New Rules on AWP machines from 27th October 2006
02-Nov-2006
News from Poppleston Allen
New Rules on AWP machines from 27th October 2006
When the Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) recently announced the increase in the maximum AWP prize for “all cash” machines to £35 and the stake to 50p, you may have missed the accompanying new rules in respect of provision of AWP machines.
All these machines as of 27th October 2006, must display the Game Care helpline number and have clear signage prohibiting under 18 year olds from playing on the machines. Furthermore the DCMS asserted the need for Licensees to sufficiently supervise the gaming machines to ensure that children are prevented from playing. The DCMS message to the trade is that it must be aware of its social responsibility in respect of gaming machines. According to the DCMS the increase was a result of real improvements in social responsibility, but the warning to the trade is that if this does not continue, we could see a another long delay in any future increase or ultimately the new levels withdrawn.
