The British Government has set up a Working Party to examine the issue of slot machines and particularly of fixed odds betting terminals.
The FOBT Working Party, as it is now known, has asked for comments from interested parties on the current state of the gaming industry and its immediate prospects and the effect of the implementation of the Gambling Act 2005.
FOBTs in particular have caused some concern as they are used extensively in bookmakers shops to gamble on roulette and other games.
It is estimated that £1.4bn of the £2.5bn income for the Government’s Tote betting business comes from FOBTs.
