Stakelogic Fined by UKGC for Failing Slot Speed Standards

Stakelogic BV has been fined £122,835 by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) after an investigation found that 16 of its slot games failed to comply with minimum spin speed requirements. The primary issue involved Tiger Temple 88, which was running at 1.97 seconds per spin, significantly below the mandated 2.5-second minimum.

The UKGC discovered that Stakelogic had used manual stopwatch testing to measure game speeds, a method the regulator described as ‘inaccurate and inadequate’. This led to multiple games operating below the required threshold, with timing discrepancies as small as 0.001 seconds deemed non-compliant. Even games running just 42 milliseconds under the limit were flagged for non-compliance.

John Pierce, Director of Enforcement and Intelligence at the UKGC, stated: ‘With all the technological resources available to an online gambling business, it is unacceptable that Stakelogic were relying on a manual stopwatch to measure the speed of their games.’

The regulator also highlighted that Tiger Temple 88 remained active for two days after the issue was detected before being suspended. The UKGC has reiterated that faster game cycles are linked to increased player harm, underscoring the necessity of adhering to speed regulations introduced in 2021.

Pierce added: ‘We would urge all operators to take careful note of this case and ensure they have effective testing practices in place to ensure they are meeting all the standards we require.’

As part of the resolution, Stakelogic has agreed to pay the fine and cover investigation costs. The company has accepted responsibility and pledged to enhance its quality assurance and incident management protocols.

The incident underscores the critical need for operators to adopt robust, automated testing methods to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safeguard player welfare.