What are FOBT machines?
FOBT (Fixed Odds Betting Terminals) are computerised machines found in betting shops and some land-based casinos. They serve a vaariety of games with fixed odds outcomes. The most popular is FOBT roulette.
Who makes FOBT machines?
There are many makers of FOBT machines. The majority of machines in the UK are created by Inspired Gaming, Global Draw and Cyberview.
Where can I find FOBT machines?
The majority of UK bookmakers now have FOBT terminals on their premises. They were introduced in the UK in 2002 and their instant popularity led to a widespread growth in useage throughout Britain. Cyberview count,, amongst others, Boyle Sports, Coral, Ladbrokes, PaddyPower and William Hill as customers.
How much can I win on FOBT roulette?
The minimum bet for roulette games is 25p a spin and the maximum bet is £100. The maximum amount one can win on any given spin is £500.
How do FOBT machines work?
As is evident by the name, fixed-odds-betting-terminals offer games of fixed-odds. The result is determined by a random number generator. The money returned is based around the odds of this random number. All games, in a similar fashion to casinos, have a house edge. This is between 2.5% and 5% depending on the manufacturer.
Is FOBT roulette fixed?
Many roulette customers have complained about FOBT roulette being fixed. As with all players in the UK casino and gambling market, FOBT manufacturers are strictly regulated. More information about this regulation can be obtained from the Gambling Commission.
Can I beat FOBT roulette?
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fobt is the acronym for fixed odds betting terminals
FOBT is the acronym for Fixed Odds Betting Terminals. These are electronic gambling machines, many of which incorporate touch screen technology. In the UK they are to be found in casinos and betting shops. First introduced in 2001 in licensed betting shops, they have been identified as an increasing source of addiction for gamblers. In 2007 was reported that 11.2% of gambling addicts had problems with FOBTs.
In 2009, Gamcare, a registered charity which provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem, reported that the number of people seeking help for addiction to FOBTs is still increasing.
On FOBTs you can bet any amount from £1 to £100 and the machines can offer up to six types of games such as poker, blackjack, and the most popular of all, roulette. The game of roulette offers the speed of a fruit machine, but with higher payments and the fixed odds of the roulette table. No doubt many addicts thinking they can beat the machine by calculating the odds or next number due to come up.
Gamcare identify that an additional problem with the machines is that you do not receive cash immediately like a fruit machine. Instead you print out a ticket and have to take it to the betting shop counter to cash it in. Thus the gambler is tempted then to use the money to bet on a horse race.
Gamcare argue that with both machines and horse race betting in the one place, it is easier for the gambler to loose money. Boredom is often seen as one of the causes of gambling, and in the betting shop waiting for the next race, what easier way is there to fill in time than by using a FOBT?
Betting shops owners report that the machines are now an important source of revenue, especially for betting shops where poor weather can often mean that a day’s racing is cancelled. The return for one machine in a betting shop is between 2 and 3 percent. Owners of the machine have a social responsibility imposed under the Gambling Act 2005 and the Gambling Commission’s principal code of practice. More information on this can be found on the Gambling Commission website
Gambling addiction causes many financial and social problems. For advice on gambling problems contact Gamcare.
In 2009, Gamcare, a registered charity which provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem, reported that the number of people seeking help for addiction to FOBTs is still increasing.
On FOBTs you can bet any amount from £1 to £100 and the machines can offer up to six types of games such as poker, blackjack, and the most popular of all, roulette. The game of roulette offers the speed of a fruit machine, but with higher payments and the fixed odds of the roulette table. No doubt many addicts thinking they can beat the machine by calculating the odds or next number due to come up.
Gamcare identify that an additional problem with the machines is that you do not receive cash immediately like a fruit machine. Instead you print out a ticket and have to take it to the betting shop counter to cash it in. Thus the gambler is tempted then to use the money to bet on a horse race.
Gamcare argue that with both machines and horse race betting in the one place, it is easier for the gambler to loose money. Boredom is often seen as one of the causes of gambling, and in the betting shop waiting for the next race, what easier way is there to fill in time than by using a FOBT?
Betting shops owners report that the machines are now an important source of revenue, especially for betting shops where poor weather can often mean that a day’s racing is cancelled. The return for one machine in a betting shop is between 2 and 3 percent. Owners of the machine have a social responsibility imposed under the Gambling Act 2005 and the Gambling Commission’s principal code of practice. More information on this can be found on the Gambling Commission website
Gambling addiction causes many financial and social problems. For advice on gambling problems contact Gamcare.
The goverments stance on fobts
Fixed Odds Betting Machines
The Government today made clear its position on the increasing number of fixed odds betting machines being installed in betting shops. These machines can enable customers to play virtual casino games for prizes up to £50,000.
Richard Caborn, the Minister with responsibility for gambling, confirmed in a statement to Parliament the Government's plan is to introduce new legislation which will be drafted in such a way that these betting machines will be brought within the relevant controls for gaming machines.
The statement was made as the Gaming Board of Great Britain and the Association of British Bookmakers have agreed to the bringing of a test case to clarify the status of fixed odds betting machines under the existing law.
Commenting on the forthcoming case Richard Caborn said:
"While it would not be appropriate to comment on the merits or possible outcome of such legal proceedings we welcome any action which will bring certainty to this issue so far as the present law is concerned.
"We take the view that the uncontrolled proliferation of high-prize machine gaming on the high street risks seriously increasing problem gambling."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The full text of the statement is set out below:
"The Government has noted with concern the increasing installation in licensed betting offices of machines, described as fixed odds betting machines, which enable customers to play virtual casino games for prizes up to £50,000.
"The present law allows only two gaming machines in any betting office, offering maximum prizes of £25. Under the Government's proposals for reform of the laws on gambling in Great Britain, published in A safe bet for success (Cm 5397), betting offices would be able to install up to four gaming machines with a maximum prize of £500. Cm 5397 also noted the appearance of betting machines, pointing out that they have many of the characteristics which justify controls over gaming machines.
"The Government understands that the Gaming Board for Great Britain and the Association of British Bookmakers have agreed to the bringing of a test case to clarify the status of fixed odds betting machines under the existing law. While it would not be appropriate to comment on the merits or possible outcome of such legal proceedings we welcome any action which will bring certainty to this issue so far as the present law is concerned.
"In order to make the position on future legislation clear for interested parties, I wish to confirm that the statement set out in 'A Safe Bet for Success' remains the Government's current policy. Therefore, our current plan is to introduce new legislation which will be drafted in such a way that those betting machines which in reality involve gaming will be brought within the relevant controls for gaming machines. We take the view that the uncontrolled proliferation of high-prize machine gaming on the high street risks seriously increasing problem gambling."
2. A Bill to modernise and reform the law on gambling in Great Britain is now in preparation. While of course no commitments as to timing can be given, it will be a possible candidate for inclusion in the 2003-04 Session
3. Machine gambling that involves virtual events generally falls within controls on gaming in other jurisdictions. The Bill will need to include a clear distinction between the use of machines in betting offices for gaming and other uses, including the more efficient placing of bets on horseracing and other sporting events
4. The statement does not directly affect the display in licensed betting offices of virtual races (such as Portman Park) on which bets may be taken at the counter.
The Government today made clear its position on the increasing number of fixed odds betting machines being installed in betting shops. These machines can enable customers to play virtual casino games for prizes up to £50,000.
Richard Caborn, the Minister with responsibility for gambling, confirmed in a statement to Parliament the Government's plan is to introduce new legislation which will be drafted in such a way that these betting machines will be brought within the relevant controls for gaming machines.
The statement was made as the Gaming Board of Great Britain and the Association of British Bookmakers have agreed to the bringing of a test case to clarify the status of fixed odds betting machines under the existing law.
Commenting on the forthcoming case Richard Caborn said:
"While it would not be appropriate to comment on the merits or possible outcome of such legal proceedings we welcome any action which will bring certainty to this issue so far as the present law is concerned.
"We take the view that the uncontrolled proliferation of high-prize machine gaming on the high street risks seriously increasing problem gambling."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The full text of the statement is set out below:
"The Government has noted with concern the increasing installation in licensed betting offices of machines, described as fixed odds betting machines, which enable customers to play virtual casino games for prizes up to £50,000.
"The present law allows only two gaming machines in any betting office, offering maximum prizes of £25. Under the Government's proposals for reform of the laws on gambling in Great Britain, published in A safe bet for success (Cm 5397), betting offices would be able to install up to four gaming machines with a maximum prize of £500. Cm 5397 also noted the appearance of betting machines, pointing out that they have many of the characteristics which justify controls over gaming machines.
"The Government understands that the Gaming Board for Great Britain and the Association of British Bookmakers have agreed to the bringing of a test case to clarify the status of fixed odds betting machines under the existing law. While it would not be appropriate to comment on the merits or possible outcome of such legal proceedings we welcome any action which will bring certainty to this issue so far as the present law is concerned.
"In order to make the position on future legislation clear for interested parties, I wish to confirm that the statement set out in 'A Safe Bet for Success' remains the Government's current policy. Therefore, our current plan is to introduce new legislation which will be drafted in such a way that those betting machines which in reality involve gaming will be brought within the relevant controls for gaming machines. We take the view that the uncontrolled proliferation of high-prize machine gaming on the high street risks seriously increasing problem gambling."
2. A Bill to modernise and reform the law on gambling in Great Britain is now in preparation. While of course no commitments as to timing can be given, it will be a possible candidate for inclusion in the 2003-04 Session
3. Machine gambling that involves virtual events generally falls within controls on gaming in other jurisdictions. The Bill will need to include a clear distinction between the use of machines in betting offices for gaming and other uses, including the more efficient placing of bets on horseracing and other sporting events
4. The statement does not directly affect the display in licensed betting offices of virtual races (such as Portman Park) on which bets may be taken at the counter.
Fobts a problem??
High-stakes gaming machines that were introduced in their thousands after a relaxation of the gambling laws are causing serious addiction problems, evidence from the first NHS gambling clinic suggests.
Almost two thirds of people admitted to the National Problem Gambling Clinic are suffering from habits exacerbated by games terminals found in all of Britain’s 8,500 betting shops, The Times has learnt.
An internal audit carried out by the clinic — offering the first robust clinical statistics on the triggers for problem gambling — reveals that more than 60 out of more than 100 people referred have addictions that are encouraged by fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs).
There are 27,000 of these terminals offering prizes of £500 for bets as low as 25p on games such as roulette, blackjack and virtual racing.
Related Links
* COMMENT: Government should take heed
* CASE STUDY: I lost £1,000 in 20 minutes
* Electronic gambling: you're odds-on to lose
Bookmakers installed thousands of fixed-odds terminals after Gordon Brown, when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, abolished the duty on individual bets in favour of a tax on bookmakers’ profits in 2001.
Responding to concerns about the terminals’ addictive format, which has been described as “the crack cocaine of gambling”, the Government agreed to draw up a code of practice limiting bookmakers to four machines per venue and a maximum £500 win. Critics said that the restriction did little to control a form of quick-fire betting on which users could lose £1,000 in less than half an hour.
The pioneering NHS gambling clinic, which opened in Soho ten weeks ago and is part of the the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, is the first free clinician-led treatment programme and has provided statistics on the types of problem gambling and their effects. It is hoped that the model, which has funding from the gambling industry, will be introduced around the country.
The Gambling Commission, the industry watchdog, recently concluded that there were between 250,000 and 300,000 problem gamblers in Britain — about 0.6 per cent of the adult population. Government studies of prevalence suggest that it has not increased over the past decade, despite the arrival of FOTBs and hundreds of online gaming websites.
Henrietta Bowden-Jones, a consultant psychiatrist who set up the gambling clinic, said that the evidence of habits emerging from the flood of referrals emphasised the importance of NHS involvement. Until now, gambling treatment has been offered by self-help groups, charities and private clinics that are beyond the limited budgets of most problem gamblers.
“We are building up the first proper evidence-based data set, which can show the triggers and levels of addiction, the spend, the frequency and the negative consequences,” she said, adding that she intended to publish a full audit of findings later in the year.
“We were not really prepared for the level of demand for the service,” she said, adding that the main cause of gambling problems appeared to be FOBTs, online sites and race betting. “A lot of people who start off betting on horses and dogs, and have started to develop a problem, have migrated to FOBTs and online sites. It’s the immediacy of the gratification, the cycle of excitement. It is the way the machine taps into the reward pathways of the brain. Games like roulette are what people are becoming really addicted to.
“I have people coming into my clinic who have not eaten properly for months. They are emaciated because they are on such tight food budgets because of their debts.”
Dr Bowden-Jones, who is to join a government gambling strategy board, said that most referrals — of which 60 per cent were self-referrals — were from men aged between 18 and 75, including many successful professionals. The clinic hopes to reach out to female gamblers, who were under-represented among referrals so far.
After an initial psychiatric assessment, people who come to the clinic sign up for nine weeks of one-to-one cognitive behavioural therapy. Neil Smith, a clinical psychologist, said that this concentrated on understanding behaviour triggers, developing strategies to counter temptation and controlling a person’s spending cycle.
A spokeswoman for GamCare, the industry-funded counselling service, said that betting on horses and dogs was still the main cause for concern but that FOBTs seemed to be particularly attractive to problem gamblers. “Certain measures could be taken such as limiting spendand interrupting play,” she said.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has asked the Gambling Commission to investigate the link between FOBTs and an increase in problem gamblers. The commission will submit its findings in the summer.
Russ Phillips, chief executive of the Association of British Bookmakers, welcomed NHS involvement in the sector. “It needs to take a bigger role,” he said. “But people must remember that problem gambling is not simple — it’s complex, with many factors involved. Even if you were to take drastic action \, how does that help the problem gambler? It may mean they just move elsewhere.”
DCMS spokesman said:
"Ministers have made it clear that they view with concern the growing popularity of these fixed odds machines offering high prizes.
“At our request, the Gambling Commission is making a high priority research to identify the risks these machines may pose in relation to problem gambling and they will provide an update and recommendations by this summer.
“The Gambling Act gave us tough new powers to ensure that young people and vulnerable people are protected more effectively than ever before - and if this detailed research confirms that these machines are a particular problem, we will not hesitate to use our powers under the Act to take further action.
Almost two thirds of people admitted to the National Problem Gambling Clinic are suffering from habits exacerbated by games terminals found in all of Britain’s 8,500 betting shops, The Times has learnt.
An internal audit carried out by the clinic — offering the first robust clinical statistics on the triggers for problem gambling — reveals that more than 60 out of more than 100 people referred have addictions that are encouraged by fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs).
There are 27,000 of these terminals offering prizes of £500 for bets as low as 25p on games such as roulette, blackjack and virtual racing.
Related Links
* COMMENT: Government should take heed
* CASE STUDY: I lost £1,000 in 20 minutes
* Electronic gambling: you're odds-on to lose
Bookmakers installed thousands of fixed-odds terminals after Gordon Brown, when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, abolished the duty on individual bets in favour of a tax on bookmakers’ profits in 2001.
Responding to concerns about the terminals’ addictive format, which has been described as “the crack cocaine of gambling”, the Government agreed to draw up a code of practice limiting bookmakers to four machines per venue and a maximum £500 win. Critics said that the restriction did little to control a form of quick-fire betting on which users could lose £1,000 in less than half an hour.
The pioneering NHS gambling clinic, which opened in Soho ten weeks ago and is part of the the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, is the first free clinician-led treatment programme and has provided statistics on the types of problem gambling and their effects. It is hoped that the model, which has funding from the gambling industry, will be introduced around the country.
The Gambling Commission, the industry watchdog, recently concluded that there were between 250,000 and 300,000 problem gamblers in Britain — about 0.6 per cent of the adult population. Government studies of prevalence suggest that it has not increased over the past decade, despite the arrival of FOTBs and hundreds of online gaming websites.
Henrietta Bowden-Jones, a consultant psychiatrist who set up the gambling clinic, said that the evidence of habits emerging from the flood of referrals emphasised the importance of NHS involvement. Until now, gambling treatment has been offered by self-help groups, charities and private clinics that are beyond the limited budgets of most problem gamblers.
“We are building up the first proper evidence-based data set, which can show the triggers and levels of addiction, the spend, the frequency and the negative consequences,” she said, adding that she intended to publish a full audit of findings later in the year.
“We were not really prepared for the level of demand for the service,” she said, adding that the main cause of gambling problems appeared to be FOBTs, online sites and race betting. “A lot of people who start off betting on horses and dogs, and have started to develop a problem, have migrated to FOBTs and online sites. It’s the immediacy of the gratification, the cycle of excitement. It is the way the machine taps into the reward pathways of the brain. Games like roulette are what people are becoming really addicted to.
“I have people coming into my clinic who have not eaten properly for months. They are emaciated because they are on such tight food budgets because of their debts.”
Dr Bowden-Jones, who is to join a government gambling strategy board, said that most referrals — of which 60 per cent were self-referrals — were from men aged between 18 and 75, including many successful professionals. The clinic hopes to reach out to female gamblers, who were under-represented among referrals so far.
After an initial psychiatric assessment, people who come to the clinic sign up for nine weeks of one-to-one cognitive behavioural therapy. Neil Smith, a clinical psychologist, said that this concentrated on understanding behaviour triggers, developing strategies to counter temptation and controlling a person’s spending cycle.
A spokeswoman for GamCare, the industry-funded counselling service, said that betting on horses and dogs was still the main cause for concern but that FOBTs seemed to be particularly attractive to problem gamblers. “Certain measures could be taken such as limiting spendand interrupting play,” she said.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has asked the Gambling Commission to investigate the link between FOBTs and an increase in problem gamblers. The commission will submit its findings in the summer.
Russ Phillips, chief executive of the Association of British Bookmakers, welcomed NHS involvement in the sector. “It needs to take a bigger role,” he said. “But people must remember that problem gambling is not simple — it’s complex, with many factors involved. Even if you were to take drastic action \, how does that help the problem gambler? It may mean they just move elsewhere.”
DCMS spokesman said:
"Ministers have made it clear that they view with concern the growing popularity of these fixed odds machines offering high prizes.
“At our request, the Gambling Commission is making a high priority research to identify the risks these machines may pose in relation to problem gambling and they will provide an update and recommendations by this summer.
“The Gambling Act gave us tough new powers to ensure that young people and vulnerable people are protected more effectively than ever before - and if this detailed research confirms that these machines are a particular problem, we will not hesitate to use our powers under the Act to take further action.
fixed Odds Betting Terminals
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Exploring Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
9 September 2004
In the last week Bookmakers have announced increased profits for the first half of this year. They attribute much of this increase to the rising popularity of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). In light of this, and a steady growth in the number of callers to the GamCare Helpline and those attending for face to face counselling mentioning FOBTs as their primary form of gambling, we thought it timely to take a look at these relatively new machines and the way they appear to have changed the face of gambling on the high street.
These pages aim to explore the background of FOBTs, how they are regulated and how to stay safe if you use them. We hope you find this section of our website useful and using the form below we would welcome any feedback or comments you may have on the subject.
All gambling involves risks. With gambling we need to be responsible and know when to stop. If you feel you, or someone you know is having difficulty with gambling contact our confidential telephone helpline on 0845 6000 133.
What are FOBTs?
Introduced less than three years ago FOBTs offer the betting shop visitor a very new experience. These ‘touch-screen’ terminals, similar in look to quiz machines familiar in pubs and clubs, offer a number of games, roulette being the most popular. Never before has a machine in a betting shop offered the opportunity to play casino table games. With maximum prizes of £500 with each spin of the roulette wheel payouts far exceed that of traditional fruit machines. Many bookmakers claim that revenue generated from FOBTs now exceeds traditional over-the-counter gambling.
In March 2004 a Code of Practice was introduced by the Association of British Bookmakers governing the supply and use of FOBTs in licensed betting offices. Produced with the intention of being implemented alongside the Good Practice and Social Responsibility Code for Betting Offices agreed with GamCare, the code limits the number of terminals in any betting office to four machines. As well as limiting stake and payout amounts it regulates the time taken between each transaction or bet. The code also demands that every terminal has a ‘help’ page providing details of the GamCare helpline and that appropriate GamCare posters and leaflets should be visible.
The FOBT experience
As mentioned above, there are several fixed odds games available, but many machines are now limited to roulette, which is by far the most popular. The experience of playing an FOBT is a little like combining the experience of a fruit machine with traditional casino games, teaming the relatively rapid speed of play found on a fruit machine with the higher payouts and more flexible stakes of roulette.
Money is inserted either as notes or coins in the machine itself or using your debit card over the counter. Initial deposits could be over £100. To place a bet you choose the size of your initial stake and touch the screen on the relevant numbers or other selections (such as red/black or odd/even) to place the bet on the table. Once you have placed your bets you touch the screen again to set the roulette wheel spinning. Excitement and anticipation can build up as you wait for about 15 seconds for the wheel to spin and hope that it lands on your selection. One game can go pretty quickly so it’s always important to be aware of how much money you are spending.
One significant difference to fruit machines is that if you want to stop playing and cash in you do not collect money directly from the machine. Instead a ticket is printed displaying the remaining credit (plus or minus any winnings or losses), which you then take to the shop counter to exchange. It is possible that this increases the likelihood that you will gamble until all your money has been lost.
Use these links to learn about why we gamble, facts and figures and the impact of gambling addiction
Being responsible and staying safe when playing FOBTs
Remember! GamCare does not wish to restrict the choices or opportunities for anyone to operate, or take part in, gambling activities that are legally available in the UK. But, we ask that you keep the following simple messages in mind when you gamble. We want people to enjoy their recreation and spare time, but do not forget that being responsible is key to staying safe, out of trouble and making sure things remain fun.
>You’re buying fun, not investing your money
>Before playing, set strict limits on how much time and money you’re going to spend
>Quit while you’re ahead
>Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
>Don’t spend more money on gambling with the hope to win back money that you have lost
>Keep up other interests and hobbies - don’t let gambling take over your life
>Don’t gamble in order to escape from stress or boredom
Exploring Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
9 September 2004
In the last week Bookmakers have announced increased profits for the first half of this year. They attribute much of this increase to the rising popularity of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs). In light of this, and a steady growth in the number of callers to the GamCare Helpline and those attending for face to face counselling mentioning FOBTs as their primary form of gambling, we thought it timely to take a look at these relatively new machines and the way they appear to have changed the face of gambling on the high street.
These pages aim to explore the background of FOBTs, how they are regulated and how to stay safe if you use them. We hope you find this section of our website useful and using the form below we would welcome any feedback or comments you may have on the subject.
All gambling involves risks. With gambling we need to be responsible and know when to stop. If you feel you, or someone you know is having difficulty with gambling contact our confidential telephone helpline on 0845 6000 133.
What are FOBTs?
Introduced less than three years ago FOBTs offer the betting shop visitor a very new experience. These ‘touch-screen’ terminals, similar in look to quiz machines familiar in pubs and clubs, offer a number of games, roulette being the most popular. Never before has a machine in a betting shop offered the opportunity to play casino table games. With maximum prizes of £500 with each spin of the roulette wheel payouts far exceed that of traditional fruit machines. Many bookmakers claim that revenue generated from FOBTs now exceeds traditional over-the-counter gambling.
In March 2004 a Code of Practice was introduced by the Association of British Bookmakers governing the supply and use of FOBTs in licensed betting offices. Produced with the intention of being implemented alongside the Good Practice and Social Responsibility Code for Betting Offices agreed with GamCare, the code limits the number of terminals in any betting office to four machines. As well as limiting stake and payout amounts it regulates the time taken between each transaction or bet. The code also demands that every terminal has a ‘help’ page providing details of the GamCare helpline and that appropriate GamCare posters and leaflets should be visible.
The FOBT experience
As mentioned above, there are several fixed odds games available, but many machines are now limited to roulette, which is by far the most popular. The experience of playing an FOBT is a little like combining the experience of a fruit machine with traditional casino games, teaming the relatively rapid speed of play found on a fruit machine with the higher payouts and more flexible stakes of roulette.
Money is inserted either as notes or coins in the machine itself or using your debit card over the counter. Initial deposits could be over £100. To place a bet you choose the size of your initial stake and touch the screen on the relevant numbers or other selections (such as red/black or odd/even) to place the bet on the table. Once you have placed your bets you touch the screen again to set the roulette wheel spinning. Excitement and anticipation can build up as you wait for about 15 seconds for the wheel to spin and hope that it lands on your selection. One game can go pretty quickly so it’s always important to be aware of how much money you are spending.
One significant difference to fruit machines is that if you want to stop playing and cash in you do not collect money directly from the machine. Instead a ticket is printed displaying the remaining credit (plus or minus any winnings or losses), which you then take to the shop counter to exchange. It is possible that this increases the likelihood that you will gamble until all your money has been lost.
Use these links to learn about why we gamble, facts and figures and the impact of gambling addiction
Being responsible and staying safe when playing FOBTs
Remember! GamCare does not wish to restrict the choices or opportunities for anyone to operate, or take part in, gambling activities that are legally available in the UK. But, we ask that you keep the following simple messages in mind when you gamble. We want people to enjoy their recreation and spare time, but do not forget that being responsible is key to staying safe, out of trouble and making sure things remain fun.
>You’re buying fun, not investing your money
>Before playing, set strict limits on how much time and money you’re going to spend
>Quit while you’re ahead
>Only gamble with money you can afford to lose
>Don’t spend more money on gambling with the hope to win back money that you have lost
>Keep up other interests and hobbies - don’t let gambling take over your life
>Don’t gamble in order to escape from stress or boredom
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