UKGC Publishes Results of Slot Changes

Additionally, the Commission confirmed that despite a decline in spin speeds, consumer staking activity had not significantly increased to offset this.

UKGC Publishes Results of Slot Changes

The Gambling Commission has released an assessment of the changes made to online slots and their preliminary findings. According to the survey, there is some indication that play intensity has decreased during sessions since the adjustments to online slot games were implemented.

Additionally, the Commission confirmed that despite a decline in spin speeds, consumer staking activity had not significantly increased to offset this. A poll of 2,000 individuals revealed that there was no evidence that these alterations had a materially negative influence on the gamers' satisfaction.

Only a few hours before making this declaration, the Gambling Commission published a study stating that longer slot session length had grown by 10%.

Tim Miller, Director for Policy and Research, commented after this implementation:

"Our assessment of the changes to online slot games has shown indications of reduced play intensity with no significant negative impacts on play or behaviours. "That's positive, but we aren't complacent and will continue to monitor this specific part of the sector for both any unintended circumstances or non-compliance."

A total of six amendments and restrictions were included in the stringent measures package that was announced on February 2 2021, and would go into effect on October 31, 2021.

These included restrictions on features that quicken gameplay or create the impression that players are in control of the outcome, quicker than 2.5-second slot spins, automated options, and any illusion of a win when the return is less than the initial wager.

Other changes include displaying wins and losses in the user interface and permanently banning reverse withdrawals, in which users could previously use the money they had asked to withdraw to play.