UK sets new gaming-machine standards, with changes from June 2027
New category B machines will offer clearer session information and gambling-management tools; existing machines are exempt.
Key takeaways
- 01Most changes are scheduled to take effect in June 2027.
- 02New category B machines must offer improved session information.
- 03Existing gaming machines are exempt from the new requirements.
SourceUK sets new gaming-machine standards, with changes from June 2027 — Gambling Commission, Sep 30, 2026
The Gambling Commission announced new gaming-machine standards on September 30, with most changes scheduled to take effect in June 2027.
New category B machines will need to provide better access to gambling-management tools and information showing session duration and money won or lost. Operators will also receive session information to support interactions with customers showing signs of harm.
Design changes and exemptions
The standards prevent celebrations of awards below the stake and features that let customers shorten the time before a result is known.
Existing machines are exempt. The Commission said retrofitting would involve complex technical changes and costs that might not deliver proportionate benefits.
Implementation will be staged. The regulator said it modified its proposals after consultation to address technical concerns, privacy and the risk of excessive alerts.