According to a report by Britain's “Financial Times” quoting people familiar with the matter, British officials are considering raising the tax rate on slot machines with the aim of targeting betting stations and adult gaming centers, but they do not want to affect traditional places such as pubs and bingo parlors. The British Treasury declined to comment on “speculations” on the budget.

According to a report by Britain's “Financial Times” quoting people familiar with the matter, British officials are considering raising the tax rate on slot machines with the aim of targeting betting stations and adult gaming centers, but they do not want to affect traditional places such as pubs and bingo parlors. The British Treasury declined to comment on “speculations” on the budget.