Gambling sectors

Gaming machines on betting premises

Gaming machines can be sited on betting premises. All gaming machines sited on betting premises must comply with the Gambling Commission's gaming machines technical standards, and be tested to the appropriate standard by an approved test house.

What gaming machines can betting premises offer?

Gaming machines fall into categories depending on the maximum stake and prize available. A general betting (standard) operating licence, together with a betting premises licence, allows for up to four gaming machines from any of the following categories to be sited on that premises:

 

Machine category

 

B2

B3

B4

C

D

Betting premises and

tracks occupied by

pool betting

Maximum of 4 machines in categories B2 to D

Detailed information about gaming machines is available on our website.

 

Page last reviewed: June 2011

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