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Stake, prize and machine allowances

The Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1 September 2007.

Category of gaming machine

Category of Gaming Machine

Maximum Stake

Maximum Prize

A

Unlimited

Unlimited

B1

£2

£4,000

B2

£100

£500

B3

£1

£500

B4

£1

£250

C

50p

£35

D

10p or 30p when non-monetary prize

£5 cash or £8 non-monetary prize

Gaming machine allowances

 

Premise Type

Gaming Machine Allowances

Bingo Premises

4 gaming machines category B3 and B4
Unlimited category C machines
Unlimited category D machines

Betting Premises

4 gaming machines category B2 to D

Track Betting Premises
with pool betting licence

4 gaming machines category B2 to D

Adult Gaming Centre (AGC)

4 gaming machines category B3 to D
Unlimited category C machines
Unlimited category D machines

Family Entertainment Centre
with Operating Licence

Unlimited category C machines
Unlimited category D machines

Unlicensed Family Entertainment Centre
with Gaming Permit

Unlimited category D machines

Members Club

3 gaming machines category B4 to D

On Sales Alcohol Licensed Premises
without food restriction

2 gaming machines category C to D by notification
or
Unlimited category C to D machines with alcohol premises gaming permit

Contact details

For further information and guidance please contact our licensing team.