These Regulations, made under section 236 of the Gambling Act 2005, amend the Categories of Gaming Machine Regulations 2007 (the “2007 Regulations”) for the purpose of increasing the maximum charge for use of sub-category B3 gaming machines.

Regulation 2 amends regulation 5(4)(a) of the 2007 Regulations by increasing the maximum charge for use of a sub-category B3 gaming machine from £1 to £2.

A full regulatory impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available from the website of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport at www.culture.gov.uk and is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside the instrument at www.legislation.gov.uk.

These Regulations were notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with Directive 98/34/EC, as amended by Directive 98/48/EC.