New gaming machine guidelines introduced

29 January 2026

New guidelines guaranteeing non-compliant gaming machines are faraway from premises shortly and successfully are to be launched.

All non-remote operators should already adhere to the Gambling Act 2005 and guarantee machines out there for client use are compliant.

But from 29 July 2026 they need to additionally instantly take away machines if the Commission informs them that the manufacture, provide, set up, adaption, upkeep or restore of the machine was not carried out in reliance on a gaming machine technical working licence, or didn’t adjust to different requirements.

The change is aimed toward streamlining processes and guaranteeing non-compliant machines are swiftly faraway from premises – a profit to shoppers and operators.

Today’s announcement types a part of the Commission’s response to its third session to implement proposals from the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper High stakes: gambling reform for the digital age. (opens in new tab)

The remaining responses can be revealed within the Summer after the Commission has concluded consideration of session responses and supplementary knowledge, analysis and proof reviews submitted by stakeholders.

Read the session response doc.

Last up to date: 29 January 2026