New Botswana Gambling Equipment Standards Now Available for Purchase
The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) has officially announced the availability of newly published Gambling Equipment Standards, which were gazetted on April 12, 2024. These standards are now available for purchase, marking a significant step forward in the regulation and oversight of the gambling industry in Botswana.
The newly released standards cover various aspects of gambling equipment, including casino equipment, monitoring and control systems, jackpot equipment, limited payout machines, and record-keeping software. This initiative aligns with the Gambling Authority’s ongoing efforts to ensure that gambling activities in Botswana are conducted in a fair, transparent, and regulated manner.
Stakeholders in the gambling industry, including casino operators, gaming equipment manufacturers, and software developers, are encouraged to purchase these standards to ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements. The standards are available for purchase from the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) and include:
- 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
Interested parties can purchase these standards or make inquiries by contacting the Botswana Bureau of Standards via email at StandardsSales@bobstandards.bw.
The publication of these standards demonstrates Botswana’s commitment to maintaining high standards in the gambling industry, promoting responsible gaming practices, and protecting consumers. The Gambling Authority continues to work closely with BOBS and other stakeholders to ensure the ongoing development and enforcement of these standards.
For more information, please contact the Gambling Authority or the Botswana Bureau of Standards or visit their websites.
