139Amendment of multi-user permit on request

139 Amendment of multi-user permit on request (1) This section applies if a multi-user permit-holder applies in writing to the commission for an amendment of the permit to— (a) reduce the number of gaming machines in a linked-jackpot arrangement, or terminate a linked-jackpot arrangement; or (b) increase the number of gaming machines in a linked-jackpot arrangement under the permit; or (c) include a new linked-jackpot arrangement under the permit; or (d) include gaming machines on other authorised premises in a linked-jackpot arrangement; or (e) amend a condition on the permit. (2) The commission must amend the multi-user permit, or refuse to amend the permit.

(3) The commission must not amend the multi-user permit unless satisfied— (a) if an additional gaming machine is proposed to be included in a linked-jackpot arrangement—that the additional machine— (i) is the same class as the other gaming machines in the arrangement; and (b) if a new linked-jackpot arrangement is proposed to be included under a permit—that each gaming machine to be linked— (i) is the same class; and (c) if gaming machines on other authorised premises are proposed to be included in a linked-jackpot arrangement (whether or not the arrangement is an existing arrangement)—that the financial and operational aspects of the arrangement are in accordance with the regulation; and (d) that the proposed amendment is satisfactory, having regard to the interests of the people playing the gaming machines in each proposed linked-jackpot arrangement. (4) The amendment takes effect on the date stated in the notice of the decision on the amendment given to the permit-holder by the