Q1) For the purposes of introducing a maximum stake limit, the government intends to align with the definition of online slots used by the Gambling Commission. While one large operator reported to us that around 12% of its slots players ever stake at \u00a310 or above in a year, the vast majority will do so only very occasionally, so the disruption to them is unlikely to be severe. As the most restrictive option under consideration, a \u00a32 stake limit on online slots would have the greatest impact on consumers and businesses. The appeal of slots play may diminish for some customers if they are unable to stake to a certain level, and they may move to other products in the licensed land-based or online sectors, such as roulette. This includes a detailed breakdown of staking patterns with leading operators who represent approximately 80% of the online gambling market (but given size and product mix they may not be fully representative of all online slots providers).<\/p>\n
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