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eGaming/Machines Flashcards

1
Q

What establishments have unlimited stake and prize slots in the UK?

A

None - these are Cat A machines.

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2
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What is the maximum stake on a Cat B1?

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£5.

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3
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What is the maximum prize on a Cat B1?

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£10k. £20k if it is a linked progressive on a premis only basis .

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4
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What is the maximum stake and prize allowed on Cat B2?

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Stake £2; prize £500.

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5
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What are the 4 classes of Gaming machines are identified in the Gambling Act 2005?

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A, B, C and D.

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6
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Who has the authority to make regulations to define the categories of gaming machines?

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GA 2005, s236: the Secretary of State.

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7
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Who is the Secretary of State?

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James Cleverly (appointed Nov 2023).

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8
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At LAC, what category of gaming machine is a domestic or dual use computer or telephone?

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No category - neither is recognised as a gaming machine as they can be used for remote gambling.

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9
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What part of the Gambling Act 2005 addresses gaming machines?

A

Part 10.

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10
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What section of the Gambling Act 2005 defines a gaming machine?

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s235.

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11
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What section of the Gambling Act 2005 categorises gaming machines?

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s236.

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12
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What category of gaming machine is in LAC and how many are permitted?

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Cat B1; 20.

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13
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What category of gaming machines are permitted in a Casino?

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Category B, C and D.

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14
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What combination of slot machines is LAC permitted to have?

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Cat B, C and D if at least one machine is Cat B OR an unlimited number of Cat C and D.

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15
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How many category B1 machines are permitted in a betting shop?

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None.

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16
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Which category of Gaming machines can be subdivided?

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Cat B.

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17
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What are the max stakes and prizes for the subdivision Cat Bs?

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B1: £5 stake: £10k prize (With option of £20k max on linked progressive jackpot on a premis basis only)
B2, B3, B3A and B4: stake £2: £500 prize.

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18
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What is the maximum amount of slots permitted and the current ratio allocation for Converted 1968 Act casinos?

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Amount 20: no ratio.

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19
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What is the maximum amount of slots permitted and the current ratio allocation for large 2005 licensed casinos?

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Amount 150: ratio = 5:1

20
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What is the maximum amount of slots permitted and the current ratio allocation for small 2005 licensed casinos?

A

Amount 80: ratio = 2:1

21
Q

What is a Slam Stop?

A

This allows the player to stop the game when they wish as opposed to when it should naturally stop.

22
Q

What is Turbo Play?

A

This allows the player to speed up the game cycle when they wish as opposed to the game running at its natural cycle.

23
Q

Where can you find the specifications for the speed of the slot games at LAC and LAO?

A

LAC: 5.7 of the Gaming Machine Standard (name of doc = Machine standards category A and B1).

LAO: 14E of the Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS)

24
Q

Do slots at LAC and LAO allow Turbo Play or Slam Stop?

A

No.

25
Q

What documents define the speed of play on slots at LAC and LAO?

A

LAC: Gaming Machine Standard 5.7 (name of document: Machine standards category A and B1).
LAO: RTS 14E.

26
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What is the game cycle of a slot machine?

A

2.5 seconds.
LAC: Gaming Machine Standard 5.7. (name of document: Machine standards category A and B1)
LAO: RTS 14E.
BGC Code of Conduct on Game Design.

27
Q

What is the game cycle of an ER terminal?

A

50 games per hour.
Bingo and casino technical requirements under s85 and s89 of the GA 2005.

28
Q

When does a game cycle start? And stop?

A

Start: when a player has paid for an initial wager and depresses the ‘start’ or ‘spin’ button to initiate the game.

Stop: when money staked or won has been either lost, delivered, or made available for collection by the player and the start button becomes available to initiate the next game.

29
Q

What type of credit cards can be used on gaming machines in LAC? (state Visa, Amex, MasterCard etc).

A

None - credit cards are prohibited.

30
Q

What legislation prohibits the use of a credit card in a gaming machine at LAC?

A

Gambling Act 2005, s81

Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) Regulations 2007 - s4

31
Q

What are the key points of LCCP 2.3?

A

LAC and LAO must comply with the GC’s:

  1. remote technical standards and non-remote gaming machine technical standards.
  2. timing and testing procedures.
32
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What does the Gaming Machine Technical Standards (Machine standards caegory A and B1) state about machine identification?

A

The identification plate shall be mounted on the front or side of the cabinet where it is clearly visible and display:
a. the manufacturer
b. unique serial number;
c. the gaming machine model number
d. the date of manufacture.

33
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What is the minimum RTP on Cat B1?

A

Each game has its own Return To Player (RTP), but the average is 90%, with an additional 2% going to the jackpot meter.

34
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What are the display notice requirements of Cat B1?

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  1. The outcome a game is not necessarily that shown by the odds displayed.
  2. No prize greater in value than [jackpot] pounds can be won from this machine in any one game.
  3. This machine has an average percentage payout of at least (value) %.
  4. The return to player based on best strategy is (value) %.
  5. Machine malfunction voids game or malfunction voids pays and plays.
  6. This machine pays (£ minimum value payable) only any lesser amounts will be retained for future use.
35
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Under LCCP 9.1.3 where can gaming machines be made available for use in licensed casino premises?

A
  1. Where there are substantive facilities for non-remote casino games provided in reliance on the licence of the premises.
  2. Facilities for gambling must only be offered in a manner which provides appropriate supervision by staff at all times.
  3. Customers can recognise the premis is licensed for providing casino games/games of equal chance.
36
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What is a FOBT?

A

Fixed Odds Betting Terminal - Cat B2 - max stake £2. Commonly found in high street bookmakers and permitted in casinos.

37
Q

Can you link gaming machines so the combined jackpot prize is paid out on different licensed premises?

A

No. It is offence under s244 of GA 2005.
Imprisonment max 51 weeks; unlimited fine or both.

38
Q

What tax do we pay on cat B1?

A

20%.

39
Q

What gaming duty (tax) do we pay on ER’s?

A

Between 15%-50% on banded GGY.

40
Q

What gaming duty (tax) do we pay for LAO?

A

21%.

41
Q

What document defines the speed of play on ERs?

A

Bingo and casino technical requirements under section 85 and section 89 of the Gambling Act 2005.

42
Q

What is the max stake and prize on Cat C and D?

A

Cat C: Max stake £1, Max prize £100
Cat D: Max stake 10p, Max prize £5

43
Q

What category of gaming machines must be tested by an independent test house?

A

Cat B1, B2, and B3.

44
Q

Why do we need to define what constitutes a gaming machine?

A

To legislate effectively and implement appropriate controls on how people gamble.

45
Q

If I am in the business of manufacturing gaming machines for the supply of casinos and AGCs in the UK, do I need a licence to do so. If so, what licence do I need?

A

Non-remote gaming machine technical – full licence

46
Q

How about if I do not manufacture but I am a supplier of gaming machines and I maintain them for my customers. What licence do I need now?

A

Non-remote gaming machine technical – supplier operating licence

PML 2023 (9 decks)

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