The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will introduce new rules around the immediate discarding of non-compliant gaming machines from casinos.
Under the current rules of the Gambling Act 2005, land-based permit holders need to ensure that their on-site machines are fully compliant with consumer use regulations.
This means that if machines are found to be not fit-for-purpose, operators need to take immediate action and make sure the shortcomings are dealt with in time for a second on-site inspection – essentially withdrawing faulty machines from gaming venues whilst liabilities are fixed.
However, from 29 July new rules will demand that gaming machines be immediately removed from the premises altogether if the UKGC finds issues or discrepancies related to the manufacture, supplier, installation, adaption, maintenance or repair under a technical operating licence or any other standard.
