Special Club Licence - South Australia

Description

You will need this licence to possess and operate approved gaming machines on the casino premises or premises in respect of which another person holds a gaming machine licence.

You will be entitled to possess and operate approved gaming machines:

  • on the casino premises as an agent of the holder of the casino licence
  • on premises in respect of which you are an agent of the holder of a gaming machine licence.

Only one special club licence may be in force at any one time. Currently, the licence is held by a body exclusively in South Australia.

Please contact the agency for more information.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To hold the special club licence, you will need to:

  • represent a substantial number of cubs in South Australia
  • have the relevant skills and expertise to operate gaming machines, and conduct gaming machine business

You will also need to have directors, or members of the board, comprised of:

  • at least 1 person who is a lawyer of at least 3 years standing with experience in the club and gaming industry
  • at least 1 person who is a qualified accountant of at least 3 years standing with experience in the club and gaming industry
  • at least 1 person with experience in dealing with the issues of problem gambling and gambling addiction.

Please consult the agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You will need to submit to the agency under the special club licence:

  • contracts or arrangements under which management services are to be provided, officers or employees engaged in senior management positions are to be remunerated or profits are to be shared with other licensees
  • no later than 30 September each year, a report on the conduct of your financial affairs during the financial year (ending 30 June), including reference to distribution of funds among community, sporting and recreational groups.

Duration

As specified on the licence or until surrendered or revoked.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the agency for more information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for the Special Club Licence - Please contact the agency for information on forms to be submitted.

Application process

Apply

You may only apply for the special club licence when the agency invites applications. Please consult the agency for more information.

Transfer

The special club licence cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Consumer and Business Services

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Liquor and Gaming

Consumer and Business Services
Operating address: 91 Grenfell Street
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
Mailing address: GPO BOX 1719
Adelaide, South Australia 5001
Phone: 13 18 82
Email: liquorandgaming@sa.gov.au
Website: Consumer and Business Services (Opens in new window)