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Bookmakers pull new video games after Gambling Commission warning

2 April 2019

Two leading UK bookies have actually pulled brand-new high stakes wagering video games after a warning from the Gambling Commission.

Paddy Power and Betfred dealt with criticism their roulette-style games weakened brand-new guidelines on fixed-odds betting.

The maximum stake on fixed-odds wagering terminals was this promotion code week cut from ₤ 100 to ₤ 2, and the regulator alerted versus any efforts to prevent the guidelines.

Betfred stated it desired more talks with the commission, while Paddy Power stated its game was just a limited trial.

the yohaig code ₤ 2 cap on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) was suggested by the Gambling Commission in March in 2015 and is backed by the federal government as part of efforts to minimize gambling-related harm.

The Betfred game included 2 bicyclists on a screen in shops racing on a velodrome track with numbers on it. When the bicyclist at the rear catches the one in front, the number they are on is the winning number.

The numbers are 1 to 36, mirroring those on a live roulette wheel, and other bets can be put on odd or perhaps numbers, colours, rows and columns. Customers could bet approximately ₤ 500.

Paddy Power's video game, with a maximum stake of ₤ 100 - the level before this promotion code week's FOBT rule-change - likewise included banking on numbers in between 1 and 36.

A Paddy Power representative said: "this promotion code game was presented as part of a brief trial in a choice of shops. the yohaig code trial was stopped within 24 hr of commencement and this item will not be launched throughout our estate."

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Ahead of the commission's intervention, both companies drew fire from critics. Shadow culture minister Tom Watson described them as "FOBTs through the back entrance".

Tracey Crouch MP, who resigned as sports minister over the hold-up in cutting FOBT stakes, stated any effort circumvent this week's changes to the optimal stakes "would be ethically reckless".

In a declaration on Tuesday, Richard Watson, executive director for enforcement at the commission, stated: "We have actually been absolutely clear with operators about our expectations to act properly following the stake cut application today.

"We have told operators to remove new products which weaken the modifications, and we will examine any other items that are not within the spirit and objective of the brand-new rules."He said that a 3rd bookmaker that was poised to introduce a comparable product to those at Paddy Power and Betfred had been cautioned versus doing so.

A Betfred representative said: "We removed the virtual biking game and all associated marketing at 10.30 am this promotion code early morning after discussions with the Gambling Commission."

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