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Lords In Focus by Russell Taylor. It was first published on Tuesday, 8 March 2016. It was last updated on Tuesday, 8 March 2016.

Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill [HL]: Briefing for Lords Stages

The Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat). The Bill received its first reading in the House of Lords on 3 June 2015 and is due to be read a second time on 11 March 2016. The Bill contains provisions which would reduce the maximum stake for each use of a category B2 gaming machine (often referred to as a ‘fixed odds betting terminal’) from £100 to £2.

This House of Lords Library briefing provides a short background on B2 gaming machines (including recent developments and concerns) and on the potential effect of the legislation.  

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
LIF-2016-0019 
Category
Lords In Focus - Bills
Related items
Gaming Machines
Wednesday, 9 March 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Betting shops Employment Finance Gaming machines Gambling Commission Association of British Bookmakers
Legislation
Gambling (Categorisation and Use of B2 Gaming Machines) Bill (HL) 2015-16
Contains statistics
Yes
Published by
House of Lords Library
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk