTimes.com.

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