Bingo slots are on trial in Malta.

The local distribution company, Camilmac, has taken 80 machines from Spain’s R Franco to try out in the island’s Monaco Millions bingo club.

Three models are on test, Bad Boys, Grave Robber and Reggie’s Lemonade. They are connected to a bingo server and more titles are reportedly about to be added.

Automated games are legal in Maltese bingo clubs. Bingo is popular in the country and there are many clubs which have only two main restrictions: a minimum age of 18 to play and the need to register as a member before entry.

Camilmac’s two principals, Ivan and Aaron Camileri, are directing the experiment which is being run through their Allied Games operation.

The company has over 900 machines located and is gearing itself to replace them with new models once the new video lottery terminal regulations are issued in Malta.