Alterations to gaming machine areas

The  VGCCC has determined that, for the purposes of section 3.3.16 of the Act, some low risk alterations do not require prior approval. The following list specifies those types of alterations that are not considered to be a GMA Modification for the purposes of section 3.3.16 of the Act, and consequently may be carried out by a venue operator without prior approval from the VGCCC:

• Any configurational change to the gaming machine layout as long as there is not an increase or decrease in the number of gaming machines and the gaming machines remain sequentially  numbered.
• Any installation of a facility such as a Keno or wagering terminal. (Note that, where a Keno or wagering terminal is provided inside a GMA, there must be an operator terminal for sales and redemption outside the GMA, to ensure that Keno players and punters are not required to enter the gaming room to redeem a winning ticket).
• Any GMA refurbishments (e.g. new paint, carpet, etc.) that do not involve changes to the size and / or facilities of the GMA.
• Any installation or removal of jackpot signage, coin denomination signage, poster boxes or end of bank signage.

Any types of alterations that are not on listed above require approval. This includes multiple alterations that include any changes not listed here. In such cases, all alterations should be indicated on the application for approval. For example, this includes, but is not limited to:

• any changes to the perimeter of the GMA (e.g. entry points, windows, walls, smoking areas, etc.)
• any increase or decrease in the size of the GMA
• any changes to venue facilities immediately adjacent or connected to the GMA (e.g. entry foyers, toilets that are shared with another part of the venue, etc.)
• changes to cashier facilities.