Gaming machines on betting premises
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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. Category
B1, B2 and B3 gaming machines must be tested to the appropriate
standard by an approved test house. Categories B4, C and D gaming
machines can be tested by the original manufacturer.
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:
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Machine
category
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B2
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B3
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B4
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C
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D
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Betting premises and
tracks occupied by
pool betting
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Maximum of 4
machines in categories B2 to D
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Detailed information about gaming
machines is available on our website.
Page last reviewed: July
2012