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Regulation
Gambling is an important sector of the leisure market in terms of employment and its broader economic contribution, both in the UK and across the world.
The UK Government published its White Paper of the 2005 Gambling Act Review in April 2023. As expected, this document included important land-based reform and consultations on a number of areas, including online slots staking limits; financial vulnerability checks; a mandatory levy for research, education and treatment; additional requirements on game design and direct marketing as well as the creation of an Ombudsman. We continue to engage in Government and Gambling Commission consultations, both directly and via our trade bodies.
Regulation
Rank principally operates in the UK and Spain. Our operating environment is defined in part by the series of laws and regulations laid down in each territory.
Who regulates?
| Jurisdiction | Regulatory body | Government department |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | UK Gambling Commission | Department for Culture, Media & Sport |
| Spain | Comision Nacional del Juego | Ministerio del Interior |
| Gibraltar | Gibraltar Gambling Commission | Government of Gibraltar |
UK – machine regulations
Machine stakes and returns for casino and bingo venues.
| Machine category | Maximum stake | Maximum prize |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | £5 | £10,000 |
| B2 | £2 | £500 |
| B3 | £2 | £500 |
| B3A | £2 | £500 |
| B4 | £2 | £400 |
| C | £1 | £100 |
| D (different variants) | 10p to £1 | £5 to £20 |