Why is my max stake amount £5 or £2 on Slots?

In accordance with the latest Gambling Commission regulations for UK players, a new £5 Max Bet limit on slots has been introduced for players aged 25 and over. This means that £5 will be the maximum amount any player over 25 can wager per spin.

This rule officially takes effect on April 9, 2025. However, at Betvictor, we take our commitment to responsible gambling seriously. To ensure a seamless transition, we have implemented these limits ahead of schedule, giving players time to adjust before the deadline.

In line with these regulatory changes, a new £2 Max Bet limit on slots will apply to players aged 18-24. This rule comes into effect on May 21st, meaning all players within this age group will be limited to a maximum stake of £2 per spin.

Why am I getting an error message when trying to bet more than £5/£2?

This restriction applies to all UK-registered accounts to ensure that players cannot exceed the maximum stake limit set for their age group.

Which games are not affected by these changes?

All Live Casino games, Table Games, and Arcade games remain unaffected by these updates.

Following an 8-week review in 2020 conducted by the UK Gambling Commission a proposal was made to implement changes to Slots games to make them safer for players. The overall aim is to reduce the intensity of slot games.
​These changes were implemented October 31st 2021

​What the measures are and what it means

​Prohibiting multiple slot games – A restriction will be implemented to ensure players are permitted to play only one slot game at a time per account across multiple tabs/windows, browsers, applications (apps) or devices.

​Introducing speed of play limits – A minimum cycle game speed of 2.5 seconds for Slot games.

​Prohibiting player-led “spin stop” features - The ability to speed up games such as turbo, quick spin and slam stop are not permitted.

​Prohibiting auto-play functionality for online slots – Auto-play or auto-spin will no longer be permitted for Slot games; customers will now need to initiate each individual gameplay by the press of a button.

​Prohibiting effects that give the illusion of “false wins” - Slot games will ensure that returns equal to or below stake must not be celebrated in the same way as a “true win”.

​Display of net position and time spent – Slot games will display with the customer net position (overall win/loss) and time spent during that slot game session. See below example to the top left corner of the image!
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Full details of the changes can be viewed on the Gambling Commission website here.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Some slot games have bonus rounds or features with spins faster than 2.5 seconds, is this allowed?

Yes, this requirement does not apply to bonus and or feature games where an additional stake is not wagered.

Are Bingo, Table Games and Live Casino games included in the changes?

The Gambling Commission state that only Casino games of a reel-based type (includes games that have non-traditional reels) are subject to these requirements.

Some slot games feature more than one set of reels, why are these still allowed?

These games were taken under consideration by the Gambling Commission and will remain under review.

How is my net position (win/loss) calculated?

Net position is defined as the total of all winnings minus the sum of all losses since the start of the gaming session. A gaming session is defined as the opening and closing of one slot game.
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​How do I view my in-game history?

History icons are displayed differently from one game provider to another, but the most common icons used for this are: