According to new figures, the total amount staked on the casino-type fixed odds betting terminals in 2014 was £3.4billion.
The machines allow customers to bet up to £100 every 20 seconds on computer-generated versions of casino games. The Scottish have blown an astounding £158,000,000 on these new controversial slot machines dubbed the ‘crack cocaine of gambling’.
According to new figures, the total amount staked on the casino-type fixed odds betting terminals in 2014 was £3.4billion.
The machines allow customers to bet up to £100 every 20 seconds on computer-generated versions of casino games.
The figures from the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, based on industry data, showed that north of the Border the amount spent last year was £158million, up £2million on the previous year.
They also showed that more than 170,000 Scots gambled on FOBTs last year. They included more than 37,000 problem gamblers, who lost more than £63million – an average of £1683 each.
Adrian Parkinson, spokesman for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, said: “We are still seeing growth in FOBT revenue with £158million snatched out of local Scottish economies last year.
“But it is how sustained the losses are year on year that mask what is happening among users of FOBTs. Since 2008, over £8billion has been lost on FOBTs, with Scotland contributing about £800million of those losses.”
Maxicoin offer a variety of Fruit Machines to hire, rent or profit share including the latest models from Bell Fruit, Barcrest and other major manufacturers.
We can advise you on the best Fruit Machine for your needs, along with the necessary statutory requirements such as MGD registration and local authority permits.
- Category C Fruit Machine - £35/£70/£100 jackpot with stakes upto £1Suitable for any type of licensed premises. New £100 jackpot fruit machines are now available.
- Category D Fruit Machine - £5 jackpot with stakes upto 10p. Suitable for any type of licensed premises.
- Category B3 Fruit Machine - £500 jackpot with stakes up to £2. Suitable only for AGC (Adult Gaming Centre) or LBO (Licensed Betting Office)
- Category B3A Fruit Machine - £500 jackpot (Ticket Payout only) with stakes up to £2. Suitable for members clubs only.
- Category B4 Fruit Machine - £100/£150/£250/£400 jackpot with stakes up to £1. Suitable for members clubs only.
All our Fruit Machines are fitted with note acceptors as standard. Some machines maybe fitted with note pay out units too.
£100 Jackpot Fruit Machines (Category C) are now available to rent from £37.50 per week which includes a Note payout facility, alternatively you can get one for free on a profit share. £400 Jackpot Fruit Machines (Category B4) are also available to rent from £35.00 per week too.