Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
Belgium’s Gaming Commission explains that technical evaluation protocols set requirements for gambling machines according to the type of gambling venue. The protocols guide game developers on legal compliance and laboratories on conducting tests consistently.
Developers and testing laboratories can use the protocols to assess machine compliance across venue types.
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Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) says its certification process checks the technical and operational characteristics of each machine used for gaming. The checks cover safety, reliability, compliance with technical specifications and the ability of HGC information systems to monitor and supervise the machines.
Reportedly, the NGCB has reopened public consultation on 10 technical standards for Nevada gaming equipment and systems. The proposals cover slot machines, sports betting, horse racing betting and bingo. After reviewing licensed operators’ comments, the regulator republished the texts and set 15 November as the consultation deadline.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has set 15 November as the deadline for a new public consultation on 10 proposed technical standards for gaming equipment and systems, according to a report. The regulator republished the texts after receiving and reviewing comments from licensed Nevada operators.
As.Tro’s technical group set two workstreams for land-based gaming machines as it resumed discussions with Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, reportedly. One covers immediate proposals for AWP and VLT, while the other will develop proposals for a future sector reorganisation; participants also backed exploring a bridging measure for existing machines and a separate discussion on payment methods.
Coljuegos issued a resolution setting technical requirements for operating Baloto in Colombia, the regulator said. The rules cover the central game system, sales terminals, remote connection devices, communications networks, lottery equipment and random-number generation; compliance must be certified by a laboratory approved by Coljuegos. The resolution takes effect when published in the Official Gazette.
Coljuegos issued a resolution adding requirements to Colombia’s 2021 rules for electronic slot machines. Operators must transmit validated, traceable operational data under the SCLM+ technical requirements and keep machine inventories current; the maximum deadline for full inventory compliance is 31 December 2026, with implementation phased in gradually.