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New restrictions designed to make online casino games less intensive and safer have been announced by the Gambling Commission.
They include the introduction of limits on spin speeds, as well as a permanent ban on features that speed up play or celebrate losses as wins.
Operators must clearly display to the player their total losses or wins.
The Gambling Commission said online operators would need to implement the new rules by 31 October.
The moves come in response to concern over what are known as online slot games - that is, games designed to mimic slot machines in real-life betting shops and casinos.