Land-based Gambling

Gaming machines in casinos: The rules on machines will be made more consistent, permitting an upper limit of 80 rather than 20 in all casinos which meet rules on size, non-gambling space and player protections. Smaller casinos will be allowed to benefit from more machines on a pro rata basis commensurate with their size.

Sports betting in casinos: Sports betting will be permitted in all casinos rather than just those licensed under the 2005 Act.

High-end casinos: The Government will legislate, when Parliamentary time allows, so that high-end casinos will be able to offer credit to international visitors who have undergone certain checks (to be set out by the Gambling Commission).

Debit cards on gaming machines: The ban on the direct use of debit cards on gaming machines will be overturned once the Gambling Commission has consulted on options for cashless payments (including player protections).

Bingo and arcade venues: The 80/20 ratio which restricts the balance of Category B and C/D machines in bingo and arcade venues will be relaxed to 50/50.

Local licensing authorities: The regimes for alcohol and gambling licensing will be aligned by introducing cumulative impact assessments when Parliamentary time allows and increasing the maximum fees local authorities can charge for premises licences and permits.

You can find out more regarding the above changes here.