{"id":"qld:sl-1999-0127","name":"Casino Control Regulation 1999","slug":"casino-control-regulation-1999","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"127 of 1999","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":175877,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-1999-0127-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis regulation may be cited as the Casino Control Regulation 1999 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis regulation commences on 1 July 1999.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.3 Definitions\n\nIn this regulation—\nadvanced evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—\ncommunications protocols;\nmonitoring systems;\nrandom number generators.\ns 3 def advanced evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3\nbasic evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—\nartwork;\ncabinet design;\ndocumentation, including for example, operational manuals.\ns 3 def basic evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3\ncasino principal means—\na casino licensee; or\na lessee under a casino lease; or\na proposed lessee; or\na casino operator under a casino management agreement; or\na proposed casino operator.\ns 3 def casino principal ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3\nentity means a body corporate, partnership, trustee, association, firm or business.\nintermediate evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—\nhardware, other than hardware subject to basic evaluation;\nsoftware, other than software subject to advanced evaluation;\nthe mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to a player.\ns 3 def intermediate evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3\ninvestigated person means a person of whom the Minister may make requirements under section 6 .\nlinked jackpot equipment means any meter, payout display, linking equipment, computer equipment, programming or other device (other than a gaming machine) forming, or capable of forming, part of a progressive jackpot link arrangement.\nprogressive jackpot link arrangement means an arrangement under which 2 or more gaming machines are linked to a device recording a winning result or other event resulting in an amount, part of an amount, or something else, being won by a player.\nprogressive jackpot meter means a device for recording and displaying an amount that, if won by a player, would be—\npayable to the player by a casino operator as a jackpot; or\ncredited to the credit meter of the player’s gaming machine.\ns 3 def progressive jackpot meter ins 2002 SL No. 138 s 3\npromoter’s representative means a person performing, for the promoter, the duties of the promoter under a junket agreement.\nproposed casino operator means a person with whom a casino licensee, or a lessee under a casino lease, proposes to enter into a casino management agreement under section 25 of the Act .\ns 3 def proposed casino operator ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3\nproposed lessee means a person to whom a casino licensee proposes to lease the casino licensee’s hotel-casino complex or casino under section 24 of the Act .\ns 3 def proposed lessee ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3\nrule means a rule made under the Casino Control Act 1982 , section 63 .\ns 3 def rule ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4\nspouse ...\ns 3 def spouse om 2003 SL No. 54 s 3 sch\ntable ...\ns 3 def table ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4\nom 2013 SL No. 121 s 4\ntournament means a tournament based on the playing of a game provided for in the rule.\ns 3 def tournament ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4\n- (a) communications protocols;\n- (b) monitoring systems;\n- (c) random number generators.\n- (a) artwork;\n- (b) cabinet design;\n- (c) documentation, including for example, operational manuals.\n- (a) a casino licensee; or\n- (b) a lessee under a casino lease; or\n- (c) a proposed lessee; or\n- (d) a casino operator under a casino management agreement; or\n- (e) a proposed casino operator.\n- (a) hardware, other than hardware subject to basic evaluation;\n- (b) software, other than software subject to advanced evaluation;\n- (c) the mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to a player.\n- (a) payable to the player by a casino operator as a jackpot; or\n- (b) credited to the credit meter of the player’s gaming machine.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Class or category of persons not required to be licensed— Act , sch","content":"### sec.4 Class or category of persons not required to be licensed— Act , sch\n\nFor the Act , schedule , definition casino employee , paragraph (b) , the following are the classes or categories of persons—\npersons serving, dispensing or mixing intoxicating liquor or looking after the contents of a cellar in which intoxicating liquor is stored;\npersons waiting upon tables to serve food or drinks;\npersons employed in cleaning work;\npersons employed on building maintenance work, including carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical workers, fitters, and other maintenance tradespersons, and their assistants;\npersons employed as entertainers or as entertainment support staff including directors, producers, musicians, stage hands, maintenance workers and all others associated with the entertainment.\ns 4 amd 2003 SL No. 219 s 4\n- (a) persons serving, dispensing or mixing intoxicating liquor or looking after the contents of a cellar in which intoxicating liquor is stored;\n- (b) persons waiting upon tables to serve food or drinks;\n- (c) persons employed in cleaning work;\n- (d) persons employed on building maintenance work, including carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical workers, fitters, and other maintenance tradespersons, and their assistants;\n- (e) persons employed as entertainers or as entertainment support staff including directors, producers, musicians, stage hands, maintenance workers and all others associated with the entertainment.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Disclosure of information","content":"### sec.5 Disclosure of information\n\nThe entities prescribed for section 14 (3) (a) of the Act are in schedule 1 .\ns 5 amd 2005 SL No. 1 s 4","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Casino licences","content":"# Casino licences","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements generally","content":"### sec.6 Requirements generally\n\nThe Minister may make requirements under this section of any of the following persons, to assist in undertaking investigations to satisfy the Governor in Council that the person is a suitable person to be associated or connected with the management and operations of a hotel-casino complex or casino—\nfor section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person;\nfor section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person;\nfor section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.\nThe Minister may require an investigated person to give to the Minister—\nif the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and\nif the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .\nIf the investigated person is a trustee of a trust estate, the Minister may make a requirement of the person under either or both of sections 7 and 10 , and if the Minister does so—\nany requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and\nany requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.\nThis section does not restrict the Minister in taking any other action the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil the Minister’s duty under section 20 , 26 or 30 of the Act .\nIn this section—\nassociated person , for a casino principal, means a person associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, in the opinion of the Minister, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of the casino principal.\ns 6 amd 2022 SL No. 172 s 4\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister may make requirements under this section of any of the following persons, to assist in undertaking investigations to satisfy the Governor in Council that the person is a suitable person to be associated or connected with the management and operations of a hotel-casino complex or casino— for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person; for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person; for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.\n(sec.6-ssec.2) The Minister may require an investigated person to give to the Minister— if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .\n(sec.6-ssec.3) If the investigated person is a trustee of a trust estate, the Minister may make a requirement of the person under either or both of sections 7 and 10 , and if the Minister does so— any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.\n(sec.6-ssec.4) This section does not restrict the Minister in taking any other action the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil the Minister’s duty under section 20 , 26 or 30 of the Act .\n(sec.6-ssec.5) In this section— associated person , for a casino principal, means a person associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, in the opinion of the Minister, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of the casino principal.\n- (a) for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person;\n- (b) for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person;\n- (c) for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.\n- (a) if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and\n- (b) if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .\n- (a) any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and\n- (b) any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements of individuals","content":"### sec.7 Requirements of individuals\n\nThe Minister may require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister any or all of the following—\ninformation regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ;\nan authority under section 12 ;\na recent photograph of the individual.\nIf the Minister does not require an individual to provide information regarding any of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 , part B, the Minister may require the individual to give to the Minister a certificate under section 9 .\nA request made of an individual under this section to give to the Minister information about another person is a request to do so to the best of the individual’s knowledge.\ns 7 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 3\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister any or all of the following— information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ; an authority under section 12 ; a recent photograph of the individual.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) If the Minister does not require an individual to provide information regarding any of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 , part B, the Minister may require the individual to give to the Minister a certificate under section 9 .\n(sec.7-ssec.3) A request made of an individual under this section to give to the Minister information about another person is a request to do so to the best of the individual’s knowledge.\n- (a) information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ;\n- (b) an authority under section 12 ;\n- (c) a recent photograph of the individual.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.8\n\ns 8 om 2021 SL No. 151 s 4","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certificate of financial stability","content":"### sec.9 Certificate of financial stability\n\nThe Minister may, under section 7 (2) , require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister a certificate—\nsigned by an accountant; and\ncontaining the accountant’s name and address; and\nstating that the accountant—\nhas examined the individual’s financial affairs; and\nis of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.\nIn this section—\naccountant means—\na member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or\na member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or\na member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or\na person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.\ns 9 amd 2011 SL No. 190 s 15\n(sec.9-ssec.1) The Minister may, under section 7 (2) , require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister a certificate— signed by an accountant; and containing the accountant’s name and address; and stating that the accountant— has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) In this section— accountant means— a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.\n- (a) signed by an accountant; and\n- (b) containing the accountant’s name and address; and\n- (c) stating that the accountant— (i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and (ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.\n- (i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and\n- (ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.\n- (i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and\n- (ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.\n- (a) a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or\n- (b) a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or\n- (c) a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or\n- (d) a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirements of entities","content":"### sec.10 Requirements of entities\n\nThe Minister may require an investigated person that is an entity to give to the Minister any or all of the following—\ninformation regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ;\nan authority under section 12 ;\ncopies of any documents that relate to the entity lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia;\ncopies of any trust deed or partnership agreement that relates to the entity;\ncopies of the entity’s audited and published financial statements;\ncopies of any related body corporate’s audited and published financial statements.\nIn this section—\nrelated body corporate has the meaning given by the Corporations Act , section 9 .\ns 10 amd 2009 SL No. 121 s 4\n(sec.10-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person that is an entity to give to the Minister any or all of the following— information regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ; an authority under section 12 ; copies of any documents that relate to the entity lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia; copies of any trust deed or partnership agreement that relates to the entity; copies of the entity’s audited and published financial statements; copies of any related body corporate’s audited and published financial statements.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) In this section— related body corporate has the meaning given by the Corporations Act , section 9 .\n- (a) information regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ;\n- (b) an authority under section 12 ;\n- (c) copies of any documents that relate to the entity lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia;\n- (d) copies of any trust deed or partnership agreement that relates to the entity;\n- (e) copies of the entity’s audited and published financial statements;\n- (f) copies of any related body corporate’s audited and published financial statements.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Criteria for requiring information etc.","content":"### sec.11 Criteria for requiring information etc.\n\nIn deciding the requirements to make of an investigated person under section 7 or 10 , the Minister is to consider, but is not limited to, the nature and level of involvement proposed for the person in the management and operations of the hotel-casino complex or casino.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Authority to release information","content":"### sec.12 Authority to release information\n\nThe Minister may require an investigated person to give the Minister an authority that authorises the addressee of the authority to release documents to—\nan inspector; or\na member of the police service.\nIn subsection (1) —\ndocuments means all, or specified, records, correspondence and other documents, in the possession of or under the control of the addressee, that relate to the investigated person.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person to give the Minister an authority that authorises the addressee of the authority to release documents to— an inspector; or a member of the police service.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) In subsection (1) — documents means all, or specified, records, correspondence and other documents, in the possession of or under the control of the addressee, that relate to the investigated person.\n- (a) an inspector; or\n- (b) a member of the police service.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Failure to provide information etc. not an offence","content":"### sec.13 Failure to provide information etc. not an offence\n\nSubject to section 14 , a person who fails to comply with a requirement made under this part does not commit an offence.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Providing false or misleading information an offence","content":"### sec.14 Providing false or misleading information an offence\n\nA person who is required to provide information under this part commits an offence if the person—\nprovides false or misleading information; or\nfor an investigation under section 26 or 30 of the Act —does not provide the information within the time stated in the requirement.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 14 amd 1999 SL No. 275 s 6 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 88\n- (a) provides false or misleading information; or\n- (b) for an investigation under section 26 or 30 of the Act —does not provide the information within the time stated in the requirement.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particulars for casino licence for Queen’s Wharf casino— Act , s 22 (2) (f)","content":"### sec.14A Particulars for casino licence for Queen’s Wharf casino— Act , s 22 (2) (f)\n\nThis section applies to a casino licence relating to the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement.\nFor section 22 (2) (f) of the Act , the following particulars are prescribed—\nthe name of the integrated resort within the meaning of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement;\nSee clause 1.1 of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement for the definition integrated resort .\nthe types of games that may be conducted in the casino;\nthe maximum number (if applicable) of the following that may be operated in the casino—\ngaming machines;\ngames played at a table;\nfully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;\nthe casino’s operating hours.\nIn this section—\nQueen’s Wharf casino agreement means the casino agreement under the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 .\ns 14A ins 2016 SL No. 62 s 15\n(sec.14A-ssec.1) This section applies to a casino licence relating to the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement.\n(sec.14A-ssec.2) For section 22 (2) (f) of the Act , the following particulars are prescribed— the name of the integrated resort within the meaning of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement; See clause 1.1 of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement for the definition integrated resort . the types of games that may be conducted in the casino; the maximum number (if applicable) of the following that may be operated in the casino— gaming machines; games played at a table; fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act; the casino’s operating hours.\n(sec.14A-ssec.3) In this section— Queen’s Wharf casino agreement means the casino agreement under the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 .\n- (a) the name of the integrated resort within the meaning of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement; Note— See clause 1.1 of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement for the definition integrated resort .\n- (b) the types of games that may be conducted in the casino;\n- (c) the maximum number (if applicable) of the following that may be operated in the casino— (i) gaming machines; (ii) games played at a table; (iii) fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;\n- (i) gaming machines;\n- (ii) games played at a table;\n- (iii) fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;\n- (d) the casino’s operating hours.\n- (i) gaming machines;\n- (ii) games played at a table;\n- (iii) fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Licensing of employees of casinos","content":"# Licensing of employees of casinos","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"List of types of work for casino key employees— Act , s 35","content":"### sec.15 List of types of work for casino key employees— Act , s 35\n\nFor section 35 (1) (d) of the Act , the following list is prescribed—\nadministrative management;\ncash and accounting management;\ncasino executive management;\ncasino management;\ncasino marketing management;\ngaming management;\ngaming equipment maintenance and repair management;\ninformation technology management;\ninternal audit management;\njunket operations management;\nsecurity management;\nsurveillance management.\ns 15 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 5\n- (a) administrative management;\n- (b) cash and accounting management;\n- (c) casino executive management;\n- (d) casino management;\n- (e) casino marketing management;\n- (f) gaming management;\n- (g) gaming equipment maintenance and repair management;\n- (h) information technology management;\n- (i) internal audit management;\n- (j) junket operations management;\n- (k) security management;\n- (l) surveillance management.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"List of types of work for casino employees— Act , s 35","content":"### sec.16 List of types of work for casino employees— Act , s 35\n\nFor section 35 (1) (d) of the Act , the following list is prescribed—\nadministrative operations;\ncash and accounting operations;\ncasino marketing operations;\ninformation technology gaming operations;\njunket operations;\ngaming supervision;\ngaming operations;\ngaming equipment maintenance and repair;\ninternal audit operations;\nsecurity operations;\nsurveillance operations.\ns 16 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 6\n- (a) administrative operations;\n- (b) cash and accounting operations;\n- (c) casino marketing operations;\n- (d) information technology gaming operations;\n- (e) junket operations;\n- (f) gaming supervision;\n- (g) gaming operations;\n- (h) gaming equipment maintenance and repair;\n- (i) internal audit operations;\n- (j) security operations;\n- (k) surveillance operations.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Display of identification— Act , s 41","content":"### sec.17 Display of identification— Act , s 41\n\nFor section 41 (1) of the Act , the form of identification is a card or other substantial material containing a photograph of the employee’s face at least 30mm square and stating in letters or numbers at least 8mm high the employee’s licence number and access code.\nA distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino key employees.\nA different distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino employees.\nAll forms of identification must be provided by the casino operator.\nThe casino operator must not give a form of identification to a casino key employee or a casino employee unless the form of identification has been approved by the chief executive.\nMaximum penalty for subsection (5) —20 penalty units.\nIn this section—\naccess code means the code, consisting of letters or numbers, that identifies a person who is authorised to have access to a non-public area to which entry is restricted.\ns 17 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 4 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 89\n(sec.17-ssec.1) For section 41 (1) of the Act , the form of identification is a card or other substantial material containing a photograph of the employee’s face at least 30mm square and stating in letters or numbers at least 8mm high the employee’s licence number and access code.\n(sec.17-ssec.2) A distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino key employees.\n(sec.17-ssec.3) A different distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino employees.\n(sec.17-ssec.4) All forms of identification must be provided by the casino operator.\n(sec.17-ssec.5) The casino operator must not give a form of identification to a casino key employee or a casino employee unless the form of identification has been approved by the chief executive. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.17-ssec.6) In this section— access code means the code, consisting of letters or numbers, that identifies a person who is authorised to have access to a non-public area to which entry is restricted.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"List of licensees— Act , s 42","content":"### sec.18 List of licensees— Act , s 42\n\ns 18 amd 2009 SL No. 121 s 5\nom 2014 SL No. 131 s 4","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Casino tax","content":"# Casino tax","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Percentage determined for casino gross revenue— Act , s 51 (4)","content":"### sec.19 Percentage determined for casino gross revenue— Act , s 51 (4)\n\nFor the Act , section 51 (4) , the percentage determined for casino gross revenue for an associated agreement for a casino licence is—\nfor the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 —\nfor gaming machine revenue—30%; or\nfor fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or\nfor other revenue—20%; or\nfor the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 —\nfor gaming machine revenue—30%; or\nfor fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or\nfor other revenue—20%; or\nfor the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 —\nfor gaming machine revenue—20%; or\nfor fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or\nfor other revenue—10%; or\nfor the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 —\nfor gaming machine revenue—20%; or\nfor fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or\nfor other revenue—10%.\nIn this section—\nfully-automated table game machine means a gaming machine that allows more than 1 person to play a game that—\nimitates a type of game played at a table (a table game ), whether or not the table game is played in the casino where the machine is located; and\ncan be played—\nfrom different terminals; and\nwithout a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.\nfully-automated table game revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of fully-automated table game machines.\ngaming machine revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of gaming machines, other than fully-automated table game machines.\nother revenue means casino gross revenue, other than gaming machine revenue and fully-automated table game revenue.\ns 19 sub 2009 SL No. 121 s 6\namd 2013 SL No. 121 s 6\n(sec.19-ssec.1) For the Act , section 51 (4) , the percentage determined for casino gross revenue for an associated agreement for a casino licence is— for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 — for gaming machine revenue—30%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or for other revenue—20%; or for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 — for gaming machine revenue—30%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or for other revenue—20%; or for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 — for gaming machine revenue—20%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or for other revenue—10%; or for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 — for gaming machine revenue—20%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or for other revenue—10%.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) In this section— fully-automated table game machine means a gaming machine that allows more than 1 person to play a game that— imitates a type of game played at a table (a table game ), whether or not the table game is played in the casino where the machine is located; and can be played— from different terminals; and without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game. fully-automated table game revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of fully-automated table game machines. gaming machine revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of gaming machines, other than fully-automated table game machines. other revenue means casino gross revenue, other than gaming machine revenue and fully-automated table game revenue.\n- (a) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or (iii) for other revenue—20%; or\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—20%; or\n- (b) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or (iii) for other revenue—20%; or\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—20%; or\n- (c) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or (iii) for other revenue—10%; or\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—10%; or\n- (d) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or (iii) for other revenue—10%.\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—10%.\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—20%; or\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—20%; or\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—10%; or\n- (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or\n- (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or\n- (iii) for other revenue—10%.\n- (a) imitates a type of game played at a table (a table game ), whether or not the table game is played in the casino where the machine is located; and\n- (b) can be played— (i) from different terminals; and (ii) without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.\n- (i) from different terminals; and\n- (ii) without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.\n- (i) from different terminals; and\n- (ii) without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Percentage determined for premium junket revenue— Act , s 51 (4)","content":"### sec.19A Percentage determined for premium junket revenue— Act , s 51 (4)\n\nFor the Act , section 51 (4) , the percentage determined for premium junket revenue for an associated agreement for a casino licence is 10%.\ns 19A ins 2009 SL No. 121 s 6","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Percentage for community investment fund— Act , s 51A (3)","content":"### sec.19B Percentage for community investment fund— Act , s 51A (3)\n\ns 19B ins 2009 SL No. 121 s 6\nom 2013 SL No. 121 s 7","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19C","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.19C\n\ns 19C ins 2009 SL No. 121 s 6\nom 2014 SL No. 131 s 6","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Casino operation","content":"# Casino operation","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Marking of chips— Act , s 62","content":"### sec.20 Marking of chips— Act , s 62\n\nFor section 62 (5) (b) of the Act , the other matters are—\nfor chips of a specified denomination, known as value chips —the value of the chips, with each denomination being a separate distinguishing colour and having markings indicating the value of the chips; and\nfor chips not of a specified denomination, known as non-value chips , and used in a game that permits their use—\nthe name of the game; and\na design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.\nA casino operator must ensure the following are clearly distinguishable by the casino’s closed circuit television system—\nthe colour of value chips, and the markings indicating the value of the chips;\nthe design, insert or symbol on non-value chips.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 20 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 5 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 90\n(sec.20-ssec.1) For section 62 (5) (b) of the Act , the other matters are— for chips of a specified denomination, known as value chips —the value of the chips, with each denomination being a separate distinguishing colour and having markings indicating the value of the chips; and for chips not of a specified denomination, known as non-value chips , and used in a game that permits their use— the name of the game; and a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) A casino operator must ensure the following are clearly distinguishable by the casino’s closed circuit television system— the colour of value chips, and the markings indicating the value of the chips; the design, insert or symbol on non-value chips. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) for chips of a specified denomination, known as value chips —the value of the chips, with each denomination being a separate distinguishing colour and having markings indicating the value of the chips; and\n- (b) for chips not of a specified denomination, known as non-value chips , and used in a game that permits their use— (i) the name of the game; and (ii) a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.\n- (i) the name of the game; and\n- (ii) a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.\n- (i) the name of the game; and\n- (ii) a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.\n- (a) the colour of value chips, and the markings indicating the value of the chips;\n- (b) the design, insert or symbol on non-value chips.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Release or discharge of debts— Act , s 66","content":"### sec.21 Release or discharge of debts— Act , s 66\n\nFor section 66 (1) (f) of the Act , the information and material is as follows—\nthe name and address of the debtor;\nthe gaming history of the debtor;\nthe financial history of the debtor;\nthe date or dates the debt was incurred;\nthe circumstances surrounding the transaction or transactions leading to the debt being incurred;\nfull information about the cheque or cheques involved in the transaction including the following—\nthe cheque number;\nthe drawer;\nthe bank on which the cheque was drawn;\nthe signatory or signatories;\nthe date the cheque was drawn;\nthe date the cheque was deposited;\nthe payee’s name;\nthe date the cheque was returned by the bank;\nthe amount of the cheque;\nthe banker’s endorsement;\nthe name of the person who authorised the transaction;\nthe total amount of the original debt;\nthe details of any amount recovered;\nthe balance of the debt outstanding;\nthe details of action taken, or available, to recover the debt including debt collection agencies or legal proceedings;\nthe charges incurred or costs involved in respect of the debt;\ndetails of whether the casino operator or the casino operator’s agent or employee adhered to relevant accounting procedures;\nthe amount of debt proposed to be released or discharged;\ndetailed reasons for the release or discharge of the whole or part of the debt;\nthe date and content of the casino operator’s resolution or other authorisation to release or discharge the whole or part of the debt.\n- (a) the name and address of the debtor;\n- (b) the gaming history of the debtor;\n- (c) the financial history of the debtor;\n- (d) the date or dates the debt was incurred;\n- (e) the circumstances surrounding the transaction or transactions leading to the debt being incurred;\n- (f) full information about the cheque or cheques involved in the transaction including the following— (i) the cheque number; (ii) the drawer; (iii) the bank on which the cheque was drawn; (iv) the signatory or signatories; (v) the date the cheque was drawn; (vi) the date the cheque was deposited; (vii) the payee’s name; (viii) the date the cheque was returned by the bank; (ix) the amount of the cheque; (x) the banker’s endorsement;\n- (i) the cheque number;\n- (ii) the drawer;\n- (iii) the bank on which the cheque was drawn;\n- (iv) the signatory or signatories;\n- (v) the date the cheque was drawn;\n- (vi) the date the cheque was deposited;\n- (vii) the payee’s name;\n- (viii) the date the cheque was returned by the bank;\n- (ix) the amount of the cheque;\n- (x) the banker’s endorsement;\n- (g) the name of the person who authorised the transaction;\n- (h) the total amount of the original debt;\n- (i) the details of any amount recovered;\n- (j) the balance of the debt outstanding;\n- (k) the details of action taken, or available, to recover the debt including debt collection agencies or legal proceedings;\n- (l) the charges incurred or costs involved in respect of the debt;\n- (m) details of whether the casino operator or the casino operator’s agent or employee adhered to relevant accounting procedures;\n- (n) the amount of debt proposed to be released or discharged;\n- (o) detailed reasons for the release or discharge of the whole or part of the debt;\n- (p) the date and content of the casino operator’s resolution or other authorisation to release or discharge the whole or part of the debt.\n- (i) the cheque number;\n- (ii) the drawer;\n- (iii) the bank on which the cheque was drawn;\n- (iv) the signatory or signatories;\n- (v) the date the cheque was drawn;\n- (vi) the date the cheque was deposited;\n- (vii) the payee’s name;\n- (viii) the date the cheque was returned by the bank;\n- (ix) the amount of the cheque;\n- (x) the banker’s endorsement;","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deposit advance accounts— Act , s 67","content":"### sec.22 Deposit advance accounts— Act , s 67\n\nFor section 67 (5) (e) of the Act , the following cheques are prescribed—\na bank cheque drawn in favour of the casino operator;\na cheque drawn by 1 of the following in favour of the person and endorsed to the casino operator—\na wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ;\na keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ;\na person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.\ns 22 amd 2001 SL No. 270 s 3 ; 2022 Act No. 23 s 35\n- (a) a bank cheque drawn in favour of the casino operator;\n- (b) a cheque drawn by 1 of the following in favour of the person and endorsed to the casino operator— (i) a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ; (ii) a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ; (iii) a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.\n- (i) a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ;\n- (ii) a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ;\n- (iii) a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.\n- (i) a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ;\n- (ii) a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ;\n- (iii) a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Depositing of cheques— Act , s 70","content":"### sec.23 Depositing of cheques— Act , s 70\n\nFor section 70 of the Act , the prescribed time is—\nif the cheque is drawn on an account held with a bank in Australia by a person other than a nonresident junket participant—5 working days; and\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—30 working days.\nIn this section—\nnonresident junket participant means a nonresident of Queensland visiting a casino under a junket agreement within the meaning of section 85A of the Act .\ns 23 amd 2016 SL No. 62 s 16\n(sec.23-ssec.1) For section 70 of the Act , the prescribed time is— if the cheque is drawn on an account held with a bank in Australia by a person other than a nonresident junket participant—5 working days; and if paragraph (a) does not apply—30 working days.\n(sec.23-ssec.2) In this section— nonresident junket participant means a nonresident of Queensland visiting a casino under a junket agreement within the meaning of section 85A of the Act .\n- (a) if the cheque is drawn on an account held with a bank in Australia by a person other than a nonresident junket participant—5 working days; and\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—30 working days.","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Unclaimed winnings and prizes— Act , s 71A","content":"### sec.24 Unclaimed winnings and prizes— Act , s 71A\n\nFor the definition designated departmental account in section 71A (5) of the Act , the Treasurer’s unclaimed moneys fund kept under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 is designated as the account at the department to which the payments mentioned in the definition are to be made.\nFinancial Administration and Audit Act 1977 —see the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 93 .","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Casino patron claims","content":"### sec.25 Casino patron claims\n\nThis section applies if a casino operator, or an employee or agent of a casino operator, receives a claim for payment, related to a gaming transaction, from a casino patron.\nThe casino operator must immediately attempt to resolve the claim.\nIf the casino operator can not resolve the claim, the operator must immediately give the casino patron a written notice stating—\nthe casino operator can not resolve the claim (the decision ); and\nthat the casino patron may ask the chief executive to review the decision if the patron makes the request using the approved form within 10 days after receiving the written notice.\nThe following provisions apply to the chief executive’s review of a casino operator’s decision—\na request for review must be made on the approved form;\nthe chief executive must not review the casino operator’s decision if the request to review is received after the 10 days mentioned in subsection (3) ;\nthe chief executive must advise the casino operator and the casino patron as soon as practicable after receiving the request whether the chief executive intends to review the operator’s decision;\nif the chief executive intends to review the casino operator’s decision, the chief executive must—\ngive the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and\nnotify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;\nafter the time for making submissions has ended, the chief executive may cause the investigations the chief executive considers appropriate to be made and the results of the investigations to be reported to the chief executive;\nthe chief executive must, as soon as practicable, consider the submissions and reports, and notify the casino operator and the casino patron in writing of the chief executive’s decision, stating the reasons for the decision.\ns 25 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 7\n(sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies if a casino operator, or an employee or agent of a casino operator, receives a claim for payment, related to a gaming transaction, from a casino patron.\n(sec.25-ssec.2) The casino operator must immediately attempt to resolve the claim.\n(sec.25-ssec.3) If the casino operator can not resolve the claim, the operator must immediately give the casino patron a written notice stating— the casino operator can not resolve the claim (the decision ); and that the casino patron may ask the chief executive to review the decision if the patron makes the request using the approved form within 10 days after receiving the written notice.\n(sec.25-ssec.4) The following provisions apply to the chief executive’s review of a casino operator’s decision— a request for review must be made on the approved form; the chief executive must not review the casino operator’s decision if the request to review is received after the 10 days mentioned in subsection (3) ; the chief executive must advise the casino operator and the casino patron as soon as practicable after receiving the request whether the chief executive intends to review the operator’s decision; if the chief executive intends to review the casino operator’s decision, the chief executive must— give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim; after the time for making submissions has ended, the chief executive may cause the investigations the chief executive considers appropriate to be made and the results of the investigations to be reported to the chief executive; the chief executive must, as soon as practicable, consider the submissions and reports, and notify the casino operator and the casino patron in writing of the chief executive’s decision, stating the reasons for the decision.\n- (a) the casino operator can not resolve the claim (the decision ); and\n- (b) that the casino patron may ask the chief executive to review the decision if the patron makes the request using the approved form within 10 days after receiving the written notice.\n- (a) a request for review must be made on the approved form;\n- (b) the chief executive must not review the casino operator’s decision if the request to review is received after the 10 days mentioned in subsection (3) ;\n- (c) the chief executive must advise the casino operator and the casino patron as soon as practicable after receiving the request whether the chief executive intends to review the operator’s decision;\n- (d) if the chief executive intends to review the casino operator’s decision, the chief executive must— (i) give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and (ii) notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;\n- (i) give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and\n- (ii) notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;\n- (e) after the time for making submissions has ended, the chief executive may cause the investigations the chief executive considers appropriate to be made and the results of the investigations to be reported to the chief executive;\n- (f) the chief executive must, as soon as practicable, consider the submissions and reports, and notify the casino operator and the casino patron in writing of the chief executive’s decision, stating the reasons for the decision.\n- (i) give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and\n- (ii) notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"Training courses for employees","content":"### sec.26 Training courses for employees\n\nA casino operator must, for each casino key employee or casino employee, keep a record of—\neach training course, relating to the playing of games, the conduct of games and associated activities in connection with casino operations, completed by the employee; and\nthe dates and times the employee attended each course; and\nthe date the employee completed each course.\nSee section 72 of the Act .\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 26 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 6 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 91\n- (a) each training course, relating to the playing of games, the conduct of games and associated activities in connection with casino operations, completed by the employee; and\n- (b) the dates and times the employee attended each course; and\n- (c) the date the employee completed each course. Note— See section 72 of the Act .","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Times for submission of reports— Act , s 81","content":"### sec.27 Times for submission of reports— Act , s 81\n\nFor section 81 (1) of the Act , the following times are prescribed—\nfor a casino daily report—not later than 72 hours after the end of the daily gaming period reported on;\nfor a casino monthly report—not later than 10 days after the end of the month reported on;\nfor a casino quarterly report—not later than 1 month after the end of the quarter reported on;\nfor a casino annual report—not later than 4 months after the end of the financial year reported on.\n- (a) for a casino daily report—not later than 72 hours after the end of the daily gaming period reported on;\n- (b) for a casino monthly report—not later than 10 days after the end of the month reported on;\n- (c) for a casino quarterly report—not later than 1 month after the end of the quarter reported on;\n- (d) for a casino annual report—not later than 4 months after the end of the financial year reported on.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conducting tournaments","content":"### sec.28 Conducting tournaments\n\nThe rules for conducting and playing a game in a tournament are the rules for the game in the rule, as varied by the Minister in a written notice given to the casino operator proposing to conduct the tournament.\nHowever, the provisions of the rule about conducting and playing a game may be varied only to the extent reasonably necessary to conduct the tournament.\nThe chief executive must approve conditions for conducting the tournament, including, for example—\nthe entry form to be used; and\nthe entry fee to be paid.\nThe casino operator must ensure—\na game in the tournament is conducted and played under the rules applying to the game; and\nthe conditions for conducting the tournament are complied with.\ns 28 prev s 28 om 2002 SL No. 244 s 4\npres s 28 ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5\n(sec.28-ssec.1) The rules for conducting and playing a game in a tournament are the rules for the game in the rule, as varied by the Minister in a written notice given to the casino operator proposing to conduct the tournament.\n(sec.28-ssec.2) However, the provisions of the rule about conducting and playing a game may be varied only to the extent reasonably necessary to conduct the tournament.\n(sec.28-ssec.3) The chief executive must approve conditions for conducting the tournament, including, for example— the entry form to be used; and the entry fee to be paid.\n(sec.28-ssec.4) The casino operator must ensure— a game in the tournament is conducted and played under the rules applying to the game; and the conditions for conducting the tournament are complied with.\n- (a) the entry form to be used; and\n- (b) the entry fee to be paid.\n- (a) a game in the tournament is conducted and played under the rules applying to the game; and\n- (b) the conditions for conducting the tournament are complied with.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Entry fees for tournament","content":"### sec.29 Entry fees for tournament\n\nAll entry fees received by the casino operator must be included in a prize pool for distribution to the winning players.\nAn entry fee or part of a fee must not be refunded unless permitted under the conditions for conducting the tournament.\ns 29 prev s 29 om 2002 SL No. 244 s 4\npres s 29 ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5\n(sec.29-ssec.1) All entry fees received by the casino operator must be included in a prize pool for distribution to the winning players.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) An entry fee or part of a fee must not be refunded unless permitted under the conditions for conducting the tournament.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Names of table games and wagers","content":"### sec.29A Names of table games and wagers\n\nA casino operator may, with the chief executive’s approval, use any name the casino operator considers appropriate for—\na game played at a table mentioned in the rule for the game; or\na wager under the rule.\ns 29A ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5\namd 2013 SL No. 121 s 8\n- (a) a game played at a table mentioned in the rule for the game; or\n- (b) a wager under the rule.","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Permissible wagers","content":"### sec.29B Permissible wagers\n\nIf a wager for an amount that is not within the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a game is inadvertently made and accepted by a casino operator or a casino operator’s employee or agent, the wager—\nif it is less than the permissible minimum—is valid; and\nif it is more than the permissible maximum—is void only to the extent of the amount more than the permissible maximum.\nA casino patron may make arrangements with a casino operator about permissible minimum and maximum wages—see the Act , section 64A .\nThe casino operator may require wagers to be made in increments of a stated amount that is not more than the permissible minimum wager for the table for the game.\nThe amount of the increment must be displayed at the table on the same sign on which the minimum permissible wager is displayed.\nThe letters and numbers on the sign showing the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a table must be at least 8mm high.\nIn this section—\nvoid , for a wager, means the wager neither wins nor loses but is a stand off.\ns 29B ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5\namd 2013 SL No. 121 s 9\n(sec.29B-ssec.1) If a wager for an amount that is not within the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a game is inadvertently made and accepted by a casino operator or a casino operator’s employee or agent, the wager— if it is less than the permissible minimum—is valid; and if it is more than the permissible maximum—is void only to the extent of the amount more than the permissible maximum. A casino patron may make arrangements with a casino operator about permissible minimum and maximum wages—see the Act , section 64A .\n(sec.29B-ssec.2) The casino operator may require wagers to be made in increments of a stated amount that is not more than the permissible minimum wager for the table for the game.\n(sec.29B-ssec.3) The amount of the increment must be displayed at the table on the same sign on which the minimum permissible wager is displayed.\n(sec.29B-ssec.4) The letters and numbers on the sign showing the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a table must be at least 8mm high.\n(sec.29B-ssec.5) In this section— void , for a wager, means the wager neither wins nor loses but is a stand off.\n- (a) if it is less than the permissible minimum—is valid; and\n- (b) if it is more than the permissible maximum—is void only to the extent of the amount more than the permissible maximum.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Junkets","content":"# Junkets","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Junket agreements","content":"## Junket agreements","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"Amounts prescribed for special junket agreements— Act , s 85D","content":"### sec.30 Amounts prescribed for special junket agreements— Act , s 85D\n\nFor section 85D (1) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $10,000.\nFor section 85D (2) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $250,000.\ns 30 amd 2011 SL No. 185 s 3\n(sec.30-ssec.1) For section 85D (1) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $10,000.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) For section 85D (2) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $250,000.","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Agreement to be in writing","content":"### sec.31 Agreement to be in writing\n\nA casino operator must not enter into a junket agreement unless the agreement is in writing and contains the following information—\nthe name of the promoter;\na sequential junket number given by the casino operator to the group of participants;\nthe name of each participant;\nthe period when participants are expected to visit the casino;\nthe amount agreed to be committed under the agreement by the participants;\nthe complimentary services proposed to be supplied to the participants by the casino operator;\nthe commission proposed to be paid to the promoter by the casino operator.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 31 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 92\n- (a) the name of the promoter;\n- (b) a sequential junket number given by the casino operator to the group of participants;\n- (c) the name of each participant;\n- (d) the period when participants are expected to visit the casino;\n- (e) the amount agreed to be committed under the agreement by the participants;\n- (f) the complimentary services proposed to be supplied to the participants by the casino operator;\n- (g) the commission proposed to be paid to the promoter by the casino operator.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Junket agreement to provide for 1 group only","content":"### sec.32 Junket agreement to provide for 1 group only\n\nA casino operator must not enter into a junket agreement if the agreement provides for more than 1 group of participants.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 32 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 93","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Copy of agreement to be given to chief executive","content":"### sec.33 Copy of agreement to be given to chief executive\n\nA casino operator who enters into a junket agreement must give a signed copy of the agreement to the chief executive before any participant under the agreement starts play as a participant.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\ns 33 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 94","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":"Copy of certain passports to be given to chief executive","content":"### sec.34 Copy of certain passports to be given to chief executive\n\nThis section applies to a casino operator if—\nthe casino operator enters into a junket agreement; and\na participant who is neither an Australian resident nor an Australian citizen visits the casino under the agreement; and\nthe casino operator has not already complied with this section on a previous visit of the participant to the casino.\nThe casino operator must, within 8 hours after the participant’s arrival at the casino, give a photocopy of the relevant parts of the participant’s passport to the chief executive, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse for not giving the copy.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe relevant parts of the passport are the parts showing—\nthe country of issue of the passport; and\nthe number of the passport; and\nthe participant’s date of birth; and\na photograph of the participant.\ns 34 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 95\n(sec.34-ssec.1) This section applies to a casino operator if— the casino operator enters into a junket agreement; and a participant who is neither an Australian resident nor an Australian citizen visits the casino under the agreement; and the casino operator has not already complied with this section on a previous visit of the participant to the casino.\n(sec.34-ssec.2) The casino operator must, within 8 hours after the participant’s arrival at the casino, give a photocopy of the relevant parts of the participant’s passport to the chief executive, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse for not giving the copy. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.34-ssec.3) The relevant parts of the passport are the parts showing— the country of issue of the passport; and the number of the passport; and the participant’s date of birth; and a photograph of the participant.\n- (a) the casino operator enters into a junket agreement; and\n- (b) a participant who is neither an Australian resident nor an Australian citizen visits the casino under the agreement; and\n- (c) the casino operator has not already complied with this section on a previous visit of the participant to the casino.\n- (a) the country of issue of the passport; and\n- (b) the number of the passport; and\n- (c) the participant’s date of birth; and\n- (d) a photograph of the participant.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Notices and reports","content":"## Notices and reports","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.35 Application of division\n\nThis division applies to a casino operator who has entered into a junket agreement.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notices and reports","content":"### sec.36 Notices and reports\n\nA notice or report required to be given by the casino operator under this division must be given, in writing, to the chief executive.","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice about promoter","content":"### sec.37 Notice about promoter\n\nThe casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter with whom the casino operator has entered into a junket agreement.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if—\nnotice about the promoter has not previously been given—\nunder this section; or\nunder section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and\nthe junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and\nthe promoter is not a casino key employee.\nThe casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter for involvement in future junket agreements.\nThe notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.\nThe notice must be given even if the promoter is acting through a promoter’s representative.\nThe chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter has previously been given.\ns 37 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 7 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 96\n(sec.37-ssec.1) The casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter with whom the casino operator has entered into a junket agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.37-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if— notice about the promoter has not previously been given— under this section; or under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and the promoter is not a casino key employee.\n(sec.37-ssec.3) The casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.37-ssec.4) The purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter for involvement in future junket agreements.\n(sec.37-ssec.5) The notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.\n(sec.37-ssec.6) The notice must be given even if the promoter is acting through a promoter’s representative.\n(sec.37-ssec.7) The chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter has previously been given.\n- (a) notice about the promoter has not previously been given— (i) under this section; or (ii) under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and\n- (i) under this section; or\n- (ii) under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and\n- (b) the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and\n- (c) the promoter is not a casino key employee.\n- (i) under this section; or\n- (ii) under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Notice about promoter’s representative","content":"### sec.38 Notice about promoter’s representative\n\nThe casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter’s representative.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if—\nnotice about the promoter’s representative has not previously been given—\nunder section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or\nunder this section; and\nthe junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and\nthe promoter’s representative is not a casino key employee.\nThe casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter’s representative starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter’s representative for involvement in future junket agreements.\nThe notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.\nThe chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter’s representative has previously been given.\ns 38 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 8 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 97\n(sec.38-ssec.1) The casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter’s representative. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.38-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if— notice about the promoter’s representative has not previously been given— under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or under this section; and the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and the promoter’s representative is not a casino key employee.\n(sec.38-ssec.3) The casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter’s representative starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.38-ssec.4) The purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter’s representative for involvement in future junket agreements.\n(sec.38-ssec.5) The notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.\n(sec.38-ssec.6) The chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter’s representative has previously been given.\n- (a) notice about the promoter’s representative has not previously been given— (i) under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or (ii) under this section; and\n- (i) under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or\n- (ii) under this section; and\n- (b) the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and\n- (c) the promoter’s representative is not a casino key employee.\n- (i) under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or\n- (ii) under this section; and","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Monthly report","content":"### sec.39 Monthly report\n\nThe casino operator must, for each month, give a report under this section about visits to the casino during the month by participants under junket agreements.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe report must be given to the chief executive within 14 days after the end of the month.\nThe report must contain the particulars decided by the chief executive.\nThe chief executive may decide only particulars relevant to allowing the chief executive to find out whether junket agreements are being complied with, including, for example, particulars of—\nthe amount deposited with the casino operator by each group of participants; and\nthe total amount wagered by each group of participants; and\nthe total amount won or lost by each group of participants; and\nthe amount of commission paid to the promoter; and\nthe complimentary services provided to each group of participants.\ns 39 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 9 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 98\n(sec.39-ssec.1) The casino operator must, for each month, give a report under this section about visits to the casino during the month by participants under junket agreements. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.39-ssec.2) The report must be given to the chief executive within 14 days after the end of the month.\n(sec.39-ssec.3) The report must contain the particulars decided by the chief executive.\n(sec.39-ssec.4) The chief executive may decide only particulars relevant to allowing the chief executive to find out whether junket agreements are being complied with, including, for example, particulars of— the amount deposited with the casino operator by each group of participants; and the total amount wagered by each group of participants; and the total amount won or lost by each group of participants; and the amount of commission paid to the promoter; and the complimentary services provided to each group of participants.\n- (a) the amount deposited with the casino operator by each group of participants; and\n- (b) the total amount wagered by each group of participants; and\n- (c) the total amount won or lost by each group of participants; and\n- (d) the amount of commission paid to the promoter; and\n- (e) the complimentary services provided to each group of participants.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Gaming machines and machine games","content":"# Gaming machines and machine games","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Arrangement for progressive jackpot link","content":"### sec.40 Arrangement for progressive jackpot link\n\nA casino operator may link 2 or more gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement.\nHowever, the operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement unless the arrangement includes a progressive jackpot meter.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement without the chief executive’s approval.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\nThe chief executive’s approval may include any matter that the chief executive considers appropriate including the following—\nthe number of gaming machines;\nthe machine games played on the machines;\nthe minimum and maximum amounts of the jackpot.\nThe chief executive may approve an arrangement that consists of more than 1 type of jackpot.\ns 40 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 10 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 99\n(sec.40-ssec.1) A casino operator may link 2 or more gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) However, the operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement unless the arrangement includes a progressive jackpot meter. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.40-ssec.3) The operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement without the chief executive’s approval. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n(sec.40-ssec.4) The chief executive’s approval may include any matter that the chief executive considers appropriate including the following— the number of gaming machines; the machine games played on the machines; the minimum and maximum amounts of the jackpot.\n(sec.40-ssec.5) The chief executive may approve an arrangement that consists of more than 1 type of jackpot.\n- (a) the number of gaming machines;\n- (b) the machine games played on the machines;\n- (c) the minimum and maximum amounts of the jackpot.","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sharing jackpots","content":"### sec.41 Sharing jackpots\n\nThis section applies to players of gaming machines linked in a progressive jackpot link arrangement.\nIf 2 or more players are eligible for payment of the amount displayed on the progressive jackpot meter for the arrangement, the amount of the progressive jackpot is to be shared equally among the winning players.\nTwo or more players are eligible for the amount of the progressive jackpot if—\nthe players obtain the winning combination at the same time; or\na player obtained the winning combination but—\nthe progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and\nin completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.\nSubject to subsection (2) , a player of a gaming machine may not claim payment of an amount, or a share of an amount, that was displayed on the progressive jackpot meter if the amount of the progressive jackpot has transferred from the progressive jackpot meter to a gaming machine played by another player.\n(sec.41-ssec.1) This section applies to players of gaming machines linked in a progressive jackpot link arrangement.\n(sec.41-ssec.2) If 2 or more players are eligible for payment of the amount displayed on the progressive jackpot meter for the arrangement, the amount of the progressive jackpot is to be shared equally among the winning players.\n(sec.41-ssec.3) Two or more players are eligible for the amount of the progressive jackpot if— the players obtain the winning combination at the same time; or a player obtained the winning combination but— the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.\n(sec.41-ssec.4) Subject to subsection (2) , a player of a gaming machine may not claim payment of an amount, or a share of an amount, that was displayed on the progressive jackpot meter if the amount of the progressive jackpot has transferred from the progressive jackpot meter to a gaming machine played by another player.\n- (a) the players obtain the winning combination at the same time; or\n- (b) a player obtained the winning combination but— (i) the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and (ii) in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.\n- (i) the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and\n- (ii) in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.\n- (i) the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and\n- (ii) in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meaning of terms used on artwork for draw card machine game","content":"### sec.42 Meaning of terms used on artwork for draw card machine game\n\nThe terms used in the artwork on a gaming machine that has been programmed to play a machine game based on a deck of 52 cards and known as ‘draw card’ have the following meanings—\nflush means any 5 cards of the same suit, but not running consecutively in face value.\nfour of a kind means any 4 cards with the same face value.\nfull house means 3 cards with the same face value and another 2 cards with the same face value.\njacks or better means a pair of jacks, queens, kings or aces.\nodd card , in relation to another card or cards, means a card with a different face value to the other card or cards.\nroyal flush means ten, jack, queen, king and ace of the same suit.\nstraight means 5 cards of more than 1 suit running consecutively in face value.\nstraight flush means any 5 cards of the same suit running consecutively in face value other than a royal flush.\nthree of a kind means any 3 cards with the same face value.\ntwo pairs means 2 cards with the same face value, another 2 cards with the same face value (other than the face value of the first 2 cards) and 1 odd card.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Malfunctioning of gaming machines etc.","content":"### sec.43 Malfunctioning of gaming machines etc.\n\nA casino operator may refuse to pay a player for a wager made by the player on a gaming machine if the operator believes, on reasonable grounds, that—\nthe gaming machine has malfunctioned; or\nthe machine game installed on the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or\nthe electronic monitoring system for the gaming machine or its associated equipment has malfunctioned.\nIf the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , the operator must not allow any person to use or deal with the gaming machine until an inspector has examined the machine and investigated the reason for the malfunction.\nMaximum penalty—10 penalty units.\nAlso, if the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , section 25 applies to the operator for the player’s claim for payment.\nThis section applies regardless of the reason for the malfunction.\nA gaming machine, machine game or the electronic monitoring system for a gaming machine or its associated equipment malfunctions if it does not function in the way it was designed and programmed to function.\nIn this section—\nassociated equipment , for a gaming machine, means—\nany linked jackpot equipment; or\nany centralised credit system; or\nany part of, or replacement part for, any such equipment or system.\ncentralised credit system means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used for, or adapted to enable, the transfer of credits of gaming tokens to or from a gaming machine.\nelectronic monitoring system , for a gaming machine or its associated equipment, means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used, or adapted, to send or receive data from the machine or equipment in relation to the security, accounting or operation of the machine or equipment.\ns 43 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 11\n(sec.43-ssec.1) A casino operator may refuse to pay a player for a wager made by the player on a gaming machine if the operator believes, on reasonable grounds, that— the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or the machine game installed on the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or the electronic monitoring system for the gaming machine or its associated equipment has malfunctioned.\n(sec.43-ssec.2) If the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , the operator must not allow any person to use or deal with the gaming machine until an inspector has examined the machine and investigated the reason for the malfunction. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n(sec.43-ssec.2A) Also, if the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , section 25 applies to the operator for the player’s claim for payment.\n(sec.43-ssec.3) This section applies regardless of the reason for the malfunction.\n(sec.43-ssec.4) A gaming machine, machine game or the electronic monitoring system for a gaming machine or its associated equipment malfunctions if it does not function in the way it was designed and programmed to function.\n(sec.43-ssec.5) In this section— associated equipment , for a gaming machine, means— any linked jackpot equipment; or any centralised credit system; or any part of, or replacement part for, any such equipment or system. centralised credit system means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used for, or adapted to enable, the transfer of credits of gaming tokens to or from a gaming machine. electronic monitoring system , for a gaming machine or its associated equipment, means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used, or adapted, to send or receive data from the machine or equipment in relation to the security, accounting or operation of the machine or equipment.\n- (a) the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or\n- (b) the machine game installed on the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or\n- (c) the electronic monitoring system for the gaming machine or its associated equipment has malfunctioned.\n- (a) any linked jackpot equipment; or\n- (b) any centralised credit system; or\n- (c) any part of, or replacement part for, any such equipment or system.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"General","content":"# General","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prescribed persons for appointment as inspectors— Act , s 85E (2) (a) (ii)","content":"### sec.43A Prescribed persons for appointment as inspectors— Act , s 85E (2) (a) (ii)\n\nFor section 85E (2) (a) (ii) of the Act , a police officer is a prescribed person.\ns 43A ins 2004 SL No. 253 s 4\namd 2009 SL No. 121 s 7","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Report about prohibition under order or direction— Act , s 100D","content":"### sec.44 Report about prohibition under order or direction— Act , s 100D\n\nA casino operator must give the chief executive a report about the prohibition of persons from entering or remaining in the casino under a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction—\nwithin 14 days after 31 December in each year; and\nwithin 14 days after—\n30 June 2006; and\n30 June in each later year.\nSubsection (3) applies if a person enters or remains in a casino in contravention of a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction.\nThe casino operator must, within 7 days after the contravention, give a report to the chief executive about the prohibition of the person from entering or remaining in the casino under the self-exclusion order or exclusion direction.\ns 44 sub 2005 SL No. 69 s 4 ; 2005 SL No. 115 s 4\n(sec.44-ssec.1) A casino operator must give the chief executive a report about the prohibition of persons from entering or remaining in the casino under a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction— within 14 days after 31 December in each year; and within 14 days after— 30 June 2006; and 30 June in each later year.\n(sec.44-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if a person enters or remains in a casino in contravention of a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction.\n(sec.44-ssec.3) The casino operator must, within 7 days after the contravention, give a report to the chief executive about the prohibition of the person from entering or remaining in the casino under the self-exclusion order or exclusion direction.\n- (a) within 14 days after 31 December in each year; and\n- (b) within 14 days after— (i) 30 June 2006; and (ii) 30 June in each later year.\n- (i) 30 June 2006; and\n- (ii) 30 June in each later year.\n- (i) 30 June 2006; and\n- (ii) 30 June in each later year.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Register of licences","content":"### sec.45 Register of licences\n\nThe chief executive must keep a register of all licences granted under the Act .\nThe register must include any information of which the chief executive is aware about matters affecting or that may affect the licence.\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The chief executive must keep a register of all licences granted under the Act .\n(sec.45-ssec.2) The register must include any information of which the chief executive is aware about matters affecting or that may affect the licence.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees","content":"### sec.46 Fees\n\nThe fees payable under the Act are stated in section 46A and schedule 4 .\ns 46 amd 2013 SL No. 212 s 3","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46AA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Rounding of amounts expressed as numbers of fee units","content":"### sec.46AA Rounding of amounts expressed as numbers of fee units\n\nThis section applies for working out the amount of a fee expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units.\nFor the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded—\nif the result is not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or\nif the result is more than $100 but not more than $1,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or\nif the result is more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards); or\nif the result is more than $5,000 but not more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 dollars (rounding one-half upwards); or\nif the result is more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 100 dollars (rounding one-half upwards).\nIf a fee were 35 fee units and the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the number of dollars obtained by multiplying 35 by $1.015 would be $35.525. Because $35.525 is halfway between $35.50 and $35.55, it is rounded upwards, so the amount of the fee would be $35.55.\ns 46AA ins 2022 SL No. 79 s 33\n(sec.46AA-ssec.1) This section applies for working out the amount of a fee expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units.\n(sec.46AA-ssec.2) For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded— if the result is not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100 but not more than $1,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $5,000 but not more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 dollars (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 100 dollars (rounding one-half upwards). If a fee were 35 fee units and the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the number of dollars obtained by multiplying 35 by $1.015 would be $35.525. Because $35.525 is halfway between $35.50 and $35.55, it is rounded upwards, so the amount of the fee would be $35.55.\n- (a) if the result is not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or\n- (b) if the result is more than $100 but not more than $1,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or\n- (c) if the result is more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards); or\n- (d) if the result is more than $5,000 but not more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 dollars (rounding one-half upwards); or\n- (e) if the result is more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 100 dollars (rounding one-half upwards).","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for investigations of suitability","content":"### sec.46A Fee for investigations of suitability\n\nThis section applies if the Minister undertakes, or proposes to undertake, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act into—\na casino principal; or\na person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of a casino principal.\nThe casino principal must pay a fee for the investigation to the chief executive.\nThe amount of the fee is the reasonable cost, decided by the chief executive, of conducting the investigation.\ncosts of professional services, for example, legal or accounting services\ninternal costs, including staff costs\ntravel and accommodation costs incurred inside or outside the State or overseas\ns 46A ins 2013 SL No. 212 s 4\namd 2014 SL No. 160 s 3\nsub 2022 SL No. 172 s 5\n(sec.46A-ssec.1) This section applies if the Minister undertakes, or proposes to undertake, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act into— a casino principal; or a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of a casino principal.\n(sec.46A-ssec.2) The casino principal must pay a fee for the investigation to the chief executive.\n(sec.46A-ssec.3) The amount of the fee is the reasonable cost, decided by the chief executive, of conducting the investigation. costs of professional services, for example, legal or accounting services internal costs, including staff costs travel and accommodation costs incurred inside or outside the State or overseas\n- (a) a casino principal; or\n- (b) a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of a casino principal.\n- • costs of professional services, for example, legal or accounting services\n- • internal costs, including staff costs\n- • travel and accommodation costs incurred inside or outside the State or overseas","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may require payment of fee by notice","content":"### sec.46B Chief executive may require payment of fee by notice\n\nThe chief executive may give a casino principal a notice requiring payment of an amount towards the fee payable under section 46A for an investigation.\nThe notice—\nmay be given—\nbefore the investigation starts; or\nat any time during the investigation; and\nmay require the payment of an amount for a cost of conducting the investigation before the cost is incurred; and\nmay require the payment of an amount for all or part of the estimated reasonable cost of conducting the investigation.\nIf the notice is given before the investigation starts, the chief executive may decide not to start the investigation until the amount stated in the notice is paid.\nThe amount stated in the notice must be paid within 28 days after the notice is given.\nThe amount stated in the notice must be—\nnot more than the chief executive’s estimate or latest estimate of the fee payable under section 46A ; and\nreduced by the amount, if any, already paid by the casino principal to the chief executive for the investigation.\ns 46B ins 2013 SL No. 212 s 4\nsub 2022 SL No. 172 s 5\n(sec.46B-ssec.1) The chief executive may give a casino principal a notice requiring payment of an amount towards the fee payable under section 46A for an investigation.\n(sec.46B-ssec.2) The notice— may be given— before the investigation starts; or at any time during the investigation; and may require the payment of an amount for a cost of conducting the investigation before the cost is incurred; and may require the payment of an amount for all or part of the estimated reasonable cost of conducting the investigation.\n(sec.46B-ssec.3) If the notice is given before the investigation starts, the chief executive may decide not to start the investigation until the amount stated in the notice is paid.\n(sec.46B-ssec.4) The amount stated in the notice must be paid within 28 days after the notice is given.\n(sec.46B-ssec.5) The amount stated in the notice must be— not more than the chief executive’s estimate or latest estimate of the fee payable under section 46A ; and reduced by the amount, if any, already paid by the casino principal to the chief executive for the investigation.\n- (a) may be given— (i) before the investigation starts; or (ii) at any time during the investigation; and\n- (i) before the investigation starts; or\n- (ii) at any time during the investigation; and\n- (b) may require the payment of an amount for a cost of conducting the investigation before the cost is incurred; and\n- (c) may require the payment of an amount for all or part of the estimated reasonable cost of conducting the investigation.\n- (i) before the investigation starts; or\n- (ii) at any time during the investigation; and\n- (a) not more than the chief executive’s estimate or latest estimate of the fee payable under section 46A ; and\n- (b) reduced by the amount, if any, already paid by the casino principal to the chief executive for the investigation.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46BA","sectionType":"section","heading":"Finalising fees","content":"### sec.46BA Finalising fees\n\nAs soon as reasonably practicable after an investigation undertaken under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act ends, the chief executive must—\ngive a written itemised account of the costs included in the fee payable under section 46A for the investigation to the casino principal who is liable to pay the fee; and\nif the casino principal has overpaid the amount of the fee—refund the amount of the overpayment to the casino principal.\ns 46BA ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 5\n- (a) give a written itemised account of the costs included in the fee payable under section 46A for the investigation to the casino principal who is liable to pay the fee; and\n- (b) if the casino principal has overpaid the amount of the fee—refund the amount of the overpayment to the casino principal.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46BB","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recovering underpaid amounts","content":"### sec.46BB Recovering underpaid amounts\n\nThis section applies if there is a shortfall between the amount paid by a casino principal under section 46B for an investigation, and the fee payable by the casino principal under section 46A for the investigation.\nThe chief executive may give the casino principal a notice requiring the amount of the shortfall to be paid to the chief executive.\nThe chief executive may recover the amount of the shortfall regardless of whether the chief executive complies with section 46BA (a) for the investigation.\nIn a proceeding to recover the amount, a written itemised account of the costs for the investigation given to the casino principal under section 46BA (a) is evidence of the costs.\ns 46BB ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 5\n(sec.46BB-ssec.1) This section applies if there is a shortfall between the amount paid by a casino principal under section 46B for an investigation, and the fee payable by the casino principal under section 46A for the investigation.\n(sec.46BB-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the casino principal a notice requiring the amount of the shortfall to be paid to the chief executive.\n(sec.46BB-ssec.3) The chief executive may recover the amount of the shortfall regardless of whether the chief executive complies with section 46BA (a) for the investigation.\n(sec.46BB-ssec.4) In a proceeding to recover the amount, a written itemised account of the costs for the investigation given to the casino principal under section 46BA (a) is evidence of the costs.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of approved evaluators","content":"### sec.46C Declaration of approved evaluators\n\nEach entity mentioned in schedule 5 is declared to be an approved evaluator for section 14A of the Act .\ns 46C ins 2014 SL No. 229 s 3","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46D","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proportion of total amount of supervision levy for casino licensee— Act , s 50B","content":"### sec.46D Proportion of total amount of supervision levy for casino licensee— Act , s 50B\n\nThis section prescribes, for section 50B (3) of the Act , the proportion of the total levy amount for which a casino licensee for a casino mentioned in table 1 or 2, column 1 is liable.\nFor the financial year starting 1 July 2024, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 1, column 2—\nTable 1: Proportion of total levy amount for 2024/2025 financial year\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nCasino\nProportion\nBrisbane Casino\n7.12%\nCairns Casino\n7.66%\nGold Coast casino\n42.05%\nQueen’s Wharf casino\n35.62%\nTownsville casino\n7.55%\nFor the financial year starting 1 July 2025 and each later financial year, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 2, column 2—\nTable 2: Proportion of total levy amount for 2025/2026 financial year and a later financial year\nColumn 1\nColumn 2\nCasino\nProportion\nCairns Casino\n7.66%\nGold Coast casino\n42.05%\nQueen’s Wharf casino\n42.74%\nTownsville casino\n7.55%\nIn this section—\nBrisbane Casino see the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 , section 2 .\nCairns Casino see the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 , section 2 .\nGold Coast casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 , section 2 , relates.\nQueen’s Wharf casino see the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 , schedule 2 .\nTownsville casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 , section 2 , relates.\ns 46D ins 2024 SL No. 96 s 4\n(sec.46D-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 50B (3) of the Act , the proportion of the total levy amount for which a casino licensee for a casino mentioned in table 1 or 2, column 1 is liable.\n(sec.46D-ssec.2) For the financial year starting 1 July 2024, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 1, column 2— Table 1: Proportion of total levy amount for 2024/2025 financial year Column 1 Column 2 Casino Proportion Brisbane Casino 7.12% Cairns Casino 7.66% Gold Coast casino 42.05% Queen’s Wharf casino 35.62% Townsville casino 7.55%\n(sec.46D-ssec.3) For the financial year starting 1 July 2025 and each later financial year, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 2, column 2— Table 2: Proportion of total levy amount for 2025/2026 financial year and a later financial year Column 1 Column 2 Casino Proportion Cairns Casino 7.66% Gold Coast casino 42.05% Queen’s Wharf casino 42.74% Townsville casino 7.55%\n(sec.46D-ssec.4) In this section— Brisbane Casino see the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 , section 2 . Cairns Casino see the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 , section 2 . Gold Coast casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 , section 2 , relates. Queen’s Wharf casino see the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 , schedule 2 . Townsville casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 , section 2 , relates.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval of gaming equipment— Act , s 62","content":"### sec.47 Approval of gaming equipment— Act , s 62\n\nFor deciding whether to approve gaming equipment under section 62 (3) (a) of the Act , the chief executive may—\ncarry out an evaluation of the equipment; or\ninform the person asking for the approval (the applicant ) that the applicant may—\nhave the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and\ngive the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.\nAn evaluation carried out by the chief executive may include 1 or more of the following types of evaluation—\nbasic evaluation;\nintermediate evaluation;\nadvanced evaluation.\nIn deciding whether to approve gaming equipment, the chief executive must have regard to—\nif the chief executive carries out an evaluation of the equipment—the evaluation; or\nif an approved evaluator evaluates the equipment—the evaluator’s report about the evaluation.\nIf the chief executive carries out an evaluation, the person asking for approval of gaming equipment must pay the fee stated in schedule 4 for the evaluation.\nA fee stated in schedule 4 , item 6 may consist of, or include, an amount for part of an hour that is the equivalent of the relevant proportion of the hourly rate, stated in the schedule, worked out using 15-minute periods (wholly or partly completed).\ns 47 prev s 47 exp 2 July 1999 (see s 47(2))\npres s 47 ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 4\namd 2011 SL No. 199 s 3\n(sec.47-ssec.1) For deciding whether to approve gaming equipment under section 62 (3) (a) of the Act , the chief executive may— carry out an evaluation of the equipment; or inform the person asking for the approval (the applicant ) that the applicant may— have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.\n(sec.47-ssec.2) An evaluation carried out by the chief executive may include 1 or more of the following types of evaluation— basic evaluation; intermediate evaluation; advanced evaluation.\n(sec.47-ssec.3) In deciding whether to approve gaming equipment, the chief executive must have regard to— if the chief executive carries out an evaluation of the equipment—the evaluation; or if an approved evaluator evaluates the equipment—the evaluator’s report about the evaluation.\n(sec.47-ssec.4) If the chief executive carries out an evaluation, the person asking for approval of gaming equipment must pay the fee stated in schedule 4 for the evaluation.\n(sec.47-ssec.5) A fee stated in schedule 4 , item 6 may consist of, or include, an amount for part of an hour that is the equivalent of the relevant proportion of the hourly rate, stated in the schedule, worked out using 15-minute periods (wholly or partly completed).\n- (a) carry out an evaluation of the equipment; or\n- (b) inform the person asking for the approval (the applicant ) that the applicant may— (i) have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and (ii) give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.\n- (i) have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and\n- (ii) give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.\n- (i) have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and\n- (ii) give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.\n- (a) basic evaluation;\n- (b) intermediate evaluation;\n- (c) advanced evaluation.\n- (a) if the chief executive carries out an evaluation of the equipment—the evaluation; or\n- (b) if an approved evaluator evaluates the equipment—the evaluator’s report about the evaluation.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022","content":"# Transitional provision for Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fees for existing investigations","content":"### sec.48 Fees for existing investigations\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act had started; and\nimmediately before the commencement, the full amount of the fee payable under former section 46A for the investigation had not been paid to the chief executive.\nFormer sections 46A and 46B continue to apply in relation to the fee as if the Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022 had not been made.\nIn this section—\nformer , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\ns 48 ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 6\n(sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act had started; and immediately before the commencement, the full amount of the fee payable under former section 46A for the investigation had not been paid to the chief executive.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) Former sections 46A and 46B continue to apply in relation to the fee as if the Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022 had not been made.\n(sec.48-ssec.3) In this section— former , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.\n- (a) before the commencement, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act had started; and\n- (b) immediately before the commencement, the full amount of the fee payable under former section 46A for the investigation had not been paid to the chief executive.","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.A","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sch.2-pt.B","sectionType":"part","heading":null,"content":"","sortOrder":74}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"provider":"moonshot","completionTokens":2996},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded significantly from its original 1999 focus on basic licensing and casino control. It now encompasses granular operational minutiae such as tournament entry fees and prize pools, specific mathematical evaluation of gaming software and random number generators, passport reporting requirements for international junket participants, and distinct regulatory frameworks for newer venues like the Queen’s Wharf integrated resort. The scope has shifted from broad governance to detailed micro-management of daily casino operations, equipment specifications, and bespoke taxation categories."},"complexity_factors":["Frequent cross-referencing to the *Casino Control Act 1982* and other legislation (e.g., *Corporations Act*, *Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016*, *Acts Interpretation Act 1954*)","Over 20 defined terms including technical tiers for gaming equipment evaluation (basic, intermediate, advanced)","Tiered tax matrix in section 19 requiring navigation of four different casino locations multiplied by three revenue categories (gaming machines, automated table games, other revenue)","Conditional reporting logic with nested exceptions (e.g., sections 37–38 exempt sole-participant agreements and prior-notified promoters from fresh reporting)","Prescriptive technical standards (e.g., ID photographs must be 30mm square with 8mm-high lettering; cheque deposit windows of 5 vs 30 working days)","Multi-level fee calculation mechanics including rounding rules to nearest 5 cents, 10 cents, dollar or $100 depending on amount (section 46AA)","Tables allocating supervision levy percentages (section 46D) and distinct rules for the Queen’s Wharf casino integrated resort"],"plain_english_summary":"This is Queensland’s operational rulebook for casinos, working alongside the *Casino Control Act 1982*. It sets out the fine print for running gambling venues, licensing staff, and taxing casino revenue.\n\n**Who it affects**\n- **Casino principals**: The big bosses—licence holders, lessees, and operators who need extensive background checks.\n- **Casino employees**: Everyone from croupiers to IT staff, split into \"key employees\" (senior management) and standard employees, each needing specific licenses and ID cards.\n- **Junket promoters**: People who organize gambling tours for high-rolling groups (mostly from overseas).\n- **Patrons**: Anyone gambling in the casino, especially if they dispute a payout or play in a tournament.\n\n**What it does**\n- **Vetting the bosses**: The Minister can demand deep financial and personal history from anyone wanting to own or run a casino—individuals must provide photos, accountant-certified financial statements, and authorities for police to release documents; companies must hand over audited financials and partnership agreements.\n- **Staff rules**: Defines exactly which jobs need a licence (e.g., surveillance, gaming management, junket operations) and mandates ID cards with specific features—a photo at least 30mm square and 8mm-high lettering—using different background colours for key employees versus regular staff.\n- **Tax settings**: Fixes the tax rate on casino revenue, varying by location (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville) and game type—pokies (gaming machines) attract higher rates (20–30%) than table games, while \"fully-automated table games\" (electronic versions of roulette or blackjack) sit in the middle.\n- **Daily operations**: Prescribes how poker chips must look (colours and markings visible on CCTV), how quickly casinos must bank cheques (5 days for local accounts, 30 days for international), and what happens when a poker machine breaks (no payout until an inspector checks it).\n- **Handling disputes**: If a patron claims they won but the casino disagrees, the casino must try to resolve it immediately; if that fails, the patron can ask the chief executive to review the decision within 10 days.\n- **Junkets (high-roller tours)**: Requires written agreements for each group, passport copies for non-Australian participants within 8 hours of arrival, and monthly reports on how much the group wagered, won, lost, and received in freebies (complimentary services).\n- **Gaming machines**: Allows linking machines for \"progressive jackpots\" (prize pools that grow across multiple machines), defines poker-hand terminology for draw-card games, and mandates three tiers of technical evaluation for new gaming equipment—basic (artwork, cabinet), intermediate (hardware, software), and advanced (random number generators, security protocols).\n- **Fees and levies**: Sets up a \"cost-recovery\" system where casinos pay the actual cost of their background investigations, plus a supervision levy split between venues according to fixed percentages."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The regulation has expanded considerably beyond its original 1999 scope. It now encompasses Queen's Wharf casino-specific licence particulars (added 2016), detailed investigation fee recovery mechanisms including upfront payment demands and shortfall recovery (added 2013, overhauled 2022), casino principal suitability investigations for lessees and proposed operators (added 2022), a supervision levy apportionment framework across five casinos (added 2024), approved evaluator declarations for gaming equipment, and tournament rules for table games. The original regulation was primarily concerned with licensing, basic operational rules, and junket management. Over 25 years of amendments have transformed it into a comprehensive operational code covering financial accountability, a new integrated resort (Queen's Wharf), and a more granular tax and levy structure."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to multiple parent Acts (Casino Control Act 1982, Queen's Wharf Brisbane Act 2016, Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992, Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983, Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984, Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993, Wagering Act 1998, Keno Act 1996, Corporations Act, Acts Interpretation Act 1954)","Multiple distinct regulatory regimes within one instrument: licensing, taxation, operational rules, junket regulation, gaming machine rules, and investigation fees","Differentiated tax rates across five different casinos and three revenue categories, requiring cross-referencing with casino-specific agreements","Complex suitability investigation framework distinguishing between individuals, entities, and trustees, with separate information schedules for each","Junket regulation involves layered obligations distinguishing between promoters, promoters' representatives, sole participant agreements, and non-resident participants","Progressive jackpot rules involving simultaneous-win scenarios and concurrent wager completion edge cases","Fee calculation framework using 'fee units' with tiered rounding rules across five dollar-amount ranges","Numerous amendments over 25+ years (1999–2024) creating historical complexity and requiring awareness of what provisions have been inserted, amended, or omitted","Supervision levy proportions differ between the 2024–25 financial year and all later years, requiring time-sensitive application","Schedules referenced throughout but not fully reproduced (schedules 1–5), meaning the regulation cannot be understood in isolation"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation prescribes operational rules for Queensland casinos, implementing the Casino Control Act. It imposes licensing and suitability checks, detailed reporting, taxation and supervision levies, controls on chips, machines, jackpots and junket promoters, and criminal penalties for false information.\n\nIt mainly affects casino operators and prospective lessees (heavy compliance costs), employees (licensing and ID), and patrons (dispute, payout and wager protections)."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Since the regulation’s original 1999 form it has been expanded to add substantial new subject matter and compliance tools. Additions include a detailed junket regime (written agreement content, single-group restriction, passport copying, promoter notification and monthly reporting — pt 6, ss 31–39), a modernised evaluation regime for gaming equipment with declared approved evaluators (s 47; s 46C), a comprehensive fee recovery architecture for suitability investigations (ss 46A–46BB) including interim notices and finalisation, and updated levy apportionment for the Queen’s Wharf arrangement (s 46D). These amendments extend the regulation from operational detail and licences into intensive financial reporting, cross-border patron oversight and cost-recovery mechanisms, increasing regulatory reach and the compliance burden on casino principals and promoters compared to the original, narrower operational focus."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive interpretation/definitions in s 3 (multiple technical terms including 'advanced/intermediate/basic evaluation', 'casino principal', 'linked jackpot equipment', 'progressive jackpot meter').","Frequent cross-references to the Casino Control Act and other Acts (numerous throughout: e.g. ss 6, 19, 46D), requiring reading across instruments.","Two parallel information regimes with different requirements for individuals and entities (ss 7 and 10) and trustee-specific provision (s 6(3)).","Layered fee framework with interim notices, estimates, final accounts, refunds and recovery (ss 46A–46BB) including rounding rules (s 46AA).","Detailed, conditional junket regime with multiple obligations (written agreements, single-group rule, passport photocopies, promoter notifications, monthly reports) across pt 6 (ss 30–39).","Operational technical rules (chip marking, CCTV distinguishability, progressive jackpot approval and sharing rules, machine malfunction handling) with penalty exposure (ss 20, 40–43).","Multiple administrative discretions for Minister/chief executive (what to require, approval conditions, particulars the chief executive may decide) increasing conditional logic (ss 6, 12, 37–38, 47).","Numerical schedules and tables (fee schedule, tax percentages s 19, levy proportions s 46D) and multi-year tables updating proportions for different financial years.","Referenced schedules (1–5 and schedule 4 fees) and external defined terms (Corporations Act s 9) that are not reproduced here, requiring further lookup.","Various time limits and procedural requirements scattered across parts (e.g. 8‑hour passport rule s 34, 72‑hour daily report deadline s 27) increasing compliance sequencing complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"**What this regulation does (mechanically)\n\n- Sets detailed rules that work alongside the Casino Control Act to regulate how casinos in Queensland operate. Key mechanical effects include:\n  - Powers for the Minister and chief executive to require information and carry out suitability investigations of licensees, proposed lessees/operators and associated persons, and to charge costs for those investigations (see ss 6, 7, 10, 46A–46BB).\n  - Detailed requirements for identification, training records and licence registers for casino employees and key employees, including the physical form of ID cards and distinguishing colours (s 17; ss 15–16; s 45).\n  - Rules on how casino gaming equipment is assessed and approved (basic, intermediate, advanced evaluations), and the option to use approved external evaluators (s 47; definitions in s 3).\n  - Prescribed tax/levy percentages for different revenue types and for specific casino agreements (gaming machines, fully‑automated table games, other revenue) and a percentage for premium junket revenue (ss 19, 19A; s 46D sets levy shares by casino for certain years).\n  - Operational rules: marking chips and requirements for CCTV distinguishability, progressive jackpot linking and sharing, handling of malfunctioning machines, deposit/cheque timelines, unclaimed winnings destination, and rules for tournaments and wagers (ss 20, 40–43, 21–24, 28–29B).\n  - A comprehensive junket regime: written agreement content, single‑group restriction, giving copies and passport details to the chief executive, promoter/promoter’s representative notification, monthly reporting and other record/reporting obligations (pt 6: ss 30–39).\n  - Fees, rounding and administrative detail: fees schedule references, rounding rules for fee units, and specific procedures for interim notices, final accounts, refunds and recovery of underpayments for investigation fees (ss 46, 46AA, 46A–46BB).\n\n**Who is affected**\n\n- Casino principals: licence holders, lessees, casino operators and proposed lessees/operators — they face suitability investigations, reporting obligations and potential investigation fees (ss 6, 46A–46B).\n- Casino employees and key employees: licensing, ID card standards, recordkeeping for training and restrictions on who needs a licence (ss 15–17, 26).\n- Casino patrons: protected processes for patron claims (s 25), cheque-deposit timing (s 23), and rules about tournament entry fees and wagers (ss 29, 29B).\n- Junket promoters and participants: detailed written-agreement and reporting obligations, including passport photocopying for non‑Australian visitors and monthly reporting to the chief executive (pt 6: ss 31–39).\n- Suppliers and equipment manufacturers: evaluation and approval processes for gaming equipment; applicants may pay evaluation fees (s 47; s 3 definitions).\n- Regulators: the Minister and chief executive gain discretionary administrative powers to request information, approve equipment and impose/collect fees (ss 6, 12, 47, 46A–46B).\n\n**Why it matters (practical consequences)**\n\n- Who pays and who decides: casino principals pay for investigations and must meet record, reporting and operational standards; the Minister and chief executive decide what information is required, whether equipment is approved and the quantum/timing of investigation charges (ss 6, 47, 46A–46B).\n- Behavioural effects and incentives:\n  - Investigation fees and recoveries (ss 46A–46BB) create a direct cost to operators and associated persons for regulatory scrutiny, which may deter risky ownership structures or force earlier disclosure.\n  - Different taxation percentages for revenue types (s 19) and a separate rate for premium junket revenue (s 19A) create financial incentives over product mix (e.g. choice between gaming machines and fully‑automated table games).\n  - Junket documentation, passport-copy and monthly reporting requirements (pt 6) raise compliance costs and administrative workload for operators and promoters; they also increase visibility of non‑resident high‑value players for regulators.\n  - Approval requirements and evaluation processes for gaming equipment (s 47) impose certification cost and timing risk for suppliers and operators wishing to introduce new machines.\n- Costs, trade-offs and compliance burden:\n  - Concentrated costs fall on casino principals and promoters (investigation fees, reporting, documentary obligations). Compliance tasks (ID card specs s 17, training records s 26, junket paperwork ss 31–34, monthly reports s 39) are ongoing administrative burdens for operators.\n  - Some costs are one‑off (equipment evaluation, suitability investigations) while others are recurrent (monthly junket reports, training records, reporting on self‑exclusions s 44).\n  - The regulation gives the chief executive and Minister latitude (e.g. what particulars to request, approval conditions for progressive jackpots s 40, evaluation choice s 47). That discretion speeds case-by-case decision making but increases implementation risk and creates uncertainty for businesses about consistency.\n- Implementation risk and enforcement:\n  - Penalties apply for particular contraventions (many maximums are 20 penalty units — see ss 17, 20, 31–33, 36–39 etc.), and false or late responses to investigation requirements can attract penalties (s 14).\n  - Administrative processes (approved forms, time limits for reviews and reports — e.g. patron claim review timeframes s 25) create procedural compliance risks if not followed.\n- Substitution and market effects:\n  - Tax/levy differentials between revenue categories (s 19) may influence an operator's product mix (more or fewer fully‑automated table games, different deployment of gaming machines).\n  - Strict junket controls and passport/reporting requirements may reduce the attractiveness or feasibility of certain third‑party promotion models, shifting promotional activity to other channels.\n\n**Notable specific mechanics and citations**\n- Minister may require detailed personal or entity information for suitability checks; different lists of required matters for individuals and entities are set out (ss 6–10; schedules 2–3 are referenced).\n- Investigation fees are the chief executive’s reasonable cost and may be called as interim payments; finalised with an itemised account and refund where necessary (ss 46A, 46B, 46BA, 46BB).\n- Junket agreements must be written, single‑group, and supplied to the chief executive before play; passport details for non‑residents must be provided within 8 hours of arrival (ss 31–34).\n- Progressive jackpot linking requires a progressive jackpot meter and chief executive approval, and shared jackpots are split equally when simultaneous wins occur (ss 40–41).\n- Operators may refuse payment for wagers made on malfunctioning machines but must retain the machine for inspector examination and process patron claims under the chief executive review regime (ss 43, 25).\n\n(References are to sections of the Casino Control Regulation 1999 as provided: e.g. ss 6, 7, 10, 14, 17, 19–20, 25, 28–29B, 31–39, 40–47, 46A–46BB.)"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casino-control-regulation-1999","history":"/api/acts/casino-control-regulation-1999/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casino-control-regulation-1999/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casino-control-regulation-1999/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casino-control-regulation-1999/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casino-control-regulation-1999/documents"}}