Maximum £5 stake on digital slot machines comes into force
by Rob Davies from on (#6QD86)
Change ends era of unlimited bets, with under-25s now limited to 2 bets and online operators firms carrying out affordability checks
The amount of money a gambler can stake on the spin of a digital slot machine has been capped at 5, as a major plank of reforms unveiled by the previous government took effect.
The move, which is expected to crimp online casino revenues, came into force on Sunday 1 September, two days after gambling firms began implementing separate affordability checks" triggered by customer losses.
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