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Casino Licence - New South Wales

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to establish and operate a casino in New South Wales. Only two casino licences may be in force at any time in NSW. One must be a restricted gaming licence granted to operate the Barangaroo restricted gaming facility.

When a casino licence is available, the Authority will publicly invite expression of interest for applications. Your licence will be subject to conditions as outlined in the legislation.

In assessing your application, the Authority will consider:

  • whether the applicant is a suitable person with appropriate expertise to operate and manage a casino 
  • the standard and nature of the proposed casino and its facilities
  • the likely impact of the casino on tourism, employment and economic development
  • any other matters that the Authority deems relevant.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you (and your close associates) must be deemed to be suitable persons for the purpose of this licence. The Authority is to consider whether the applicant:

  • is of good repute, having regard to character, honesty and integrity
  • has a sound and stable financial background
  • has or is able to obtain the financial resources necessary for the the financial viability of the casino
  • has or is able to obtain the services of people who have sufficient experience in the management and operation of a successful casino
  • has sufficient business ability to establish and maintain a successful casino.

Duration

As specified

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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Forms

Act(s) name

Casino Control Act 1992 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Casino Control Regulation 2019 New South Wales

Application process

Apply

You are not entitled to make an application unless the Authority invites applications. You are only entitled to make an application that conforms to the terms of the Authority's invitation.

Administering agency

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Liquor and Gaming NSW

Contact details

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