Contactless payment recommended in gambling proposals
April 27, 2023
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UKHospitality has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding customers from any gambling harms and commended the Government for recommending new payments that would help improve play protection in pubs.
The Government has published a white paper aimed to improve and reform the gambling industry. One of the recommendations is to introduce contactless payment methods for gaming machines, something UKHospitality has been calling for.
UKHospitality Chief Executive, Kate Nicholls, said: “As a sector, we take very seriously our role in ensuring that levels of gambling on machines in pubs and other hospitality venues remain measured, and will continue to do our best to safeguard our customers from any gambling harms.
UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls
“We particularly commend the report’s recommendation to bring contactless payment methods into consideration. This an opportunity to improve player protection in pubs, by enabling better control of stake restrictions and limits imposed by the players themselves.
“We will also continue to engage with the relevant authorities to examine what measures can further tackle under-age gambling, which we believe can be effectively achieved without the need to resort to legislation.
“It is important to recognise that revenue from gambling machines can be a valuable source of income for struggling venues. We therefore hope this review marks a restoration of gambling machines in pubs, where they can be responsibly played and enjoyed.”
