UK Government Caps Online Slot Stakes to Combat Gambling Addiction

The new regulations, effective from September, set a £5 stake limit for adults and £2 for under-25s, aiming to reduce gambling-related harms.

The UK Government announced new stake limits for online slot games, setting a £5 limit for adults over 25 and £2 for those under 25, in response to concerns over gambling addiction.
The decision comes amid evidence of a higher problem gambling rate for online slot games, with young adults particularly vulnerable to gambling-related harms.
Bereaved parents and campaigners argue that while the stake limits are a step in the right direction, they do not address the core issue of the games' addictive nature.
The gambling industry is expected to lose approximately £170 million annually due to the new regulations, which aim to align online gambling more closely with land-based counterparts.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport describes the move as a 'landmark moment' for online gambling regulation, with further responses to the White Paper measures to be published soon.