Gaming machines (fruit machines, slot machines) fall into categories depending on the maximum stake and prize available.
| Machine Category | Maximum Stake (from July 2011) | Maximum Prize (from July 2011) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| B1 | £2 | £4,000 |
| B2 | £100 (in multiples of £10) | £500 |
| B3 | £2 | £500 |
| B3a | £1 | £500 |
| B4 | £1 | £250 |
| C | £1 | £70 |
| D non money prize (other than crane grab) | £0.30 | £8 |
| D non money prize (crane grab) | £1 | £50 |
| D money prize | £0.10 | £5 |
| D Combined money and non-money prize (other than coin pusher or penny falls machines) | £0.10 | £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) | £0.10 | £15 of which no more than £8 may be a money prize |