Landmark stake changes “critical” for UK safeguarding 

As part of a sea of regulatory changes within UK gambling, DCMS cemented plans for the introduction of online slot stake limits of £5 for those aged over 25 and £2 for young adults aged 18-24, as recommended by the White Paper.

Implementation of £5 and £2 stake limits on online slots will come in at the end of November, signifying a landmark change for UK gambling safeguards. Approved in February, the rollout of the changes has been fragmated.

Operators were granted an initial six weeks to comply with the new rules, followed by an additional six weeks to implement technical solutions ensuring full compliance with the reduced £2 stake limit for 18-24 year olds.

DCMS cited that the latest changes are ‘a critical protection’ when it comes to safeguarding players, as it looks to enhance safeguards for more vulnerable younger players.

DCMS stated: “Technological developments in recent years have dramatically changed the way people gamble. Gambling has shifted from betting shops and casi..