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Bookmakers pull new games after Gambling Commission alerting
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2 April 2019
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Two leading UK have actually pulled new high stakes wagering video games after a warning from the Gambling Commission.
Paddy Power and Betfred dealt with criticism their roulette-style video games weakened brand-new rules on fixed-odds wagering.
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The optimum stake on fixed-odds wagering terminals was this week cut from ₤ 100 to ₤ 2, and the regulator warned against any attempts to circumvent the guidelines.
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Betfred stated it desired more talks with the commission, while Paddy Power stated its game was only a limited trial.
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The ₤ 2 cap on fixed-odds wagering terminals (FOBTs) was recommended by the Gambling Commission in March last year and is backed by the federal government as part of efforts to lower gambling-related harm.
The Betfred game included two bicyclists on a screen in stores racing on a velodrome track with numbers on it. When the cyclist at the rear captures the one in front, the number they are on is the winning number.
the yohaig code numbers are 1 to 36, matching those on a roulette wheel, and other bets can be positioned on odd and even numbers, colours, rows and columns. Customers might wager up to ₤ 500.
Paddy Power's game, with a maximum stake of ₤ 100 - the level before this promotion code week's FOBT rule-change - likewise involved banking on numbers between 1 and 36.
A Paddy Power representative stated: "This video game was presented as part of a brief trial in a selection of shops. The trial was ceased within 24 hours of beginning and this item will not be released across our estate."
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Ahead of the commission's intervention, both companies drew fire from critics. Shadow culture minister Tom Watson described them as "FOBTs through the back door".
Tracey Crouch MP, who resigned as sports minister over the delay in cutting FOBT stakes, said any effort circumvent this week's modifications to the optimal stakes "would be morally reckless".
In a statement on Tuesday, Richard Watson, executive director for enforcement at the commission, said: "We have actually been absolutely clear with operators about our expectations to act responsibly following the stake cut application today.
"We have told operators to remove new items which weaken the changes, and we will investigate any other items that are not within the spirit and intent of the new rules."He said that a 3rd bookmaker that was poised to release a comparable product to those at Paddy Power and Betfred had been cautioned against doing so.
A Betfred spokesman stated: "We got rid of the virtual cycling video game and all associated marketing at 10.30 am today after conversations with the Gambling Commission."
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