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UK Government Warned Over Unlimited Payout Machines

UNITED KINGDOM – As reported by the Scotsman: "Tougher measures are needed to tackle potential problems with unlimited payout Category A gaming machines, the Government was warned today.

"Liberal Democrat Alistair Carmichael said the Gambling Bill – carried over from the last session – gave ministers powers to tackle problems caused by Category D machines – such as penny slides.

"…The Category A machines would allow gamblers to place unlimited stakes for unlimited prize money unless casinos set a limit. They are not currently legal in the UK but would be permitted under the Bill which would allow huge Las Vegas-style casinos to open.

"…Richard Caborn, the minister responsible for gambling licensing, said the Government had limited the number of new regional casinos to eight in response to MPs' concerns…"

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