UK Government: Richard Caborn announces increases in gaming machine prizes
Casino jackpot machines to have GBP2,000 prize limit, Amusement machines GBP25. Minister for Sport Richard Caborn today announced increases in the maximum prizes for two kinds of gaming machine - all cash amusements with prizes machines and machines in licensed casinos. But he warned the industry that it needs to remain effective in controlling the use of machines by children. He also stressed the importance of maintaining the reputation for integrity which the British gambling industry has earned. Speaking at the annual conference of the British Amusements Catering Trades Association, Richard Caborn said: " The Secretary of State and I have decided that, in line with the recommendations of the Gaming Board and the Gambling Review, we should make two changes to the present legal limits. These will increase the maximum prize from an all-cash Amusements with Prizes gaming machine from GBP15 to GBP25 and the maximum prize from a jackpot gaming ma...