Gambling Commission Penalises Stakelogic Over Slot Spin Speed Breaches

Great Britain’s Gambling Commission has ordered game developer Stakelogic to pay £122,835 after ruling that several of its online slot games breached the country’s minimum spin speed requirements.

Under the Commission’s Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards, licensed slot games must have at least 2.5 seconds between spins. The investigation began after regulators found that Stakelogic’s Tiger Temple 88 allowed spins every 1.97 seconds. Following the initial finding, the Commission reviewed the company’s portfolio and identified another 15 games also below the required minimum interval.

According to the regulator, the affected titles operated between 0.001 seconds and 0.675 seconds below the required threshold. Many recorded spin intervals that were only 0.042 seconds below the standard, but still failed to comply with UK regulations.

Tiger Temple 88 breached the rules between 28 and 30 May 2025, while the remaining games were non-compliant during different periods between 31 October 2021 and 30 October 2025.

Manual Testing Process Led To Compliance Failures

The Gambling Commission concluded that the breaches resulted from inaccurate internal testing procedures. Its investigation found that Stakelogic relied on a manual stopwatch to measure game cycle times instead of using automated testing methods.

This approach resulted in inaccurate measurements and weaknesses in the company’s quality assurance and incident management processes. The UKGC determined that these internal controls fell below the standards for licensed suppliers operating in the British market.

After identifying the issue, Stakelogic accepted the findings and suspended all affected games in Great Britain while implementing corrective measures.

Gambling Commission Warns Industry Against Similar Mistakes

Rather than receiving a formal financial penalty, Stakelogic agreed to make a payment of £122,835 in lieu of enforcement action. The developer also committed to improving its testing procedures and wider compliance framework to prevent future similar breaches.

Gambling Commission Director of Enforcement and Intelligence John Pierce commented on the case and criticised the company’s testing methods.

“After reporting this error to the Commission, Stakelogic immediately self-suspended the use of the affected games until the error had been rectified,” he said. “They have subsequently taken significant steps to assure the Commission that they now have robust policies and procedures in place to prevent future breaches from occurring.

“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.”

The UKGC has fined Stakelogic £122,835 for running slot games too fast. An investigation revealed that the provider was allowing spins every 1.97 seconds below the minimum threshold of 2.5 seconds. The company has taken measures to improve its compliance and opted for the fine over a financial penalty.