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China Bans Gambling Content from Gaming Devices

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November 25, 2019

Niji Narayan

China Bans Gambling Content from Gaming Devices

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China has issued a regulation to eliminate gambling content from gaming machines and devices.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said the regulation will forbid gaming machines and devices from having gambling functions. Gambling devices that automatically decide results, such as slot machines, are also prohibited.

According to the document, electronic gambling devices set at entertainment and business operation venues should not be open to juveniles under the age of 18.

Those who seriously violate the regulation will be put on a blacklist for the cultural market. The regulation will take effect on January 1, 2020.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.