China has issued a regulation to eliminate gambling content from gaming machines and devices, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on November 21.
The ministry said the regulation will forbid gaming machines and devices from having gambling functions, such as maximizing returns with small wagers by setting betting odds. Gambling devices that automatically decide results, such as slot machines, are also prohibited.
It calls on gaming machine makers to explore the values of fine traditional Chinese culture, advance core socialist values and develop games with independent intellectual property, reflecting the national spirit in a healthy and positive manner.
Electronic gambling devices set at entertainment and business operation venues should not be open to juveniles under the age of 18 outside of statutory holidays, according to the document.
Those who seriously violate the regulation will be put on a blacklist for the cultural market, according to the ministry.
The regulation will take effect on January 1, 2020.
Source: Xinhua
