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    Online slot games ‘highly addictive’ despite new limits, say bereaved parents

    by Josie Clarke Feb 23, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Online slot games will remain “highly addictive” despite plans to limit under-25s to £2 per spin, two bereaved parents have cautioned.

    The Government announced the plans on Friday as part of efforts to tighten regulation on the online gambling sector.

    Adults aged 25 and over will face a £5 stake limit “to counter the increased risk of significant harm and life-changing losses” from online slots, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.

    However, Charles Ritchie said these online slot machines will

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