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401 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) (categories A and B1) for the full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.
All gaming machines sited on casino premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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402 | Gaming machine categories | Test houses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category B1, B2, B3 and B3A gaming machines must be tested by an independent [test house](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) to ensure they comply with the technical standards in full. Test houses are also sometimes referred to as test labs.
For 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](#6IRrwPl0PE1VoFfMOrccyx) .
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403 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B1 machines must display the 'theoretical target percentage return to player'. RTP is an average measured over a large number of games and will vary over a typical session due to normal game volatility.
The manufacturer will decide on the game RTP.
There is no minimum RTP requirement. However, the minimum average return must be displayed to the player for the game.
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404 | Gaming machine categories | B2 gaming machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B2 gaming machines are also known as fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBT). Gaming machines may contain games of more than one category. For example, a B2 gaming machine may also offer category B3 and category C games.
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405 | Gaming machine categories | Requirements for B2 gaming machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Maximum stake: £2 Maximum prize: £500 Permitted locations: * 2005 Act and 1968 Act casinos
* betting shops
* tracks with pool betting.
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act large casinos: Up to a maximum of 150
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 5:1
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act small casino: Up to a maximum of 80
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 2:1
Maximum number of machines - 1968 Act casino: Up to a maximum of 20
Any combination of categories B to D - **or** any number of C or D machines instead
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406 | Gaming machine categories | Licences and permits required | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B2 machines can only be made available in casino, betting shops or at tracks with pool betting.
* [non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote general betting standard operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [non-remote pool betting licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-pool-betting-operating-licence) .
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407 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) (category B2) for the full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.
All gaming machines sited on casino or betting premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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408 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B2 machines must display the 'theoretical target percentage return to player'. RTP is an average measured over a large number of games and will vary over a typical session due to normal game volatility.
The value displayed must be verified either by the manufacturer or accredited test house for categories B1, B2, B3 and B3A.
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409 | Gaming machine categories | B3 gaming machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Gaming machines may contain games of more than one category. For example, a B3 gaming machine may also offer category C and category D games.
AGC and bingo premises licences granted before 13 July 2011 are entitled to make available four (for AGC) or eight (for bingo) category B3/B4 gaming machines, or 20% of the total number of gaming machines, whichever is the greater.
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410 | Gaming machine categories | B3 gaming machines requirements | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Maximum stake: £2 Maximum prize: £500 Permitted locations: * 2005 Act and 1968 Act casinos
* betting shops
* tracks with pool betting
* bingo premises
* adult gaming centre.
Maximum number of machines - bingo premises and adult gaming centre: Up to a maximum of 20% of the total number of machines available for use on the premises
Maximum number of machines - betting shops and tracks with pool betting: Up to a maximum of 4
Any combination of categories B to D
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act large casino: Up to a maximum of 150
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 5:1
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act small casino: Up to a maximum of 80
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 2:1
Maximum number of machines - 1968 Act casino: Up to a maximum of 20
Any combination of categories B to D - **or** any number of C or D machines instead
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411 | Gaming machine categories | Licences and permits required | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B3 machines can only be made available in casino, betting shops, tracks with pool betting, bingo halls or adult gaming centres.
You must have one of the following types of licence to make them available:
* [non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote general betting standard operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [non-remote pool betting operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-pool-betting-operating-licence)
* [non-remote bingo operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-bingo)
* [Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/adult-gaming-centre) .
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412 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) (categories B3 and B4) for the full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.
All gaming machines sited on casino, betting or AGC premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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413 | Gaming machine categories | Test houses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category B1, B2, and B3 gaming machines must be tested by an independent [test house](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) to ensure they comply with the technical standards in full. Test houses are also sometimes referred to as test labs.
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414 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B3 machines must display the 'theoretical target percentage return to player'. RTP is an average measured over a large number of games and will vary over a typical session due to normal game volatility.
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415 | Gaming machine categories | B3A gaming machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | These products are gaming machines and not lottery products. However, the type of game is limited to ‘lottery style games-.
The game may appear to offer the player the illusion of some type of gamble or interaction as with other types of gaming machines, but the outcome of the game is predetermined by the virtual lottery ticket that the machine selects when the game starts.
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416 | Gaming machine categories | B3A gaming machines requirements | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Maximum stake: £2 Maximum prize: £500 Permitted location: Members- club or miners- welfare institute only Maximum number of machines: Up to a maximum of 1
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417 | Gaming machine categories | Licences and permits required | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B3A machines can only be made available in:
* [Members' clubs](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/members-clubs-and-commercial-clubs#what-is-a-members-club) - for example, working men-s clubs, branches of the Royal British Legion and clubs with political ties, or
* Miners- welfare institutes - [as defined in the Licensing Act 2003 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/17/section/66?view=plain) .
Category B3A machines **cannot** be sited in commercial clubs. You must have a club machine permit from your local licensing authority to make them available.
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.
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418 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) (category B3A) for the full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.
All gaming machines sited on club or miners welfare institute premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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419 | Gaming machine categories | Test houses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | You must ensure these gambling products have been tested by a [test house](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) before they are released to the market. Test houses are also sometimes referred to as test labs.
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420 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B3A machines must display the actual percentage return to player for each lottery class.
The value displayed must be verified either by the manufacturer or accredited test lab for categories B1, B2, B3 and B3A.
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421 | Gaming machine categories | Lottery ticket vending machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Tickets in the following types of lottery can be sold by means of a [lottery ticket vending machine](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/lottery-ticket-vending-machines) .
This includes tickets in a:
* small society lottery (registered with a local authority)
* large society lottery (licensed by the Gambling Commission)
* private society lottery.
This type of machine usually dispenses a scratchcard or pull-tab lottery ticket. There must be no element of skill or game play required by the purchaser and the machine must not determine the outcome of the lottery or display the result within an interval of less than one hour if it is to avoid being classed as a gaming machine and subject to the requirements for gaming machines.
See our guidance on [comparing lottery ticket dispensers and category B3A gaming machines (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/3ZWiJwRD8jihv9HEXYIQfI/09ec0ff7b17aef37a142074ef0b5eea0/Comparing-lottery-ticket-dispensers-and-category-b3a-gaming-machines-quick-guide__1_.pdf) for detailed information about the differences between the two machines.
### Manufacture and supply of lottery ticket vending machines
You do not usually need a licence to manufacture or supply a genuine lottery ticket vending machine to someone lawfully promoting a lottery.
Suppliers of lottery ticket vending machines must ensure that the services they offer do not constitute promoting a lottery - unless they have the necessary permission.
For more information see our advice on [organising small lotteries (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/41lzKMqOjNtgm2YUpem4OG/12065b4ada538e3863807dc51b9ff7c2/Organising-small-lotteries.pdf) and [promoting society and local authority lotteries](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/promoting-society-and-local-authority-lotteries) . They contain details on where, and to whom, you can sell tickets for each kind of lottery and what permissions you'll need.
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422 | Gaming machine categories | B4 gaming machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | There are duties to be paid on gaming machines. You should read this information in conjunction with the [guidance from HMRC on GOV.UK (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-betting-and-gaming/vbandg08110) . |
423 | Gaming machine categories | B4 gaming machines requirements | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Maximum stake: £2 Maximum prize: £400 Permitted locations: * members' club, miners- welfare club or commercial club
* bingo premises
* adult gaming centre
* betting shops
* tracks with pool betting
* 2005 Act and 1968 Act casinos.
Maximum number of machines - members' club, miners- welfare club or commercial club Up to a maximum of 3
Maximum number of machines - bingo premises and adult gaming centre Up to a maximum of 20% of the total number of machines available for use on the premises
Maximum number of machines - betting shops and tracks with pool betting Up to a maximum of 4
Any combination of categories B to D
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act large casino: Up to a maximum of 150
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 5:1
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act small casino: Up to a maximum of 80
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 2:1
Maximum number of machines - 1968 Act casino: Up to a maximum of 20
Any combination of categories B to D - **or** any number of C or D machines instead
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424 | Gaming machine categories | Licences and permits required | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B4 machines can only be made available in casino, betting shops, tracks with pool betting, bingo halls, adult gaming centres, members' clubs, miners- welfare clubs or commercial clubs.
AGC and bingo premises licences granted before 13 July 2011 are entitled to make available four (for AGC) or eight (for bingo) category B3/B4 gaming machines, or 20% of the total number of gaming machines, whichever is the greater.
* [non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote general betting standard operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [non-remote pool betting operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-pool-betting-operating-licence)
* [non-remote bingo operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-bingo)
* [Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/adult-gaming-centre)
* gaming machine permit.
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425 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) (categories B3 and B4) for full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.
All gaming machines sited on casino premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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426 | Gaming machine categories | Test houses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category B4, C, and D gaming machines can be tested via an independent [test house](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) or via the manufacturers own processes under strict controls. Test houses are also sometimes referred to as test labs.
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427 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | B4 machines must display the 'theoretical target percentage return to player'. RTP is an average measured over a large number of games and will vary over a typical session due to normal game volatility.
There is no minimum RTP requirement. However, the minimum average return must be displayed to the player for the game.
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428 | Gaming machine categories | Pubs and alcohol licensed premises | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Where a gaming machine permit authorises the making available of a specified number of gaming machines in particular premises, this will effectively replace, and not be in addition to, any automatic entitlement to two machines.
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429 | Gaming machine categories | Members' clubs and miners' welfare institutes | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | [Members' clubs](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/members-clubs-and-commercial-clubs#what-is-a-members-club) - for example working men-s clubs, branches of the Royal British Legion and clubs with political ties - and Miners- welfare institutes [as defined in the Licensing Act 2003 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/17/section/66?view=plain) may site up to three machines from categories B3A, B4, C or D (only one can be B3A) with a club machine permit.
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430 | Gaming machine categories | C gaming machines requirements | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Maximum stake: £1 Maximum prize: £100 Permitted locations: * pubs
* licensed FEC
* members' club, miners- welfare club or commercial club
* bingo premises
* adult gaming centre
* betting shops
* tracks with pool betting
* 2005 Act and 1968 Act casinos
Maximum number of machines - pubs Up to a maximum of 2
or, specified amount with a permit from the Local Authority
Maximum number of machines - members' club, miners- welfare club or commercial club Up to a maximum of 3
Maximum number of machines - bingo premises, adult gaming centre and FEC No limit
Maximum number of machines - betting shops and tracks with pool betting Up to a maximum of 4
Any combination of categories B to D
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act large casino: Up to a maximum of 150
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 5:1
Maximum number of machines - 2005 Act small casino: Up to a maximum of 80
Any combination of categories B to D - subject to a machine to table ratio 2:1
Maximum number of machines - 1968 Act casino: Up to a maximum of 20
Any combination of categories B to D - **or** any number of C or D machines instead
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431 | Gaming machine categories | Licences and permits required | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category C machines can only be made available in casino, betting shops, tracks with pool betting, bingo halls, adult gaming centres, members' clubs, miners- welfare clubs, commercial clubs or pubs.
You must have one of the following to make them available:
* [non-remote 2005 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-2005-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote 1968 Act casino operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-1968-act-casino-operating-licence)
* [non-remote general betting standard operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-general-betting-standard-operating-licence)
* [non-remote pool betting operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-pool-betting-operating-licence)
* [non-remote bingo operating licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/non-remote-bingo)
* [Adult Gaming Centre (AGC) licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/adult-gaming-centre)
* [Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) licence](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/family-entertainment-centre)
* alcohol licensed premises
* gaming machine permit.
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432 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) (category C) for the full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with.
All gaming machines sited on licensed or permitted premises must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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433 | Gaming machine categories | Test houses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category B4, C, and D gaming machines can be tested by an independent [test house](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) (sometimes referred to as test labs), or by the manufacturers' own processes under strict controls.
For 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](#4lfngIqTSdsaHZ7ojbzsWD) .
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434 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category C machines must display the “theoretical target percentage return to player”. RTP is an average measured over a large number of games and will vary over a typical session due to normal game volatility.
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435 | Gaming machine categories | D gaming machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | There are duties to be paid on gaming machines. You should read this information in conjunction with the [guidance from HMRC on GOV.UK (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/vat-betting-and-gaming/vbandg08110) Generally, Category D machines are low-stake fruit machine style machines, coin pushers (sometimes called penny falls) or crane grabs.
View and download [examples of crane-type machines](#4b5lhlWFepkLmusnfWTcCa) .
Category D machines can be located in the following places:
* casinos
* betting shops
* tracks with pool betting
* bingo premises
* Adult Gaming Centres (AGCs)
* members' clubs
* miners- welfare clubs or commercial clubs
* Family Entertainment Centres (FECs)
* pubs
* travelling fairs
* unlicensed family entertainment centres (UFECs) with a permit.
However, their use in premises other than adult gaming centres, family entertainment centres, pubs and travelling fairs is unusual.
There are five different combinations of stake and prize for the various types of category D machine.
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436 | Gaming machine categories | Combinations of stake and prizes | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories |
Category D machine combinations | Combinations | Stake | Maximum prize |
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| D money prize | 10p | £5 |
| D non-money prize (other than crane grab machine) | 30p | £8 |
| D non-money prize (crane grab machine) | £1 | £50 |
| D combined money and non-money prize (other than coin pusher or penny falls machines) | 10p | £8 (of which no more than £5 may be a money prize) |
| D combined money and non-money prize (coin pusher or penny falls machine) | 20p | £20 (of which no more than £10 may be a money prize) |
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437 | Gaming machine categories | Pubs and alcohol licensed premises | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Pubs and other alcohol licensed premises are automatically entitled to two category C or D gaming machines upon notification to the local licensing authority of their intention to make gaming machines available for use.
Licensing authorities can issue gaming machine permits which allow additional category C and D gaming machines to be provided.
Where a gaming machine permit authorises the making available of a specified number of gaming machines in particular premises, this will effectively replace, and not be in addition to, any automatic entitlement to two machines.
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438 | Gaming machine categories | Members' clubs and miners' welfare institutes | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | [Members' clubs](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/members-clubs-and-commercial-clubs#what-is-a-members-club) - for example, working men-s clubs, branches of the Royal British Legion and clubs with political ties - and Miners- welfare institutes - [as defined in the Licensing Act 2003 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/17/section/66?view=plain) may site up to three machines from categories B3A, B4, C or D (only one can be B3A) with a club machine permit.
[Commercial clubs](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/members-clubs-and-commercial-clubs#what-is-a-commercial-club) may site up to three machines from categories B4, C or D (not B3A machines).
Travelling fairs may site any number of category D gaming machines.
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439 | Gaming machine categories | Bingo machines | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Some category D gaming machines are designed or adapted to play bingo as a prize game. If you have prize gaming permit or a family entertainment centre permit you can make these machines available to play. The machines must comply with our Gaming machine permits code of practice
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440 | Gaming machine categories | Licences and permits required | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | 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.
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441 | Gaming machine categories | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | See our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) for full details of the technical standards which this category of machine must comply with:
* complex category D
* non-complex category D machines
* B3, B4, C and D legacy machines.
All gaming machines must comply with our gaming machine technical standards.
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442 | Gaming machine categories | Test houses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category B4, C, and D gaming machines can be tested via an independent [test house](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) (sometimes referred to as test labs), or by the manufacturers' own processes under strict controls.
For 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](#4lfngIqTSdsaHZ7ojbzsWD) .
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443 | Gaming machine categories | Return to player (RTP) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | Category D machines must display the “theoretical target percentage return to player” unless they are crane grab or penny falls machines.
RTP is an average measured over a large number of games and will vary over a typical session due to normal game volatility.
The manufacturer will decide on the game RTP.
There is no minimum RTP requirement. However, the minimum average return must be displayed to the player for the game.
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444 | Contents | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-categories | * [Gaming machine categories](#)
* [B1 gaming machines](#b1-gaming-machines)
* [B2 gaming machines](#b2-gaming-machines)
* [B3 gaming machines](#b3-gaming-machines)
* [B3A gaming machines](#b3a-gaming-machines)
* [B4 gaming machines](#b4-gaming-machines)
* [C gaming machines](#c-gaming-machines)
* [D gaming machines](#d-gaming-machines)
[Print this guide](#) |
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445 | Display of licensed status technical requirements | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/display-of-licensed-status-technical-requirements | These requirements cover remote operators, business-to-business operators, and non-commercial societies, local authorities, and external lottery managers (which offer the supply of lottery tickets on websites or mobile applications).
The following codes are relevant to this section:
* [LCCP: Licence condition 8.1.1](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/8-1-1-display-of-licensed-status-remote-operators )
* [LCCP: Licence condition 8.1.2](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/8-1-2-display-of-licensed-status-b2b-operators)
* [LCCP: Licence condition 8.1.3](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/8-1-3-display-of-licensed-status-societies-and-local-authorities)
The LCCP requires that these types of licensees display, on their websites and mobile applications:
* a statement that they are licensed and regulated by us
* their account number
* a link (which will be supplied by us) to their current licensed status as recorded on our website.
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'(Insert licensee-s name) is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number (insert account number).'
## Example
### Format of statement, account number and link to be displayed - multiple licences operating from a single website or mobile application
'(Insert licensee name), (Insert licensee name), (Insert licensee name) and (Insert licensee name) are licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account numbers (insert account number), (insert account number), (insert account number) and (insert account number).'
## Example
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447 | Display of licensed status technical requirements | Example | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/display-of-licensed-status-technical-requirements | HotSlotsRUs Limited is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 12345.
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448 | Display of licensed status technical requirements | Example | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/display-of-licensed-status-technical-requirements | HotSlots10 Limited, HotSlots11 Limited, HotSlots12 Limited and HotSlots13 Limited are licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account numbers 12345, 23456, 34567 and 45678.
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449 | Display of licensed status technical requirements | Notes | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/display-of-licensed-status-technical-requirements | ### Licensee name
The licensee name used in the statement must match the one by which the operator is registered with us and which appears on our [Public Register](/public-register/businesses) of licence holders.
### Account number
A licence number is usually in the following format 000-012345-N-987654-001. For the purposes of display of licensed status, account numbers are to be used. This is the first block of 6 digits, removing any leading zeros where they exist. So, in this example the account number is ‘12345-.
Leading zeros must be omitted from the licensee-s account number.
A licensee-s account number is included within the statement formats above, so there is no requirement to display this separately on a licensee-s screens.
### Link
The link to our [Public Register](/public-register/businesses) of licence holders will be provided by us. The link is to be hyperlinked to the account number within the statement of licensed status. The link should be identifiable as such; therefore, the account number should be underlined and in a different colour font.
> It is important that the link directs to the licensee-s record on our public register and not to our home page or the landing page for our public register digital service.
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### Non-commercial societies, local authorities, and external lottery managers
Non-commercial society lotteries and local authority licensees must display the mandated statement, account number and link on every screen from which consumers are able to access lottery products provided in reliance on the licence to which the displayed licence status refers.
External Lottery Managers should display their own licensed status on websites or mobile applications they make arrangements for on behalf of non-commercial society lotteries and local authority licensees. In such cases, it is good practice to list the account numbers of the respective lotteries on a separate page on their website or mobile application that consumers can access should they need to.
### Typography and accessibility
The mandated statement, account number and link must be readily accessible to consumers. Font type, size, styling, spacing, colour and placement should be appropriate to this need.
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450 | Gaming machine technical standards | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards | These standards are our requirements around game features, display notices and general machine operation, including metering.
> Operators or end users should not rely upon these standards as a measure of reliability, quality or minimal security standards.
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These standards allow equivalence between different types of technology and do not specify ownership products or technologies. Testing regimes for these standards will permit equivalent international standards.
The technical standards are not intended to limit game content or the use of new technological development provided that the objectives of the standards are met.
Gaming machine technical standards can be downloaded for each category of machine.
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451 | Gaming machine technical standards | Files | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards | Some files may not be accessible for users of assistive technology. If you require a copy of the file in an accessible format [contact us](/forms/formatrequest) with details of what you require. It would help us to know what technology you use and the required format.
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452 | Gaming machine and remote games information requirements | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | [Licence condition 2.3.1)](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/2-3-1-technical-standards) of the LCCP requires that all non-remote gaming machine technical, gambling software, and remote operating licence holders must comply with our technical standards and with requirements set out by us relating to the timing and procedures for testing.
The [remote technical standards (RTS)](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) and [testing strategy](/strategy/testing-strategy-for-compliance-with-remote-gambling-and-software-technical) for compliance with include several requirements for information that licence holders must submit to us.
For non-remote licence holders, our [gaming machine technical standards](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-technical-standards) and gaming machine testing strategy specify information requirements for those businesses.
## Depending on the licences they hold, gambling operators are required to report the following information to us:
## Games test reports (remote gambling and gambling software)
## Games test reports (gaming machines)
## Games testing annual audit reports
## Security audit reports
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453 | Gaming machine and remote games information requirements | Depending on the licences they hold, gambling operators are required to report the following information to us: | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | * games test reports
* games testing annual audit reports
* security audit reports.
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454 | Gaming machine and remote games information requirements | Games test reports (remote gambling and gambling software) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | A key requirement of the [RTS](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) and testing strategy for compliance with the RTS is that remote gambling licence holders submit games test results and random number generator (RNG) test results to us.
This provides us with assurance that new games (or major updates of games) comply with the RTS. It also assures us that the RNG driven products such as casino, bingo and virtual betting, comply with our fairness specifications.
This requirement applies to all holders of:
* gambling software licences and remote bingo operating licences
* remote bingo (game host)
* remote casino
* remote casino (game host)
* remote general betting (standard) (virtual events)
* remote betting host (virtual events).
Licence holders must submit their games and RNG test results to us via the games register which is part of the [eServices digital service (opens in a new tab)](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login) .
The games register allows licence holders to add entries, withdraw entries and reinstate entries. It also offers options of bulk processing of additions or withdrawals, and for licence holders to download a register of the games/test results they have registered with us as a .csv file.
If you hold a gambling software licence, the new system allows you to add details of the game and relevant test reports. This will generate a unique game register reference, which you will supply to gambling businesses who provide the game to players.
Game and RNG testing must be carried out by an approved [Test House](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) .
! **Warning Satisfactory testing is to be completed and the report submitted to us before a game is released for play.** If you experience technical issues preventing you submitting games test or RNG test reports to us, you should capture evidence of the problems experienced and [contact us](/contact-us) to discuss.
> B2C licensees who use the services of a B2B for the provision of gaming content must still maintain their own up-to-date games register (within our eServices games register system) for any games offered directly or via the B2B.
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455 | Gaming machine and remote games information requirements | Games test reports (gaming machines) | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | Our [gaming machine testing strategy](/licensees-and-businesses/page/gaming-machine-testing-strategy) requires gaming machine technical licence holders to conduct testing on new games and submit the results to us.
When a game has been tested, the Test House-s summary report should be sent by email to [machinetestreports@gamblingcommission.gov.uk](mailto:machinetestreports@gamblingcommission.gov.uk) .
Games testing must be carried out by an approved [Test House](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) .
! **Warning Satisfactory testing is to be completed and the report sent to us before a game is released for play.** Licence holders are to keep the full test result report for each game and make this available to us on request.
If you experience technical issues when submitting the games test report to us, you should capture evidence of the problems experienced and [contact us](/contact-us) to discuss.
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456 | Gaming machine and remote games information requirements | Games testing annual audit reports | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | Our testing strategy for compliance with the [RTS](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) requires licence holders to conduct an annual games testing audit and to send this to us.
This requirement applies to all holders of:
* gambling software licences
* remote bingo operating licences
* remote bingo (game host)
* remote casino
* remote casino (game host)
* remote general betting (standard) (virtual events)
* remote betting host (virtual events).
Games testing annual audits report are **not** required from gaming machine technical (non-remote) licence holders.
The audit must be carried out by an approved [Test House](/licensees-and-businesses/page/test-houses) and the report counter-signed by a [Personal Management Licence holder](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/personal-management-licence) (or specified person) for your business.
Further details on games testing audits are in [Section 4 of the testing strategy](/strategy/testing-strategy-for-compliance-with-remote-gambling-and-software-technical/4-annual-games-testing) .
Licence holders must submit their games testing annual audit report to us, by uploading the report, via the audits part of the [eServices digital service (opens in a new tab)](https://secure.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/EServices/Account/Login) .
You must do this annually, within **4 weeks** after the audit period end date. Licence holders are each allocated to a submission pool, which dictates their audit period. ### Audit periods for each submission pool are:
* Pool 1: 1 July – 30 June following year
* Pool 2: 1 October – 30 September following year
* Pool 3: 1 January – 31 December following year
* Pool 4: 1 April – 31 March following year.
If you experience technical issues that are preventing you from submitting the games testing annual audit report to us via eServices, you should capture evidence of the problems experienced and [contact us](/contact-us) to discuss.
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457 | Gaming machine and remote games information requirements | Security audit reports | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | Our [RTS](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) and [testing strategy for compliance with the RTS](/strategy/testing-strategy-for-compliance-with-remote-gambling-and-software-technical) set out that remote gambling and specified remote lottery licence holders must ensure that an annual security audit is carried out by an independent and suitably qualified auditor. This is to assess compliance against the security requirements of the RTS.
Further details on the annual security audit requirements are contained within our [security audit advice](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/security-audit-advice) . It is based on relevant sections of ISO/IEC 27001.
Licensees do not need to send completed security audits to us, unless we request it, or a major non-conformity is identified during the audit.
> If a major non-conformity is identified, you must notify us by emailing [securityaudit@gamblingcommission.gov.uk](mailto:securityaudit@gamblingcommission.gov.uk) attaching a copy of the full information security audit report, including management responses. If we request a copy of a security audit report, it must be submitted to us within 7 days. The written request will explain how to submit the report.
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458 | Contents | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/gaming-machine-and-remote-games-information-requirements | * [Gaming machine and remote games information requirements](#)
* [Games test reports (remote gambling and gambling software)](#games-test-reports-remote-gambling-and-gambling-software)
* [Games test reports (gaming machines)](#games-test-reports-gaming-machines)
* [Games testing annual audit reports](#games-testing-annual-audit-reports)
* [Security audit reports](#security-audit-reports)
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459 | Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS) guidance | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards | [Gambling software](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/sector/gaming-machines-and-software) and [remote](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/sector/remote) operating licence holders (including [ancillary remote betting](/licensees-and-businesses/licences-and-fees/sector/betting) are required to comply with our remote technical standards (RTS) and requirements relating to the timing and procedures for testing.
> You can [view the remote technical standards (RTS)](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards)
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[Licence condition 2.3.1](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/condition/2-3-1-technical-standards)
Remote gambling and software technical standards details the specific technical standards and the security requirements that licensed remote gambling operators and gambling software operators need to meet.
It comprises of:
* technical standards
* security requirements (which are a subset of the [ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 standards (opens in a new tab)](https://www.iso.org/isoiec-27001-information-security.html) .
We consulted in 2017 on changes to the remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS).
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460 | Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS) guidance | Requirements that come into force 31 October 2021 | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards | The following sections contain new requirements that are due to come into effect 31 October 2021.
* display of transactions
* auto-play functionality
* time requirements and reality checks
* responsible product design.
The new provisions are highlighted in the [updated RTS](/standards/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards) .
## Updates to RTS effective 1 April 2018
## Providing consumers with greater control and consistency
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461 | Remote gambling and software technical standards (RTS) guidance | Updates to RTS effective 1 April 2018 | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/remote-gambling-and-software-technical-standards | The following sections contain new requirements that came into effect on 1 April 2018.
* display of transactions
* gambling account history
* display of net deposits
* inancial limits.
We have updated the supporting testing strategy to incorporate any new standards and changes made to the numbering of existing requirements as a result of this consultation.
> Customers must be able to choose whether to accept price fluctuations that occur after their bet is requested.
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Players should be presented with options to control whether a price change should be accepted or not.
These options must be presented on a per bet basis, except in circumstances where a customer has requested a default account setting to disable price change alerts prior to bet acceptance. Where the functionality is offered at an account level the default option should not be set to accept all fluctuations.
Where a customer chooses not to accept price changes automatically any bet where the price changes must be reoffered before it is accepted. Information sufficient to explain the options to the customers should be provided.
An optimum solution would enable consumers to choose to automatically accept price movements within a particular margin range. Account level options offered to consumer could include accepting all bets with higher price, accepting all bets with shorter price or accepting all bets regardless of price movements.
This requirement does not intend to capture currency fluctuations.
> Remote betting operators must ensure that their systems are compliant with these requirements.
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* [Updates to RTS effective 1 April 2018](#updates-to-rts-effective-1-april-2018)
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464 | Notices and updates | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/notices/aml | Important notices and updates from the Gambling Commission AML team.
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## Guidance: Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK? Last updated: 27 April 2023
A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-consolidated-list-of-targets) Last updated: 27 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations Last updated: 27 April 2023
Certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations are subject to UK financial sanctions.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-list-of-designated-persons-al-qaida) Last updated: 27 April 2023 ## Statutory guidance: Russia sanctions: guidance Last updated: 24 April 2023
Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russia-sanctions-guidance) Last updated: 24 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iran (human rights) Last updated: 24 April 2023
Iran is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons relating to human rights violations.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-iran-human-rights) Last updated: 24 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Russia Last updated: 21 April 2023
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-ukraine-sovereignty-and-territorial-integrity) Last updated: 21 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Global Human Rights Last updated: 21 April 2023
The Global Human Rights regime operates under the UK-s Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. This page contains the current list of designated targets.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-global-human-rights) Last updated: 21 April 2023 ## Press release: Suspected Hizballah financier sanctioned under counter-terrorism regulations Last updated: 18 April 2023
All assets and economic resources belonging to Nazem Ahmad in the UK have been frozen
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/suspected-hizballah-financier-sanctioned-under-counter-terrorism-regulations) Last updated: 18 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Counter-terrorism Last updated: 18 April 2023
This page contains a list of persons and entities to whom financial sanctions have been applied due to their assessed involvement in terrorist activity. This sanctions regime aims to further the prevention of terrorism in the UK or elsewhere and protect UK national security interests.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-list-of-designated-persons-terrorism-and-terrorist-financing) Last updated: 18 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions: guidance Last updated: 18 April 2023
Information on the approach OFSI takes to financial sanctions including sector and regime specific guidance, as well as information on monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-faqs) Last updated: 18 April 2023 ## Guidance: Operating within counter-terrorism legislation Last updated: 13 April 2023
Information for any organisation or individual working in a region where terrorist organisations operate.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/operating-within-counter-terrorism-legislation) Last updated: 13 April 2023 ## Guidance: Russian Oil Services ban Last updated: 6 April 2023
Guidance, General Licences and reporting forms in relation to the Maritime Services Ban and Oil Price Cap Exception.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russian-oil-services-ban) Last updated: 6 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Cyber Last updated: 6 April 2023
UK financial sanctions are in place for persons, entities or bodies involved in certain cyber activity.This page contains the current list of designated targets.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-cyber-attacks) Last updated: 6 April 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Iraq Last updated: 28 March 2023
Iraq is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains the current list of designated persons.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-iraq) Last updated: 28 March 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Syria Last updated: 28 March 2023
Syria is currently subject to UK financial sanctions.This document provides a current list of designated persons.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-syria) Last updated: 28 March 2023 ## Guidance: Financial Sanctions, Global Anti-Corruption Last updated: 27 March 2023
UK financial sanctions are in place for persons involved in serious corruption or that are linked to those involved in serious corruption. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-global-anti-corruption) Last updated: 27 March 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Myanmar Last updated: 27 March 2023
Myanmar is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-burma) Last updated: 27 March 2023 ## Guidance: Sanctions: Trust services Last updated: 21 March 2023
Details of Trust Services sanctions
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sanctions-trust-services) Last updated: 21 March 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, South Sudan Last updated: 8 March 2023
South Sudan is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-south-sudan) Last updated: 8 March 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Central African Republic Last updated: 8 March 2023
The Central African Republic is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
[View the guidance (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-central-african-republic) Last updated: 8 March 2023 ## Guidance: Financial sanctions, Democratic Republic of the Congo Last updated: 7 March 2023
Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
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466 | The Economic Crime Levy guidance | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/notice/the-economic-crime-levy-guidance | 30 March 2023
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467 | OFSI and NCA Red Alert - Evasion Typologies | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/notice/ofsi-and-nca-red-alert-evasion-typologies | 18 July 2022
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469 | HM Treasury money laundering consultation response and UK FATF report | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/notice/hm-treasury-money-laundering-consultation-response-and-uk-fatf-report | 24 June 2022
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470 | HM Treasury money laundering consultation response and UK FATF report | FATF publishes follow-up UK FATF Report | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/notice/hm-treasury-money-laundering-consultation-response-and-uk-fatf-report | [The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) follow up report (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/fur/Follow-Up-Report-United-Kingdom-2022.pdf) on the United Kingdom's (UK) compliance with FATF-s anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing requirements has been published.
Key findings include the UK:
* addressing some of the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the [UK-s 2018 Mutual Evaluation Report (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/media/fatf/documents/reports/mer4/MER-United-Kingdom-2018.pdf)
* implementing new requirements where the FATF Recommendations have changed since the on-site visit in March 2018.
FATF will continue to monitor the UK-s improvements in areas where partial compliance was identified in the Mutual Evaluation and publish further updates in due course.
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471 | Emerging money laundering and terrorist financing risks | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/emerging-anti-money-laundering-risks | As part of your commitment to ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing legislation, you will need to ensure that you keep up to date with any emerging risks that the Commission publishes (as required under Licence Condition 12.1.1(3) of the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice [LCCP](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp/online) ).
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Emerging money laundering and terrorist financing risks from June 2022](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/emerging-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risks-from-june-2022)
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473 | Anti-money laundering legislation | Mandatory requirements for all operators | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation | All operators must comply with the following:
* [The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/contents)
* [The Terrorism Act 2000 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/contents)
* [The Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab)](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
* The [Gambling Commission-s money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism) .
The risk assessment is developed in partnership with sector specialists including law enforcement, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA). The Commission uses the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework to identify sector specific risks and threats to operators.
### Codes of practice
> All operators must adhere to our [Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice](/licensees-and-businesses/lccp) .
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Read our guidance on [complying with the relevant licence conditions and codes of practice.](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-5-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice)
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474 | Anti-money laundering legislation | Sector specific legal requirements for casino operators | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/anti-money-laundering-legislation | Remote and non-remote casino operators can read more about the [legal basis for their requirements to prevent money laundering](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism/prevention-of-ml-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism-part-1-2-legal) . Our guidance summarises the additional requirements under the relevant laws and [LCCP requirements](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-5-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice) , including how they can be implemented in practice.
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475 | Anti-money laundering responsibilities for casino businesses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/remote-and-non-remote-casinos-aml-responsibilities | Find out how to comply with your anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities if you're operating a gambling business in the regulated sector (remote and non-remote casinos).
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476 | Anti-money laundering responsibilities for casino businesses | Guidance | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/remote-and-non-remote-casinos-aml-responsibilities | We are the gambling supervisory body for anti-money laundering. Follow our guidance to ensure you have effective anti-money laundering procedures in place.
> Read the fifth edition of the guidance for non-remote and remote casino operators: [Prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism)
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### UK National risk assessment
HM Treasury and the Home Office have published the [national risk assessment (NRA) of money laundering and terrorist financing 2020 (opens in a new tab).](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-risk-assessment-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-2020)
The NRA sets out the key money laundering and terrorist financing risks for the UK.
### Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment
We produce a risk assessment which highlights the core risks associated with each of the sectors in the British gambling industry. Read our [money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment: 2020](/guidance/The-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risks-within-the-British-gambling-industry) .
See past risk assessments View and download:
[2019 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/4EsaN4KJI3mZRJJaDVzcPQ/d9f472cde9a91d5f79163dd257e1ebaf/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-June-2019.pdf)
[2018 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/60Gs8dKDlZ7Id4yKCh6Txn/66b322f7c8a8364711db5b33770bfdbe/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-March-2018.pdf) Our risk assessment is developed in partnership with sector specialists, including law enforcement, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA). We use the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework to identify sector specific risks and threats to operators.
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478 | Anti-money laundering responsibilities for casino businesses | Key legislation | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/remote-and-non-remote-casinos-aml-responsibilities | Our guidance summarises the [legal background and legislation](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism/prevention-of-ml-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism-part-1-2-legal) which operators must follow to be compliant.
View and download copies of the following on legislation.gov.uk:
* [Part 7 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/part/7)
* [Part 3 - Terrorism Act 2000 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/part/III)
* [Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (opens in new tab).](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents)
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If operators breach the licence conditions, or do not follow the code provisions, we may consider reviewing the operating licence in accordance with section 116 of the [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab).](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
Read our guidance for information on [operator LCCP requirements](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism/prevention-of-ml-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism-part-1-9-licence) , including how these can be implemented in practice.
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480 | Anti-money laundering responsibilities for gambling businesses | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/for-all-other-gambling-businesses-aml-responsibilities | Find out how to comply with your anti-money laundering (AML) responsibilities if you're operating a gambling business in the non-regulated sector.
This information applies to all gambling businesses, **except** [remote and non-remote casinos which have specific requirements](/licensees-and-businesses/page/remote-and-non-remote-casinos-aml-responsibilities) .
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481 | Anti-money laundering responsibilities for gambling businesses | Guidance | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/for-all-other-gambling-businesses-aml-responsibilities | All operators have obligations to report money laundering. Follow our guidance to ensure you have effective anti-money laundering procedures in place.
> Read our guidance: [Duties and responsibilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002) .
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482 | Anti-money laundering responsibilities for gambling businesses | Risk assessments | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/for-all-other-gambling-businesses-aml-responsibilities | Operators are [required to carry out their own money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessments](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-2-4-risk-based-approach) . The following documents can be used as resources to inform operator's assessments.
### Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment
We produce a risk assessment which highlights the core risks associated with each of the sectors in the British gambling industry. Read our [money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment: 2020](/guidance/The-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risks-within-the-British-gambling-industry) .
See past risk assessments View and download:
[2019 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/4EsaN4KJI3mZRJJaDVzcPQ/d9f472cde9a91d5f79163dd257e1ebaf/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-June-2019.pdf)
[2018 Money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (PDF)](//assets.ctfassets.net/j16ev64qyf6l/60Gs8dKDlZ7Id4yKCh6Txn/66b322f7c8a8364711db5b33770bfdbe/Money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-risk-assessment-March-2018.pdf) Our risk assessment is developed in partnership with sector specialists, including law enforcement, such as the National Crime Agency (NCA). We use the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework to identify sector specific risks and threats to operators.
### UK National risk assessment
HM Treasury and the Home Office have published the [national risk assessment (NRA) of money laundering and terrorist financing 2020 (opens in a new tab).](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-risk-assessment-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-2020)
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View and download copies of the following on legislation.gov.uk:
* [Section 327 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/section/327)
* [Section 328 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/section/328)
* [Section 329 - Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab).](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/section/329)
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If operators breach the licence conditions, or not follow the code provisions, we may consider reviewing the operating licence in accordance with section 116 of the [Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab).](http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/19/contents)
Read our guidance for information on [operator's LCCP requirements](/guidance/duties-and-responsibilities-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act-2002/poca-part-1-5-licence-conditions-and-codes-of-practice) , including how these can be implemented in practice.
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485 | Digital technologies and anti-money laundering | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/digital-technologies-and-aml | Digital technologies, including digital and virtual currencies, carry heightened money laundering and terrorist financing risks for gambling operators due to their ability to be exploited by criminals and money launderers.
Prior to the deployment of digital technologies, operators should assess the risks associated with their introduction and implement measures to manage and mitigate the risks identified by the operator.
These measures should be constantly reviewed to ensure that they are effective in practice, that they remain effective and that they are adjusted appropriately where new digital technologies are introduced.
[Next page
Digital and virtual currencies](/licensees-and-businesses/guide/page/digital-and-virtual-currencies)
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486 | Anti-money laundering bodies and organisations | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/list-of-bodies-and-organisations | We have brought together a list of resources and services to support you with your anti-money laundering and money regulations responsibilities.
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487 | Anti-money laundering bodies and organisations | UK official organisations | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/list-of-bodies-and-organisations | ### HM Treasury
[HM Treasury (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury) is the government-s economic and finance ministry, maintaining control over public spending, setting the direction of the UK-s economic policy and working to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth.
### Home Office
The first duty of the government is to keep citizens safe and the country secure. The [Home Office (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office) has been at the front line of this endeavour since 1782. As such, the Home Office plays a fundamental role in the security and economic prosperity of the United Kingdom.
### UK Financial Intelligence Unit
The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) receives, analyses and distributes financial intelligence gathered from Suspicious Activity Reports. It has produced educational podcasts in line with its priorities of reducing harm, protecting the integrity of the UK economy and ensuring that there are no safe spaces for economic crime or terrorism financing. [Listen to the UKFIU podcast on Podbean (opens in new tab)](http://ukfiu.podbean.com/) .
### Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)
The [Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (opens in new tab)](https://gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation) helps to ensure that financial sanctions are properly understood, implemented and enforced in the United Kingdom. OFSI is part of HM Treasury.
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### Legislation.gov.uk
[Legislation.gov.uk (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/) carries most (but not all) types of legislation and their accompanying explanatory documents.
### Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
The [Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (opens in new tab)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office) pursue national interests and project the UK as a force for good in the world. Promoting the interests of British citizens, safeguarding the UK-s security, defending values, reducing poverty and tackling global challenges with international partners.
### Counter Terrorism Policing
National [Counter Terrorism Policing (opens in new tab)](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/) Counter Terrorism Policing is a collaboration of UK police forces working with the UK intelligence community to help protect the public and our national security by preventing, deterring and investigating terrorist activity.
### National Crime Agency
The [National Crime Agency (opens in new tab)](https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/) leads the UK-s fight to cut serious and organised crime, protecting the public by targeting and pursuing those criminals who pose the greatest risk to the UK.
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[Transparency International (opens in new tab)](https://www.transparency.org/en/) is a global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption.
### The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
The [Financial Action Task Force (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.The FATF has developed the [FATF Recommendations (opens in new tab)](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/publications/fatfrecommendations/documents/fatf-recommendations.html) which ensure a co-ordinated global response to prevent organised crime, corruption and terrorism. Over 200 countries and jurisdictions are committed to implementing these standards.
### United Nations Security Council
[The UN Security Council (opens in new tab)](https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/information) can take action to maintain or restore international peace and security. It has established ongoing sanctions regimes, which focus on supporting political settlement of conflicts, nuclear non-proliferation and counter-terrorism.
### Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
[The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (opens in new tab)](http://www.oecd.org/) (OECD) is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. OECD provide a forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.
### KnowYourCountry
[KnowYourCountry (opens in new tab)](https://www.knowyourcountry.com/) is a global anti-money laundering research tool used by financial institutions, regulators, government agencies and educational institutions across the world.
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* Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice
* Postgraduate Certificate in Management
* ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering
* ICA Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering
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* Member of the International Compliance Association
* Co-Chair and member of the International Supervisors Forum
* Member of the Anti-Money Laundering Supervisors Forum
* Member of the Public Sector Affinity Group of the AML Supervisors Forum
* Joint Money Laundering Intelligence Taskforce Group.
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492 | Video: How to submit better quality Suspicious Activity Reports | Transcript | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/page/video-how-to-submit-better-quality-suspicious-activity-reports | **Claire Wilson (CW):** Thank you for joining us, I-m Claire Wilson. I lead on the anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing strategy for the Gambling Commission. I worked for the Commission for 11 years and prior to that I worked in the gambling industry for 15 years.
This video is being jointly made with our partners at the National Crime Agency. Our hope is to make available to you, a collection of videos that signposts of good anti-money laundering guidance and share with you some practical tips to help you with your SAR reporting and AML training.
The Commission recognises that operators submit good quality SARs and we want to maintain that quality and improve where we can.
The video box set will be released throughout September 2018 and each video will have a specific theme.
In each video we will share with your responses to questions raised at the Gambling Commission anti-money laundering forums and recent survey has been introduced on the Gambling Commission website.
The main focus of this video is to talk through how to construct a good quality SAR and why getting that quality right is so important.
I am pleased to introduce Tony Fitzpatrick from the National Crime Agency who has worked for the United Kingdom Financial Intelligence Unit known as the UK FIU for five year. Tony has first-hand experience dealing with a variety of SARs.
**Tony Fitzpatrick (TF):** Thank you Claire. Just one caveat I-d like to make viewers aware of, anything said in this video is meant to be helpful and it-s based on sharing experiences of what is seen in the SARs and also described by some experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officers or in some cases Anti Money Laundering consultants.
Any comments made during this video should not be treated as legal advice. If in doubt, please go and seek independent legal advice and they-ll give you the best way forward.
**CW:** So, Tony, what guidance for reporters to regard when making a SAR?
**TF:** There-s a very good document called “Guidance on submitting better quality suspicious activity reports”. This document provides all reports as guidance on how to submit better quality SARs into the NCA.
It can be found on National Crime Agency website [www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk](http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk) or just google “NCA better quality SARs” and it will be found.
**CW:** So, before we go into how to construct a SAR, what is the best way to submit a SAR into the National Crime Agency Tony?
**TF:** Simply put, it-s SAR Online. SAR Online is designed to allow SARs to be constructed and submitted in a secure manner. SAR Online available via a link in the top right-hand corner of the National Crime Agency website.
To register new users require an active email account which becomes the user-s SAR Online user identification. No two users can use the same email address.
It-s recommended that all registered users be an official responsible for either Anti Money Laundering compliance within the organisation or it could in fact be a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).
Ensure that you register yourself correctly, that is make sure you are aligned to the correct sector and you-re aligned correctly to the right regulator or supervisor.
**CW:** So, Tony, what are the advantages of SAR Online?
**TF:** Well SAR Online, first of all it-s free and it-s a secure system. It negates the need for paper-based reporting. Once a report is submitted, an acknowledgement with a unique reference number is sent via email.
Reporters can make 24/7 reports, they can do it at any time, provided that the reporter has an email account and internet access.
There is helpful text and helplines available on every single page, there-s pop up tips also available on each page. SARs can be marked as private to an individual user. Shared viewing editing is available where appropriate.
A frequently asked question document is also available. A link providing background information on financial records available via the SAR Online homepage.
**CW:** Ok thanks Tony. So, if I-m constructing a SAR for the first time, what is the best basic structure of a SAR?
**TF:** Firstly, there are a number of fields to be complete. As much information as possible should be completed in the data fields. SARs should contain all available customer due diligence information.
Dates of birth are vital for identifying individuals correctly. In additional to the reasonable suspicion, you must fully populate all the other information fields.
Please use the word unknown to make it clear if you do not know the information. Please do not use an asterisk or a question mark. Please do not use a dot or leave blank, only use the word unknown.
Using other characters hinders the UKFIU and our colleagues in law enforcement, it hinders their analysis and also it distorts and makes it unclear why the reporter has put those symbols into the text. So only use the word unknown if you are not sure about particular information.
**CW:** Thanks Tony. So, I have filled out all of the fields required, what is your advice on wording the reason for suspicion?
**TF:** Well overall, I-d say be clear and be concise. The explicit rationale behind a reason for suspicion and the context of why the SAR has been submitted should be clearly communicated in simple straightforward English.
Structure your report in a logical format including all the relevant information. Briefly summarise your suspicion, provide a chronological sequence of events. Keep the content clear, concise, and simple. Please avoid using acronyms and jargon, they may not be understood by the recipient and might be open to misinterpretation.
If providing a service provided or a technical aspect of work, please provide a brief synopsis in your SAR to aid the reader.
Do not write the SAR in capital letters, this makes it very, very difficult to read.
If including a large amount of information or text, please break it up into paragraphs, make it more easy to read and more manageable. Very long SAR which are text heavy are very difficult to digest and understand. Use punctuation.
Separate bank account or transaction information into their usual standard sort code definitions.
**CW:** Thanks Tony. So how much detail is required for reasonable suspicion?
**TF:** The reasonable suspicion element is the rationale behind why the SAR was submitted and therefore should be very explicit.
In the reason for suspicion field, which is limited to 8000 characters and approximately 1500 words, try to answer these simple questions:
* who is involved?
* how are they involved?
* what is the criminal or terrorist property?
* what is the value of the criminal or terrorist property? And if need be give an estimate if you don-t know exactly.
* where is the criminal or terrorist property? Example is it in a casino in London, a property in Hampshire, etc.
* when did the circumstances arise?
* when are the circumstances planned to happen?
* how did the circumstances arise?
* why are you suspicious or why do you have this knowledge?
Suspicion is a very important factor when seeking a request against money laundering offence. It is also important from an analytical point of view.
The bulk of analysis we do focuses upon the free text searching of keywords, whilst it is acknowledged that no fields are currently mandatory, all fields should be completed where possible providing.
While the UKFIU appreciates it-s more time consuming, it is important that details are completed within the appropriate SAR Online fields and not solely placed in the reasonable suspicion field.
This enables UK FIU and law enforcement to link the multiple SARs containing the same information, especially bank account details. This network analysis is the greatest benefit that SARs provide.
**CW:** So, Tony, how would you start your reason for suspicion because that can be difficult when you have a lot of complex data and information to consider?
**TF:** Yeah, I appreciate that it is quite tricky the key message for me is try to identify to the reader at an early stage what the SAR is about in the first few sentences, in the first paragraph. I would suggest you take the following steps:
First of all, step one: start with a SAR glossary code at the beginning of your text, this is a good indicator as to what the SAR is about. Guidance on SAR glossary codes are also found on the NCA website and will form part of another video.
The next step would be to provide a good brief summary to highlight the key elements of your suspicions. Consider if there are any other useful information that you could add.
In the reason for suspicion field, you should also conclude with the intended action that you intend to take, example are you intending to exit the relationship, are you going to monitor the customer, are you going to continue with the relationship?
So, to summarise, completing all the SARs information fields is very important. Alongside completing the reason for suspicion, you should complete as fully as possible all the information known from your due diligence.
The amount of information you have may depend on your relationship with the reported subject. As I mentioned previously, if you don-t know the information, please populate that field with word unknown.
When discussing any information provided regarding individuals, it-s really important that you provide the full names, you provide the date of birth, where you know it the nationality and also include the address, and in that address include the postcode and use the usual format you would do for a UK or international postcode.
If you have the financial information you should also put that into the context of you reason for suspicion field. If you-ve got any information about identification documents, such as a passport, a driving licence, or National Insurance number, please put that in the SAR.
If you-ve got any additional information about types of cars being used, the colour or registration numbers, please put that in the SAR. Similarly, telephone numbers are very important. Please put them in a SAR and if you know if it is a home number or a business number or a mobile, please state that also.
Full details of bank accounts or other financial details are really important. Use standard format including the sort code where appropriate. Most importantly, always put the occupation of the subject into the SAR.
Providing the detail on the main subject patient assists in a number of ways. It helps the reader make judgments about the origin of funds. It also helps determine whether subject is being used as a professional enabler. Are they using some professional knowledge to facilitate money laundering? It also helps engage with regulators and supervisors for that professional body.
It-s appreciated that you may not have all this detail concerning these types of descriptions. The amount of information that you have will depend on your relationship with your subject, but again if you don-t know these key parts of information, please use the word or phrase “unknown”.
Addresses are very important to UKFIU, because the UKFIU use the postcodes to allocate SARs to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Such allocations offer opportunities to take swift action or in some cases build a good intelligence picture.
Postcodes and international addresses are crucial, and they often affect analysis when we are looking at trends and particular hotspots in the country or in the world.
The post code and full address of the main subject should always be included where known and use standard format. Clarify the status of the address, for example, is it a current address? Is it a previous address? Do you know if it is residential or business, or is it a trading address or registered office etc?
Where details of a victim are known, in particular a vulnerable person situation, it-s very important we get all the postcodes available so we can help save that victim, where possible. So, if you-ve got any additional addresses that might help in that situation, please include them.
In all international address cases, whether it be the suspect, or associate or a potential victim, put at least, if you don-t know the code, what country it relates to, so that we can follow that up accordingly.
A final tip for me is how you deal with a subject or a suspect for a previous SAR. If the reported subject, example a client or customer, is also suspected in another set of circumstances and you need to put another SAR in, it-s important that you put the correct SAR reference number in when you refer to that person.
Please only use the SAR reference number given to you by the UKFIU. Do not include any internal reference numbers because that makes the reading and connectivity very, very difficult to understand.
Claire, how would you conclude what we have discussed in this video so far?
**CW:** Thanks Tony, so to conclude this video I think you have provided some really practical and useful tips for reporters submitting general SARs.
Of course, what we-ve discussed today can be found within the NCA-s guidance documents, and in particular, the guidance on submitting better quality SARs document, which is available on the NCA website.
So, thank you all for joining us today, and look out for our third video about how to submit SARs for a defence against money laundering.
Thank you.
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493 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | As the gambling supervisory body we have a duty to ensure adequate controls are in place to prevent casinos in this country being used for money laundering or terrorist funding.
All gambling operators have a responsibility to keep financial crime out of gambling, but non-remote and remote casinos have additional responsibilities under the [Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations) (opens in new tab)](
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/contents/made) .
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494 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | Statement of principles | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | Our [Statement of Principles for Licensing and Regulation](/policy/statement-of-principles-for-licensing-and-regulation) sets out the principles which underpin the our approach to investigations and prosecutions.
These principles also include our approach to anti-money laundering.
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495 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | Our role as the supervisory authority | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | As a supervisory authority we:
* provide information and guidance, including an assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the British gambling industry
* provide a single point of contact for the exchange of anti-money laundering information and intelligence
* raise awareness of operators- responsibilities under the [Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (opens in new tab)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/29/contents) (POCA) and the Regulations
* monitor suspicious activity report submissions and law enforcement activity
* undertake compliance assessments of operators- understanding and application of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing risk-management controls
* produce risk assessments and profiles to assist in the planning of compliance assessments
* ensure our employees can take appropriate decisions on the suitability of anti-money laundering systems and controls
* ensure the integrity of the licensed gambling sector is not compromised by those seeking ownership or control of gambling businesses using criminal funds, or who would manage licensed gambling activity in a way that facilitates money laundering or terrorist financing.
## Keeping you informed
## Guidance
## Industry forums
## How we monitor and assess money laundering controls
## How we assess controls
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496 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | Keeping you informed | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | We provide guidance and advice to help operators ensure they are complaint with relevant regulatory codes and legislation.
We also provide an assessment of the money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the British gambling industry, which is updated regularly and is intended to assist operators in the preparation of money laundering and terrorist risk assessments for their businesses.
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497 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | Guidance | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | Our formal guidance, [The prevention of money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: Guidance for remote and non-remote casinos](/guidance/the-prevention-of-money-laundering-and-combating-the-financing-of-terrorism) , is designed to help you understand what is expected, particularly in relation to taking a risk-based approach.
Adherence to our guidance is an ordinary code provision in the [Licence conditions and codes of practice (opens in new tab)](https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/lccp) .
Failure to comply may have an impact on your suitability to hold a licence.
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498 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | Industry forums | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | We have set up forums for both the remote and non-remote casino industries.
These forums:
* identify and disseminate best practice
* ensure effective communication between the industry and the Commission
* support policy development in the field of anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing. The forums usually meet twice a year.
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499 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | How we monitor and assess money laundering controls | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | We make use of a range of tools when assessing the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls of casinos.
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500 | Our approach to preventing money laundering | How we assess controls | https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/approach-to-preventing-money-laundering | ### Questionnaires
We may ask you to complete request self-assessment questionnaires on their anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing procedures.
### Information requests
We may request information, for example organisation charts, internal procedures, breaches logs, job descriptions of senior management and periodic returns.
### Review of case files kept by casinos
We may analyse decisions made while implementing your anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing controls to assess whether those controls are adequate and effective.
### Thematic work
We will sometimes seek to involve a number of casinos in a piece of work on a particular topic. This work may involve a number of the supervisory tools listed here.
### Visits
We may visit your casino premises to meet senior management and examine documents and records.
### Test purchasing
We may carry out test purchase exercises to check your casino-s processes and procedures.
### Information from other sources
We assess information and alerts from other sources, such as law enforcement agencies, other supervisors, employees, other businesses or the public.
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