Botswana Introduces New Standards for Gambling Equipment
The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) has officially announced the release of new Gambling Equipment Standards, marking a crucial step in strengthening the regulation of the country’s gambling industry. These standards, published on April 12, 2024, are now available for purchase.
Comprehensive Standards for Gambling Equipment
The newly gazetted standards cover various categories of gambling equipment, including casino equipment, monitoring and control systems, jackpot machines, limited payout machines, and wagering record-keeping software.
These standards have been introduced as part of the Gambling Authority’s ongoing efforts to ensure that gambling activities in Botswana are conducted in a transparent, regulated, and fair manner.
Key Standards Released
Stakeholders in the gambling industry, such as casino operators, gaming equipment manufacturers, and software developers, are encouraged to purchase the following standards to ensure compliance with Botswana’s latest regulatory requirements:
- BOS 202 – 1:2022: Gambling Equipment – Part 1: Casino Equipment
- BOS 202 – 2:2022: Gambling Equipment – Part 2: Monitoring and Control Systems for Gaming Equipment
- BOS 202 – 4:2010: Gambling Equipment – Part 4: Local Area and Wide Area Jackpot and Progressive Jackpot Equipment
- BOS 202-5:2023: Gambling Equipment – Part 5: Limited Payout Machines
- BOS 202-6:2023: Gambling Equipment – Part 6: Central Electronic Monitoring Systems for Limited Payout Machines
- BOS 202-7:2023: Gambling Equipment – Part 7: Wagering Record-Keeping Software
Encouraging Compliance Across the Industry
BOBS encourages all industry stakeholders to obtain these standards to ensure compliance with the latest regulatory frameworks. These standards are available for purchase directly from BOBS, and inquiries can be made via email.
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