The online slot machine industry must introduce a series of strict new measures to protect players, the Gambling Commission has announced.
Online slot machines have soared in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic as lockdowns and สล็อต the cancellation of sporting events have seen gamblers turning to the games in record numbers.
But, by the end of October, online slot machine operators must limit the speed of the games, stop using sounds and images suggesting a ‘win’ when the user has lost, สล็อต and end the use of auto-play settings.
The Gambling Commission has announced strict new measures that must be brought in to the online slot games industry in a bid to protect players as locked down gambling has soared
Slots are worth £2.2 billion and the industry is growing at around £100 million a year, according to the regulator.
Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur said: ‘To make online games safer we are introducing a ban on features that speed up play or สล็อต give the illusion of control over the outcome.
‘We are also introducing a ban on autoplay, losses disguised as wins, and สล็อต slot spin speeds faster than 2.5 seconds.