2.05 Layout of gaming machines
Gaming machines must be positioned within the gaming machine area:
- to allow sufficient access to exits, fire exits, cashier, bar, toilets and respite seating
- to allow a minimum distance of 2 metres between banks of machines where chairs are provided, and 1.5 metres between banks of machines without chairs; and 1.5 metres between a bank of machines and a wall (or window)
- that there is at least 21 cm between gaming machines and a gaming machine and wall or pillar, to allow sufficient space for—
- display and access to the “talker” (for more information on talkers see Gambling Regulations 2015) at the side of each machine
- accessing/inspecting the Commission-issued identification number
- accessing the audit key mechanism
- regular cleaning and gaming machine maintenance.
These requirements are in addition to any non-gaming regulations or statutes, including any obligations in place under a State of Emergency or State of Disaster.