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Approval of Gaming Machines

The Approval of Gaming Machines


How to apply

Application Time Any time of the calendar year

Application Formalities and Imperative Documents

The Approval of Gaming Machines

Pursuant to the Administrative Regulation No.26/2012 dated on November 26 of 2012, the gaming machines must be approved by DICJ upon request from the authorized manufacturers or suppliers, for their supply.

Gaming Machines Which Fulfill The Following Requirements May Be Approved:

1. Acceptance or approval in accordance with the Macau EGM Technical Standards;

2. Compliance with the minimum requirements stated in the items 1 to 5 of article 17 of the Administrative Regulation No.26/2012 certified by the legal representative of the manufacturer via a document with signature authenticated via notary;

3. Submission of a list of authorized technicians to assemble, install, program, repair, adapt, modify, give technical assistance or carry out maintenance of the gaming machines under approval, containing specifically, the identification, training experience and information as to the professional training plans; (Form download);

4. Certificate issued by a gaming machines testing laboratory recognized by the government attesting to the adaptation of the gaming machines with respect to its exploitation in the RAEM, does not affect the respective operation, safety, integrity, accountability or auditing controls.


Service Location and Office Hours

In person or by mail

Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)

Address: Avenida da Praia Grande, 762-804 Edf. China Plaza, 12th Floor A, Macau

Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Friday : 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.


Charges

Free of charge


Processing time

According to each application

Remarks: Within 45 days after receiving the documents for the above application, DICJ will notify the applicants via e-mail notification about the completeness and adequacy of the documents submitted.


Notes for the application

1. The above information required is the basic information for checking the application. The DICJ does not rule out the possibility of requiring additional information if necessary;

2. For any correction, additional or updated information are required to submit in person or in writing to DICJ.


Progress inquiry and service results collection

Inquiry the application progress: there is no on-line checking service yet and please call (853)8397 3727 / (853)8397 3168  for information

Collecting service results: 1. Digital copy of the approval letter is sent to applicant via e-mail, 2. Collect in person at DICJ 3. Authorize others to collect at DICJ

Imperative documents required when collecting the results: ID card of the collector or business card of the collector


Content provider: Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ)

Last modified: 2024-04-23 17:28

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