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Hong Kong lawmakers propose fee and prize caps for claw machines

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Hong Kong lawmakers are proposing regulations for claw and pinball machines, including caps on game fees at HK$5 and prize values at HK$300. These measures aim to address concerns about "deceptive" designs that make winning difficult and to curb potential addiction. The proposed bill, which will be discussed by lawmakers next week, seeks to balance user protection with the development of the amusement industry. AI

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Hong Kong lawmakers propose fee and prize caps for claw machines

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Fee, prize caps proposed for claw machines amid ‘deceptive design’ concerns

    The operation of claw and pinball machines in Hong Kong should be regulated by capping fees and prize values as a first step to curb addiction to automated games, lawmakers have said, while also warning of “deceptive” designs that make winning impossible. While calling for a bala…

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