Amusement with prize or amusement with prizes (AWP) are

slot machine A slot machine (American English), fruit machine (British English) or poker machine (Australian English and New Zealand English) is a gambling machine that creates a game of chance for its customers. Slot machines are also known pejoratively a ...

s that provide some level of player interaction. They do not, however, depend on the skill of the player; machines that depend on player skill are called

skill with prize A skill with prize or skill with prizes (SWP) machine is a gaming machine which provides a payout (the prize) and whose outcome depends in part on the player's skill (the skill). They are contrasted with amusement with prize machines which, while ...

(SWP) machines. Both of these terms are trade terms, and such machines are referred to by alternative names by the public. These machines are commonly named after the software of the arcade style cabinet. Most common are Cherry Master, Pot-o-gold and the generic term 8-liner.

United Kingdom

The term is particularly used in the

United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...

, where they are also called

fruit machine A slot machine (American English), fruit machine (British English) or poker machine ( Australian English and New Zealand English) is a gambling machine that creates a game of chance for its customers. Slot machines are also known pejoratively ...

s, and are found in amusement arcades and

public house A pub (short for public house) is a kind of drinking establishment which is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term ''public house'' first appeared in the United Kingdom in late 17th century, and wa ...

s. The distinction with slot machines is not clearly defined; in the United Kingdom, such machines found in arcades and pubs are called AWPs, while machines in casinos may instead be called slots. There is different licensing depending on the premise, with AWP machines having lower limits on stake wagered and payout.

Regulation

AWP machines are generally regulated as gambling devices; in the UK, they are regulated under the

Gambling Act 2005 The Gambling Act 2005 (2005 c 19) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It mainly applies to England and Wales, and to Scotland, and is designed to control all forms of gambling. It transfers authority for licensing gambling from t ...

. Games that involve skill are considered SWPs, and may be regulated separately; games that provide amusement but no prizes are generally considered a kind of

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. In Switzerland, AWP machines – but not SWP machines – have been banned since 1 April 2005.Photo Play - Open House 2005
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References

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