eGaming/Machines Flashcards by BJ Caines

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

None - these are Cat A machines.

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What is the maximum stake on a Cat B1?

£5.

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What is the maximum prize on a Cat B1?

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

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

Stake £2; prize £500.

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

A, B, C and D.

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

GA 2005, s236: the Secretary of State.

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Who is the Secretary of State?

James Cleverly (appointed Nov 2023).

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

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

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What part of the Gambling Act 2005 addresses gaming machines?

Part 10.

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

s235.

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What section of the Gambling Act 2005 categorises gaming machines?

s236.

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

Cat B1; 20.

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What category of gaming machines are permitted in a Casino?

Category B, C and D.

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What combination of slot machines is LAC permitted to have?

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

None.

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Which category of Gaming machines can be subdivided?

Cat B.

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

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

Amount 20: no ratio.

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

Amount 150: ratio = 5:1

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

Amount 80: ratio = 2:1

What is a Slam Stop?

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

What is Turbo Play?

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

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

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)

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

No.

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

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

What is the game cycle of a slot machine?

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.

What is the game cycle of an ER terminal?

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

When does a game cycle start? And stop?

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.

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

None - credit cards are prohibited.

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

Gambling Act 2005, s81 Gaming Machine (Circumstances of Use) Regulations 2007 - s4

What are the key points of LCCP 2.3?

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.

What does the Gaming Machine Technical Standards (Machine standards caegory A and B1) state about machine identification?

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.

What is the minimum RTP on Cat B1?

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

What are the display notice requirements of Cat B1?

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.

Under LCCP 9.1.3 where can gaming machines be made available for use in licensed casino premises?

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.

What is a FOBT?

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

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

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

What tax do we pay on cat B1?

20%.

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

Between 15%-50% on banded GGY.

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

21%.

What document defines the speed of play on ERs?

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

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

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

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

Cat B1, B2, and B3.

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

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

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?

Non-remote gaming machine technical – full licence

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?

Non-remote gaming machine technical – supplier operating licence