Game over for dubious arcades

City Hall is not in favour of slot machines because they have elements of gambling.

KUALA Lumpur folk are splurging millions of ringgit in an unregulated gaming industry that is operating under the guise of family entertainment centres and children’s theme parks.

Under the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) by-laws, such outlets are meant to be family arcades with fun games meant to enhance a child’s skill, but many operators are instead using these “family-themed” outlets as a front for their gambling business.