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Gaming Machines

Volume 477: debated on Tuesday 17 June 2008

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport when the conclusions of the triennial review of stakes and prizes for gaming machines will be published; and if he will make a statement. (212090)

A triennial review of stakes and prizes grew up by custom and practice under the previous gambling legislation, and has no statutory basis. The Government last increased stake and prize levels for certain categories of gaming machine in October 2006, earlier than planned and at the industry's request. We are committed to a further review no later than 2009.