Key takeaways
- Category B1.
- Typically £5 stake, £10,000 prize.
- Often the same titles as online.
- Online has more choice.
In shortMachines in British casinos are mostly Category B1: typically a £5 maximum stake and a £10,000 maximum prize.
Compared with online
| Detail | Casino floor (B1) | Online |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum stake | £5 | £5; £2 for ages 18 to 24 |
| Maximum prize | £10,000 | The game's maximum win |
| Choice | Dozens | Thousands |
| Return | Displayed; varies | About 96% typical |
Land-based limits checked 6 October 2026.
Top prizes online at £5
| Slot | At £5 |
|---|---|
| Sweet Bonanza | £105,500 |
| Gates of Olympus | £25,000 |
| Book of Dead | £25,000 |
| Fishin' Frenzy | £25,000 |
Arithmetic from published maximums.
Online casinos
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Numbers of machines
British casinos are limited to 20, 80 or 150 machines depending on the type of licence, with ratios of machines to gaming tables for the larger numbers. That is why a casino floor here has far fewer than one abroad. Linked B1 machines within one casino can offer a progressive jackpot of up to £20,000.
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Slot figures are developers' published defaults, each confirmed against two sources; the version at your casino can differ. UK land-based stake and prize limits and online rule dates were checked against Gambling Commission and licensing authority sources on 6 October 2026. History follows commonly cited accounts. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What category are casino machines?
B1.
What is the top prize?
Typically £10,000.
Are they the same games as online?
Often.
Which has more choice?
Online.