Test houses are also sometimes referred to as test labs.įor categories A, B1, B2, B3, B3A, B4, C, D, server networked and downloadable, cashless payment, linked progressives and wireless networks refer to the gaming machine testing strategy. You must ensure these gambling products have been tested by a test house before they are released to the market. See our gaming machine technical standards (category B3A) for the full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.Īll gaming machines sited on club or miners welfare institute premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards. If you are a machine manufacturer or supplier you will need a gaming machine technical licence, which type will depend on the nature of your business. You must have a club machine permit from your local licensing authority to make them available. Miners’ welfare institutes - as defined in the Licensing Act 2003 (opens in new tab).Ĭategory B3A machines cannot be sited in commercial clubs.Members' clubs - for example, working men’s clubs, branches of the Royal British Legion and clubs with political ties, or.Up to a maximum of 1 Licences and permits requiredī3A machines can only be made available in:
