Anyone who follows the Gambling Commission is familiar with their tendency to make decisions that many view as irrational and counterproductive.
It completely slipped past me until today that autoplay is now discontinued for all online games, greatly affecting the playability of live roulette and game shows in the UK due to limited betting times.
Why does the UK impose so many regulations that seem to restrict individual freedoms? Their fondness for creating constraints is puzzling.
People often devise ways to bypass restrictions, like using automated clicking tools. However, it's uncertain how casinos or gaming operators will respond to these methods.
Although I'm not based in the UK, the absence of an autoplay feature isn't a concern for me, as I find manual spinning to be faster.
@jorangen The purpose of autoplay in games like live roulette is to avoid constant attention to the game. With slot machines, if you don't press the spin button, nothing changes. Although it's irritating that slots lack autoplay, it's not a severe issue. However, missing the brief betting opportunity in live games means you're out until the next round.
You make a valid point about games like roulette, though my earlier comment was specifically regarding online slots.
For several years now, we have managed without the autoplay feature in slots.
In Ontario, Canada, not only was autoplay removed, but turbo spins were also disabled, and auto-clicker tools were banned, creating a challenging situation for players.