These rules are aimed at making sure all non-remote operators are complying with the Gambling Act 2005, ensuring that all of their machines are compliant with the current rules. From July 29th, all operators must immediately remove machines if the Gambling Commission informs them that the manufacture, supply, installation, adaptation, maintenance or repair of the machine wasn’t carried out in reliance on the appropriate gaming machine technical operating license, or was not compliant in any other standards.

This change is aimed at streamlining processes and ensuring all non-compliant machines are removed from the premises swiftly, which is beneficial to both consumers and operators, with consumers being ensured the machines aren’t shady and operators not risking financial penalties or license suspension.

This announcement forms part of the Gambling Commission’s response to its third consultation to implement the proposals from the 2023 Gambling Act Review White paper, High stakes: gambling reform for the digital age.

More responses to the white paper are expected to land in the summer. We will of course update you on the 10p Gamer website when these happen. For more industry news, click here

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This coming Friday marks our first live stream of 2026, and it feels like the perfect moment to hit the reset button and start the year in familiar territory.

Looking back, 2025 was an absolutely insane year for the channel. High highs, brutal lows, and everything in between. But over the last couple of years, one thing has quietly cemented itself as a core part of this community. Pirots by Elk Studios.

At this point, it’s fair to say the channel has become the unofficial home of Pirots. We’ve climbed the mountain together, slid all the way back down it, and somehow kept coming back for more cheese every single time. There have been some unforgettable moments, and plenty we’d probably like to forget, but that’s the magic of it.

So, to match our King of the Hill battles and the ongoing YouTube videos, this Friday night will be a full Pirots stream. No half measures. No distractions. Just wall to wall Pirots action.

We’ll be jumping between different versions of the game, testing our luck, chasing features, and seeing what the birds decide to give us this time. Will it be a slow grind to zero. Or will we witness another ridiculous bonus or even a super bonus making a surprise return. As always with Pirots, anything is possible, and nothing is guaranteed.

That unpredictability is exactly why it’s going to be a blast.

We’ll also try to squeeze in a few chat calls during the stream, so if you like getting involved and having your say live, make sure you’re there. Friday nights are always better when the chat is buzzing, and this one feels like a proper kick-off to the year.

As usual, chat giveaway rules will apply, so there’s a chance to walk away with some cheese of your own. No promises on the rats being generous, but the giveaways always give you something to play for.

Before wrapping up, there’s one more very important thing to say.

A huge thank you to Andy Greg, who donated an absolutely insane number of subs last week. Thanks to Andy’s generosity, loads of you are now official 10p members. That means early access to videos, extra features in stream chat, and a few nice perks along the way. If you’ve picked up a membership, make sure you go check it out, and definitely don’t forget to thank Andy when you see him in chat.

So that’s the plan. The first stream of 2026. A full Pirots session. Chat calls, giveaways, chaos, and hopefully a bit of luck.

Don’t miss it.
2026 is already shaping up to be a big year, and it all starts this Friday night. New members, don’t forget to check out a large list of members only content on Youtube. And get it linked with your Discord, to access member only giveaways for slot tournaments. Don’t forget to use our fantastic Arcade for thousands of free slots!

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Effective from the 16th January 2026, operators must not

• Apply wagering requirements to bonus funds of anything higher than 10 times. This means the end of predatory 65x wagering requirements.
• Include more than one type of gambling product (betting, casino, bingo and lottery) within an incentive. This means no more free spins as a result of placing a sports bet. However, it is still allowed to give gambling bonuses that are unrestricted on what they can be played on, and free spins can still exist if you’re a slots player.
• Alter or increase the receipt or value, or amount of the incentive if the qualifying activity or spend is reached within a shorter time than the whole period over which the benefit is offered.
• Construct incentives where, if the benefit comprises of free or subsidised travel or accommodation which encourages the customer’s attendance at a particular licensed premises, it is offered on terms that directly relate to the level of the customer’s prospective gambling.

Effective from 19th March 2026:

• Operators update financial key event reporting to reflect complex global structures, mergers, and acquisitions. This enhances the Gambling Commission’s oversight of ownership, financing, and governance.

From 30 June 2026:

• Operators must standardize “deposit limits” to gross amounts deposited (without netting withdrawals). They must offer these limits, block further deposits when reached, and introduce “net deposit limits” as an option. This provides clearer, consistent player spending controls.

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This Friday 26^th, we will be going to try a £100 raw bonus hunt. Live on Youtube. Many of the older members here will be familiar with these; some of the newer ones may not. So, let’s quickly explain what happens.

We will be starting the stream with a £100 balance. We spin slots, with the sole aim of getting a bonus. If and when we hit it, we leave the slot before it plays out. We do this until we have exhausted the £100 balance. Then we go back and open them all up, one after the after.  

Why? Why not! It’s fun, we run through the £100, get as many rounds as possible. Then see if we can profit in the end.  

If there is time at the end, we may throw the floor open to some chat calls, and give you a chance to win some cheese too. Depends on how long it takes to collect and open. Find your favourite slot, spin for free at the 10p Arcade!

So, kick the in-laws out, send the kids to bed, and come join us! Boxing day or not, the work doesn’t stop. See you there!  

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Merry Christmas to every single one of you.

As the year draws to a close, it feels right to pause, look back, and say a huge thank you. 2025 has been nothing short of unbelievable for the 10p Gamer channel.

Last Christmas ( I gave you my heart… hehehe), hitting 10,000 subscribers before the end of 2025 was joked about. It was said half-laughing, half-dreaming. A big stretch goal. Something to aim for, not something to expect.

And yet… here we are.

Not only did we hit that target, we smashed straight through it. We’re closing out 2025 with well over 13,000 subscribers, and that still feels surreal to write.

That growth did not happen by accident.
It happened because of you.

Every like.
Every comment.
Every share.
Every membership.
Everyone who joined the Discord.
Everyone who visited the website.

Each small action added up. Every bit of support pushed the channel forward. The 10p Gamer community turned a hopeful goal into a reality, and that’s something I’ll always be grateful for.

This channel has grown, but more importantly, the community around it has grown too. Supportive, funny, passionate, and always up for a chat. That’s the real win of 2025.

If you want to come join the discord, you can do so here. Or if you just prefer spinning slots for free, you can do that here too. You don’t understand how helpful it is to the channel, to just come visit the website. Thank you. To think this was smashed in September, and we have already blown past it, is just unreal.

And for those who don’t celebrate Christmas

Whether today is just another day, a quiet one, or something in between, I want to wish you a happy end to 2025.

Thank you for being part of the journey this year. Thank you for your time, your support, and your presence in this community. No matter how or what you celebrate, I hope the end of the year treats you kindly and sets you up for an even better 2026.

From the bottom of my heart,
thank you for being part of 10p Gamer

Here’s to what comes next.

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