Gaming machines on casino premises
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Gaming machines can be sited on casino premises.
The rules for the positioning of gaming machines, in relation to
other activities on premises, are listed under the Gambling Act
2005 (Mandatory and Default Conditions) (England and Wales)
Regulations 2007 and the (Mandatory and Default Conditions)
(Scotland) Regulations 2007.
All gaming machines sited on casino premises must comply with
the Gambling Commission's gaming
machines technical standards. Category B1, B2 and B3 gaming
machines can 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 casino premises offer?
Gaming machines fall into categories depending on the
maximum stake and prize available.
Land-based casinos are entitled to provide a
certain number of gaming machines from each category depending on
the type of operating licence they hold.
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Machine
category
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B1
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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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Large casino
(machine/table ratio of
5-1 up to maximum)
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Maximum of 150
machines
Any combination of
machines in categories B to D, within the total limit of 150
(subject to machine/table ratio)
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Small casino
(machine/table ratio of
2-1 up to maximum)
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Maximum of 80 machines
Any combination of
machines in categories B to D, within the total limit of 80
(subject to machine/table ratio)
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Casinos established under the
Gambling Act 1968
(no machine/table ratio)
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Maximum of 20 machines
categories B to D or any number of C or D machines
instead
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Detailed information
about gaming
machines is available on our website.
Page last reviewed: May 2012