How £100 vanishes in minutes: inside the ‘slot farms’ targeted in the budget

The UK government has introduced a 25% tax on adult gaming centres, targeting so-called 'slot farms' that have been found to lure customers in with high-stakes games. These centres, often located in shopping areas, use tactics like music and visuals to keep players engaged and spending large amounts of money quickly. The tax aims to curb the growth of these centres and reduce their impact on the economy.

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The new 25% tax on adult gaming centres will increase their costs and potentially reduce their profitability. This could lead to a decline in the sector's performance and investor sentiment.

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