Hong Kong Proposes Fee and Prize Limits for Claw Machines Over Design Concerns

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•The proposal includes limits on the amount players can be charged per game on claw machines.
•Prize values from claw machines would also be capped to prevent overly expensive rewards.
•Concerns focus on claw machines using designs that may mislead players about their chances of winning.
•The initiative targets consumer protection, particularly for minors who frequent arcades.

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▸Hong Kong government enacts the proposed fee and prize caps Arcade operators and claw machine manufacturers will need to adjust their machines and pricing, potentially reducing revenue but increasing consumer trust.

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REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopFee, prize caps proposed for claw machines amid ‘deceptive design’ concerns

Hong Kong authorities have proposed setting caps on fees and prizes for claw machines following worries about deceptive design practices. The move aims to protect consumers, especially young players, from potentially misleading game setups that could encourage excessive spending. This proposal could lead to new regulations affecting arcade operators and claw machine manufacturers in the region.

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