{"id":"a-2017-42","name":"Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017","slug":"casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"act","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"42 of 2017","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":23212,"registerId":"act-a-2017-42-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017","content":"Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nAustralian Capital Territory\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nA2017-42\nRepublication No 6\nEffective: 16 November 2025\nRepublication date: 16 November 2025\nLast amendment made by A2025-29\n\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nAbout this republication\nThe republished law\nThis is a republication of the Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 (including any amendment\nmade under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on\n16 November 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting\nthis republished law to 16 November 2025.\nThe legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3\nand 4.\nKinds of republications\nThe Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT\nlegislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au):\n• authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies\n• unauthorised republications.\nThe status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.\nEditorial changes\nThe Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial\namendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication.\nEditorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by\nan Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The\nchanges are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into\nline, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.\nThis republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).\nUncommenced provisions and amendments\nIf a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol U appears immediately\nbefore the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law\nare accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au). For more\ninformation, see the home page for this law on the register.\nModifications\nIf a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the\nsymbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying\nprovision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation\nAct 2001, section 95.\nPenalties\nAt the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an\nindividual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).\n\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\ncontents 1\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nAustralian Capital Territory\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nContents\nPage\nPart 1 Preliminary\n1 Name of Act 2\n3 Dictionary 2\n4 Notes 2\n5 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 2\nPart 2 Important concepts\n6 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—maximum possible\nnumber of authorisations 3\n7 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—maximum possible number of\nauthorisations 3\n8 Meaning of social impact assessment 3\n9 Social impact assessment—publication 4\n\nContents\nPage\ncontents 2 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming\nDivision 3.1 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate\n10 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—application 6\n11 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—decision on\napplication 7\n12 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—form 7\nDivision 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate\n13 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—application 8\n14 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—decision on application 9\n15 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—form 9\nPart 4 Acquiring authorisations\n16 Acquiring authorisations for casino gaming machines and casino\nFATG terminals 11\n17 Acquiring authorisations—forfeiture requirement 12\n18 Offence—acquiring authorisations 13\n19 Disposal of gaming machines—application for storage permit 13\n20 Restricted status of acquired authorisations 14\nPart 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations\n21 Conversion of restricted authorisations—application 15\n22 Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision 16\n23 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends under\nPlanning Act 2023, s 211 or because no approval given 18\n24 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in\nother circumstances 19\n25 Status of converted authorisations if development approval ends 20\nPart 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and\ncasino FATG terminals\n26 Acquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation 22\n27 Offence—operating etc casino gaming machines without casino\ngaming machine authorisation 23\n28 Acquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation 24\n29 Offence—operating etc casino FATG terminals without casino FATG\nterminal authorisation 25\n\nContents\nPage\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\ncontents 3\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment\nsystem\n30 Definitions—pt 7 26\n31 Meaning of pre-commitment system—pt 7 27\n32 Casino licensee must provide PCS for casino gaming machines 27\n33 PCS—offences 28\n34 PCS—use or disclosure of pre-commitment information 29\n35 Regulations about PCS 31\nPart 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of\nauthorisation certificates and authorisation\nschedules\n36 Authorisation certificate amendment—application 32\n37 Authorisation certificate amendment—contents of application 32\n38 Authorisation certificate amendment decision—gaming area\namendment 33\n39 Amendment of authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule 34\n40 Re-issue of amended authorisation certificate and authorisation\nschedule 35\n41 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations on\nsurrender of casino licence 36\n42 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations—forfeiture 37\n43 Surrender of authorisation certificates and authorisations 38\n44 Offence—failure to dispose of casino gaming machines and casino\nFATG terminals 39\nPart 9 Notification and review of decisions\n45 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 40\n46 Reviewable decision notices 40\n47 Applications for review 40\nPart 10 Notifiable actions\n48 Definitions—Act 41\n49 Notifiable actions 41\n50 Notifiable actions—date of effect 42\n51 Notifiable action—amendment or cancellation 42\n\nContents\nPage\ncontents 4 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n52 Notifiable actions—s 43 43\nPart 11 Miscellaneous\n53 Determination of fees 44\n54 Regulation-making power 44\nSchedule 1 Reviewable decisions 45\nSchedule 2 Notifiable actions 46\nDictionary 47\nEndnotes\n1 About the endnotes 51\n2 Abbreviation key 51\n3 Legislation history 52\n4 Amendment history 53\n5 Earlier republications 55\n\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 1\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nAustralian Capital Territory\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nAn Act to regulate electronic gaming in the casino, and for other purposes\n\nPart 1 Preliminary\nSection 1\npage 2 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 1 Preliminary\n1 Name of Act\nThis Act is the Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017.\n3 Dictionary\nThe dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act.\nNote 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this\nAct, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined\nelsewhere.\nFor example, the signpost definition ‘casino licensee—see the Casino\nControl Act 2006, dictionary.’ means that the term ‘casino licensee’ is\ndefined in that dictionary and the definition applies to this Act.\nNote 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to\nthe entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act,\nprovides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see\nLegislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)).\n4 Notes\nA note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act.\nNote See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes.\n5 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc\nOther legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act.\nNote 1 Criminal Code\nThe Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see\nCode, pt 2.1).\nThe chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility\n(including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used\nfor offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention,\nrecklessness and strict liability).\nNote 2 Penalty units\nThe Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties\nthat are expressed in penalty units.\n\nImportant concepts Part 2\nSection 6\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 3\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 2 Important concepts\n6 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—\nmaximum possible number of authorisations\nThe maximum possible number of casino gaming machine\nauthorisations allowed under a casino gaming machine authorisation\ncertificate is 200.\n7 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—maximum\npossible number of authorisations\nThe maximum possible number of casino FATG terminal\nauthorisations allowed under a casino FATG authorisation certificate\nis 60.\n8 Meaning of social impact assessment\n(1) For this Act, a social impact assessment for an application for an\nauthorisation certificate is a written assessment of the likely economic\nand social impact of the operation of casino gaming machines or\nFATGs under the proposed authorisation certificate.\nNote A social impact assessment is required for—\n(a) an application for a casino gaming machine authorisation\ncertificate (see s 10); and\n(b) an application for a casino FATG authorisation certificate (see\ns 13).\n(2) A regulation may make provision in relation to social impact\nassessments, including the following:\n(a) the requirements that must be satisfied by a social impact\nassessment;\n(b) the matters to be addressed by a social impact assessment;\n(c) the information to be given in a social impact assessment.\n\nPart 2 Important concepts\nSection 9\npage 4 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n9 Social impact assessment—publication\n(1) This section applies if the casino licensee applies for either of the\nfollowing and is required to provide a social impact assessment with\nthe application:\n(a) a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate;\n(b) a casino FATG authorisation certificate.\n(2) The casino licensee must give public notice of the application, stating\nthat—\n(a) the social impact assessment for the application will be available\nfor inspection by members of the public for 8 weeks after a day\nstated in the public notice (the comment period)—\n(i) at a place in the ACT named on the commission’s website\nduring ordinary business hours; and\n(ii) on the commission’s website; and\n(b) any written submissions about the social impact assessment may\nbe made to the commission within the comment period.\nNote Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily\nnewspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1).\n(3) Before the comment period begins, the casino licensee must give the\ncommission—\n(a) the social impact assessment for the application; and\n(b) a copy of the public notice.\n(4) The casino licensee must—\n(a) on or before the day the public notice is given, place a sign\n(the information sign) containing information about the\napplication in a prominent position outside each public entrance\nto the premises to which the application relates; and\n(b) ensure that the sign stays there for the comment period.\n\nImportant concepts Part 2\nSection 9\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 5\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(5) However, the casino licensee need not comply with subsection (4) if\nit would be impractical to do so.\nExamples—impractical to place sign at address\n1 there is no road access to the address\n2 building work is being carried out at the address\n(6) The information sign must include the following:\n(a) a description of the application;\n(b) a statement of when and where the social impact assessment for\nthe application will be available;\n(c) an invitation to make written submissions to the commission\nabout the social impact assessment within the comment period;\n(d) when the comment period ends;\n(e) details of where to get more information about the application.\n(7) The commission must make the social impact assessment available\nfor inspection by members of the public during the comment period—\n(a) at a place in the ACT named on the commission’s website during\nordinary business hours; and\n(b) by publishing the assessment on the commission’s website.\n(8) The commission must not decide the application until the comment\nperiod has ended.\n\nPart 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming\nDivision 3.1 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate\nSection 10\npage 6 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 3 Authorisations for electronic\ngaming\nDivision 3.1 Casino gaming machine authorisation\ncertificate\n10 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—\napplication\n(1) The casino licensee may apply to the commission for an authorisation\ncertificate to have up to the maximum possible number of\nauthorisations for casino gaming machines at the casino.\nNote Maximum possible number, of authorisations for casino gaming\nmachines—see s 6.\n(2) The application must—\n(a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and\n(b) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming\nmachines for which the authorisation certificate is sought; and\n(c) be accompanied by—\n(i) a social impact assessment for the application; and\n(ii) any other documents prescribed by regulation.\n(3) The commission may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give\nthe commission additional information, within the time stated by the\ncommission, that the commission reasonably needs to decide the\napplication.\n(4) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under\nsubsection (3) within the time stated by the commission—\n(a) the commission may refuse to consider the application; and\n(b) if the commission refuses to consider the application—the\napplication lapses.\n\nAuthorisations for electronic gaming Part 3\nCasino gaming machine authorisation certificate Division 3.1\nSection 11\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 7\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n11 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—\ndecision on application\n(1) This section applies if the commission receives an application under\nsection 10 for an authorisation certificate.\n(2) The commission must issue an authorisation certificate (a casino\ngaming machine authorisation certificate) to the casino licensee for\nthe maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming machines\nstated in the application if the commission—\n(a) has taken into consideration the social impact assessment for the\napplication and any submission made on the assessment within\nthe comment period under section 9 (Social impact\nassessment—publication); and\n(b) is satisfied the issue of the authorisation certificate is\nappropriate.\nNote An authorisation acquired by the casino licensee under s 16 is a restricted\nauthorisation until certain conditions are met (see s 21 and s 22). Casino\ngaming machines are not to be operated under restricted authorisations\n(see s 18).\n12 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—form\n(1) A casino gaming machine authorisation certificate must—\n(a) include the casino licensee’s name; and\n(b) include a unique identifying number (a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation certificate number); and\n(c) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming\nmachines allowed under the authorisation certificate; and\n(d) state that—\n(i) an authorisation under the authorisation certificate is a\nrestricted authorisation; and\n\nPart 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming\nDivision 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate\nSection 13\npage 8 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) a restricted authorisation may be converted to a casino\ngaming machine authorisation under section 22\n(Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision); and\n(iii) a casino gaming machine may only be operated under a\ncasino gaming machine authorisation; and\n(e) include a schedule (an authorisation schedule) that contains a\nunique identifying number for each authorisation\n(an authorisation number) under the authorisation certificate.\n(2) A regulation may prescribe other requirements in relation to the form\nof the authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule.\nDivision 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate\n13 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—application\n(1) The casino licensee may apply to the commission for an authorisation\ncertificate to have up to the maximum possible number of\nauthorisations for casino FATG terminals at the casino.\nNote Maximum possible number, of authorisations for casino FATG\nterminals—see s 7.\n(2) The application must—\n(a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and\n(b) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino FATG\nterminals for which the authorisation certificate is sought; and\n(c) be accompanied by—\n(i) a social impact assessment for the application; and\n(ii) any other documents prescribed by regulation.\n(3) The commission may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give\nthe commission additional information, within the time stated by the\ncommission, that the commission reasonably needs to decide the\napplication.\n\nAuthorisations for electronic gaming Part 3\nCasino FATG authorisation certificate Division 3.2\nSection 14\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 9\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(4) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under\nsubsection (3) within the time stated by the commission—\n(a) the commission may refuse to consider the application; and\n(b) if the commission refuses to consider the application—the\napplication lapses.\n14 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—decision on\napplication\n(1) This section applies if the commission receives an application under\nsection 13 for an authorisation certificate.\n(2) The commission must issue an authorisation certificate (a casino\nFATG authorisation certificate) to the casino licensee for the\nmaximum number of authorisations for casino FATG terminals stated\nin the application if the commission—\n(a) has taken into consideration the social impact assessment for the\napplication and any submission made on the assessment within\nthe comment period under section 9 (Social impact\nassessment—publication); and\n(b) is satisfied the issue of the authorisation certificate is\nappropriate.\nNote An authorisation acquired by the casino licensee under s 16 is a restricted\nauthorisation until certain conditions are met (see s 21 and s 22). Casino\ngaming machines are not to be operated under restricted authorisations\n(see s 18).\n15 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—form\n(1) A casino FATG authorisation certificate must—\n(a) include the casino licensee’s name; and\n(b) include a unique identifying number (a casino FATG\nauthorisation certificate number); and\n\nPart 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming\nDivision 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate\nSection 15\npage 10 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(c) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino FATG\nterminals allowed under the authorisation certificate; and\n(d) state that—\n(i) an authorisation under the authorisation certificate is a\nrestricted authorisation; and\n(ii) a restricted authorisation may be converted to a casino\nFATG terminal authorisation under section 22 (Conversion\nof restricted authorisations—decision); and\n(iii) only 1 casino FATG terminal may be operated under each\ncasino FATG terminal authorisation; and\n(e) include a schedule (an authorisation schedule) that contains a\nunique identifying number for each authorisation\n(an authorisation number) under the authorisation certificate.\n(2) A regulation may prescribe other requirements in relation to the form\nof the authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule.\n\nAcquiring authorisations Part 4\nSection 16\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 11\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 4 Acquiring authorisations\n16 Acquiring authorisations for casino gaming machines\nand casino FATG terminals\n(1) This section applies if the casino licensee—\n(a) is issued a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate or a\ncasino FATG authorisation certificate; and\n(b) has less than the maximum number of authorisations allowed\nunder the authorisation certificate.\n(2) If the casino licensee intends to acquire a gaming machine\nauthorisation for conversion to a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation or a casino FATG terminal authorisation, the casino\nlicensee must notify the commission about the proposed acquisition.\nNote 1 The acquisition of an authorisation is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and\nsch 2).\nNote 2 A notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an\nearlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or\n(c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)—\nwhen the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).\n(3) The casino licensee—\n(a) may acquire authorisations from 1 or more class B or class C\nlicensees (a disposing licensee); and\n(b) must acquire at least 50% of the maximum number of\nauthorisations allowed under the authorisation certificate from\nthe following:\n(i) 1 or more small or medium clubs;\n\nPart 4 Acquiring authorisations\nSection 17\npage 12 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) 1 or more small or medium club groups;\n(iii) 1 or more class B licensees.\n(4) However, an authorisation acquired under subsection (3) must be\nacquired without the gaming machine operated under the\nauthorisation.\n(5) The disposing licensee may dispose of 1 or more authorisations to the\ncasino licensee.\nNote The disposing licensee must apply to the commission for a storage permit\nfor an interim purpose for each related gaming machine of an\nauthorisation disposed of under this section (see s 19).\n17 Acquiring authorisations—forfeiture requirement\n(1) If the casino licensee acquires an authorisation from a class B or\nclass C licensee (the disposing licensee) under section 16, the casino\nlicensee—\n(a) must acquire the authorisations in groups of 3; and\n(b) may acquire the 3 authorisations from more than 1 class B or\nclass C licensee.\n(2) However, the casino licensee may acquire less than 3 authorisations\nif the casino licensee acquires the authorisations from a disposing\nlicensee who—\n(a) intends to surrender an authorisation certificate under the\nGaming Machine Act 2004, section 37F (Surrender of licences,\nauthorisation certificates and authorisations); and\n(b) has less than 3 authorisations to dispose of under the\nauthorisation certificate.\n(3) The casino licensee must forfeit 1 authorisation to the Territory for\nevery 3 authorisations the licensee acquires under this section.\n\nAcquiring authorisations Part 4\nSection 18\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 13\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(4) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the\nTerritory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under\nsubsection (3).\n18 Offence—acquiring authorisations\n(1) The casino licensee commits an offence if—\n(a) the casino licensee acquires an authorisation; and\n(b) the acquisition is not in accordance with this Act.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\nNote A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments\nmade or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation\nAct, s 104).\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n19 Disposal of gaming machines—application for storage\npermit\nIf a class B or class C licensee (the disposing licensee) disposes of an\nauthorisation under section 16, the disposing licensee must—\n(a) apply for a storage permit for an interim purpose under the\nGaming Machine Act 2004, section 127O (Storage permit—\napplication) for the related gaming machine (if any); and\n(b) dispose of the gaming machine in accordance with that Act,\nsection 113A (Disposal of gaming machines—notifiable\naction).\n\nPart 4 Acquiring authorisations\nSection 20\npage 14 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n20 Restricted status of acquired authorisations\nAn authorisation acquired by the casino licensee from a class B or\nclass C licensee becomes a restricted authorisation when it is\nacquired.\nNote 1 The casino licensee must not operate a casino gaming machine or casino\nFATG terminal under a restricted authorisation. The casino licensee may\nonly operate a casino gaming machine under a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation and a casino FATG terminal under a casino FATG terminal\nauthorisation (see s 27 and s 29).\nNote 2 The casino licensee may apply to the Minister under s 21 to have a\nrestricted authorisation converted to a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation.\n\nConversion of restricted authorisations Part 5\nSection 21\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 15\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 5 Conversion of restricted\nauthorisations\n21 Conversion of restricted authorisations—application\n(1) The casino licensee may apply to the Minister for approval to have a\nrestricted authorisation converted to an authorisation to operate a\ncasino gaming machine (a casino gaming machine authorisation) or\na casino FATG terminal (a casino FATG terminal authorisation).\n(2) The application must—\n(a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and\n(b) state the number of restricted authorisations to be converted and\nthe kind of authorisation to which the restricted authorisations\nare to be converted; and\n(c) be accompanied by the required documents for the application.\n(3) For subsection (2) (c), the required documents are the following:\n(a) written evidence that the territory planning authority has—\n(i) approved a development application by the casino licensee\nin relation to the redevelopment of the casino and the\ncasino precinct; and\n(ii) certified that the casino licensee has completed the stage of\ndevelopment prescribed by regulation for the maximum\nnumber of restricted authorisations to be converted;\nExamples—written evidence\n1 a certificate of conformance\n2 a developer deed\n(b) a plan of the development where casino gaming machines or\ncasino FATG terminals are to be installed (the proposed gaming\narea) that—\n(i) is drawn to scale; and\n\nPart 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations\nSection 22\npage 16 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) clearly shows the location, boundaries and dimensions of\nthe proposed gaming area;\n(c) a copy of the current rules for gaming (the gaming rules) the\ncasino licensee has adopted in relation to operation of casino\ngaming machines or casino FATG terminals;\nExamples—what gaming rules may cover\n1 how long a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal may be\nreserved for\n2 who may play the casino gaming machines or casino FATGs\n3 banning of extension of credit to players\n4 cash payment limits\n(d) a copy of the current procedures the casino licensee has adopted\nto control the operation of casino gaming machines or casino\nFATGs at the casino (the control procedures);\n(e) any other documents required by regulation.\n(4) The Minister may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give the\nMinister additional information, within the time stated by the\nMinister, that the Minister reasonably needs to decide the application.\n(5) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under\nsubsection (4) within the time stated by the Minister—\n(a) the Minister may refuse to consider the application; and\n(b) if the Minister refuses to consider the application—the\napplication lapses.\n22 Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision\n(1) If the Minister receives an application under section 21 for approval\nto convert a restricted authorisation to a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation\n(the conversion), the Minister may—\n(a) approve the conversion; or\n\nConversion of restricted authorisations Part 5\nSection 22\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 17\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(b) refuse to approve the conversion.\nNote If additional information in relation to the application is not given to the\nMinister within the time stated by the Minister, the Minister may refuse\nto consider the application (see s 21 (4) and (5) (a)). If the Minister refuses\nto consider the application, it lapses (see s 21 (5) (b)).\n(2) In deciding whether to approve the conversion, the Minister must—\n(a) consider any recommendation made by the commission in\nrelation to the application, including whether—\n(i) the location, boundaries and dimensions of the proposed\ngaming area are suitable for the installation of the number\nof casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals\nstated in the application; and\n(ii) the control procedures mentioned in section 21 (3) (d) and\nthe gaming rules the casino licensee has adopted for the\npurpose of controlling the operation of casino gaming\nmachines are adequate for the purpose; and\n(iii) the casino has sufficient harm minimisation strategies in\nplace for patrons; and\n(b) consider any recommendation made by a casino advisory panel\nin relation to the decision, including in relation to the casino\nlicensee’s compliance with any agreement with the Territory in\nrelation to the redevelopment of the casino and the casino\nprecinct.\n(3) However, the Minister must not approve the conversion unless the\nterritory planning authority has—\n(a) approved a development application by the casino licensee in\nrelation to redevelopment of the casino and the casino precinct;\nand\n(b) certified in writing that the casino licensee has completed the\nstage of development prescribed by regulation for the maximum\nnumber of restricted authorisations sought to be converted.\n\nPart 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations\nSection 23\npage 18 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(4) If the Minister approves the conversion of a restricted authorisation\nto a casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal\nauthorisation, the commission must convert the restricted\nauthorisation.\n(5) If the application is for the conversion of 2 or more restricted\nauthorisations, the Minister may approve the conversion of fewer\nthan the number stated in the application if the commission\nrecommends that the size and layout of the proposed gaming area are\nonly suitable for the installation of the lower number of casino\ngaming machines or casino FATG terminals.\n(6) If the Minister refuses to approve the conversion, the Minister must\ntell the casino licensee, in writing, the reasons for the decision.\nNote For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation\nAct, s 179.\n(7) In this section:\ncasino advisory panel—see the Casino Control Act 2006,\nsection 136B.\n23 Status of restricted authorisations if development\napproval ends under Planning Act 2023, s 211 or because\nno approval given\n(1) This section applies if—\n(a) the casino licensee has a restricted authorisation under a casino\ngaming machine authorisation certificate or casino FATG\nauthorisation certificate; and\n(b) either——\n(i) the development approval for the redevelopment of the\ncasino and casino precinct ends under the Planning\nAct 2023, section 211 (End of development approvals\ngenerally); or\n\nConversion of restricted authorisations Part 5\nSection 24\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 19\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(ii) no development approval for the redevelopment of the\ncasino and casino precinct is given within 5 years after the\ncommencement of this section.\nExamples—par (b) (ii)\n1 No development approval is given because no development application\nis made within 5 years after the commencement of this section.\n2 No development approval is given because a development application\nthat is made is later withdrawn.\n(2) The restricted authorisation is forfeited to the Territory.\n(3) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the\nTerritory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under\nsubsection (2).\n24 Status of restricted authorisations if development\napproval ends in other circumstances\n(1) This section applies if—\n(a) the casino licensee has a restricted authorisation under a casino\ngaming machine authorisation certificate or casino FATG\nauthorisation certificate; and\n(b) the development approval for the redevelopment of the casino\nand casino precinct ends otherwise than—\n(i) under the Planning Act 2023, section 211 (End of\ndevelopment approvals generally); or\n(ii) because the redevelopment of the casino and casino\nprecinct is completed in accordance with the approval.\n\nPart 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations\nSection 25\npage 20 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) The casino licensee may dispose of 1 or more authorisations to a class\nC licensee.\nNote 1 The disposal of an authorisation is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and\nsch 2).\nNote 2 A notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an\nearlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or\n(c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)—\nwhen the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).\nNote 3 A class C licensee may only acquire an authorisation if the class C\nlicensee has less than the maximum number of authorisations for class C\ngaming machines allowed under the licensee’s authorisation certificate\n(see Gaming Machine Act 2004, s 127E and s 127G).\n(3) The casino licensee must dispose of the authorisations not later than\n3 months after the date the development approval ends.\n(4) An authorisation not disposed of within the 3 months is forfeited to\nthe Territory.\n(5) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the\nTerritory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under\nsubsection (4).\n25 Status of converted authorisations if development\napproval ends\n(1) This section applies if—\n(a) the casino licensee has a casino gaming machine authorisation\nor casino FATG terminal authorisation; and\n(b) the development approval for the redevelopment of the casino\nends for a reason other than because the redevelopment is\ncompleted in accordance with the approval.\n\nConversion of restricted authorisations Part 5\nSection 25\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 21\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) To remove any doubt—\n(a) the authorisation remains in force; and\n(b) a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal operated\nunder the authorisation may continue to be operated.\n\nPart 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals\nSection 26\npage 22 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 6 Acquiring casino gaming\nmachines and casino FATG\nterminals\n26 Acquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation\n(1) The casino licensee may acquire a casino gaming machine under an\nauthorisation only if, when the gaming machine is acquired, the\nauthorisation is a casino gaming machine authorisation.\nNote 1 The acquisition of a casino gaming machine is a notifiable action (see\npt 10 and sch 2).\nNote 2 A notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an\nearlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or\n(c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)—\nwhen the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).\n(2) A casino gaming machine acquired under a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation must—\n(a) have a stake amount that is not more than—\n(i) $2; or\n(ii) if a regulation prescribes a lower amount—the lower\namount; and\n(b) be able to be connected to a system (a centralised monitoring\nsystem) approved by the commission that—\n(i) monitors the operation and performance of casino gaming\nmachines; and\n(ii) can perform other related functions; and\n\nAcquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals Part 6\nSection 27\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 23\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(c) satisfy any other harm minimisation requirements prescribed by\nregulation.\n(3) An approval under subsection (2) (b) is a notifiable instrument.\n(4) A regulation may provide for the approval and operation of a\ncentralised monitoring system.\n(5) The casino licensee commits an offence if—\n(a) the casino licensee allows a person to use a casino gaming\nmachine in the casino; and\n(b) the gaming machine has a stake amount that is more than—\n(i) $2; or\n(ii) if a regulation prescribes a lower amount—the lower\namount.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n(6) An offence against subsection (5) is a strict liability offence.\n(7) Subsection (5) does not apply if the casino licensee took all\nreasonable steps to ensure the casino gaming machine had a stake\namount that was not more than the amount mentioned in\nsubsection (5) (b).\nNote The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters\nmentioned in s (7) (see Criminal Code, s 58).\n27 Offence—operating etc casino gaming machines without\ncasino gaming machine authorisation\n(1) The casino licensee commits an offence if the licensee—\n(a) does any of the following:\n(i) possesses a casino gaming machine;\n(ii) permits the installation of a casino gaming machine;\n(iii) installs a casino gaming machine;\n\nPart 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals\nSection 28\npage 24 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(iv) permits the use of a casino gaming machine;\n(v) uses a casino gaming machine; and\n(b) does not have a casino gaming machine authorisation for the\ncasino gaming machine.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n28 Acquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation\n(1) The casino licensee may acquire a casino FATG terminal under an\nauthorisation only if, when the FATG terminal is acquired, the\nauthorisation is a casino FATG terminal authorisation.\nNote 1 The acquisition of a casino FATG terminal authorisation is a notifiable\naction (see pt 10 and sch 2).\nNote 2 A notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an\nearlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or\n(c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)—\nwhen the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).\n(2) A casino FATG terminal acquired under a casino FATG terminal\nauthorisation must—\n(a) be able to be connected to a system (a centralised monitoring\nsystem) approved by the commission that—\n(i) monitors the operation and performance of casino FATG\nterminals; and\n(ii) can perform other related functions; and\n(b) satisfy any other harm minimisation requirements prescribed by\nregulation.\n\nAcquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals Part 6\nSection 29\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) An approval under subsection (2) (a) is a notifiable instrument.\n(4) A regulation may provide for the approval and operation of a\ncentralised monitoring system.\n29 Offence—operating etc casino FATG terminals without\ncasino FATG terminal authorisation\n(1) The casino licensee commits an offence if the licensee—\n(a) does any of the following:\n(i) possesses a casino FATG terminal;\n(ii) permits the installation of a casino FATG terminal;\n(iii) installs a casino FATG terminal;\n(iv) permits the use of a casino FATG terminal;\n(v) uses a casino FATG terminal; and\n(b) does not have an authorisation for the casino FATG terminal.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n(2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n\nPart 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system\nSection 30\npage 26 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 7 Casino gaming machines—\npre-commitment system\n30 Definitions—pt 7\nIn this part:\nnet loss, in relation to a person playing casino gaming machines,\nmeans the total amount the person loses when playing the gaming\nmachines, less the amount of winnings paid for playing the gaming\nmachines.\nnet loss limit, in relation to the playing of 1 or more casino gaming\nmachines, means the amount a person playing the machines is\nprepared to lose during a playing period.\nplaying period means—\n(a) 24 hours; or\n(b) if another period is prescribed by regulation—the prescribed\nperiod; or\n(c) if the player nominates a period longer than 24 hours or the\nprescribed period—the period nominated.\npre-commitment information means information obtained from the\npre-commitment system operated by the casino licensee about a\nperson using the system.\npre-commitment system—see section 31.\n\nCasino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Part 7\nSection 31\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 27\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n31 Meaning of pre-commitment system—pt 7\n(1) In this part:\npre-commitment system (or PCS), for a casino gaming machine,\nmeans an electronic, computer or communications system approved\nby the commission that, by interfacing with equipment or devices that\nidentify a person intending to play the machine—\n(a) requires the person to set a net loss limit in relation to playing\ncasino gaming machines; and\n(b) allows the person to set a limit on the period the person can play\ncasino gaming machines in a single visit to the casino; and\n(c) prevents the person playing a casino gaming machine if the net\nloss limit is reached or the period ends.\n(2) An approval is a notifiable instrument.\n32 Casino licensee must provide PCS for casino gaming\nmachines\n(1) The casino licensee must—\n(a) provide, operate and maintain a PCS in connection with casino\ngaming machines operated in the casino; and\n(b) provide any services associated with the PCS.\n(2) The casino licensee must ensure the PCS meets the following\nrequirements:\n(a) the PCS prevents a person (a player) playing a casino gaming\nmachine until the person has set a net loss limit;\n(b) the PCS allows a player to set the amount of a net loss limit as\nnil;\n(c) the net loss limit set by a player applies for a playing period;\n\nPart 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system\nSection 33\npage 28 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(d) if the player has set a net loss limit for a playing period, the PCS\nprevents the player setting a higher net loss limit for that playing\nperiod;\n(e) the PCS allows a player to nominate a maximum period during\nwhich the player can play casino gaming machines\n(the voluntary maximum period);\n(f) the PCS prevents a player from continuing to play casino\ngaming machines after whichever of the following happens first:\n(i) the player’s net loss limit is reached;\n(ii) if the player nominates a voluntary maximum period—the\nvoluntary maximum period ends.\n33 PCS—offences\n(1) The casino licensee commits an offence if—\n(a) a casino gaming machine is operated in the casino; and\n(b) the gaming machine is not connected to a PCS.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the casino licensee took all\nreasonable steps to ensure the casino gaming machine was connected\nto a PCS.\nNote The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters\nmentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).\n(3) The casino licensee commits an offence if—\n(a) a casino gaming machine is operated in the casino; and\n(b) the gaming machine is connected to a PCS; and\n(c) the PCS is not functioning in the manner in which it is approved\nby the commission to function.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\n\nCasino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Part 7\nSection 34\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 29\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the casino licensee took all\nreasonable steps to ensure the PCS was functioning in the manner in\nwhich it was approved by the commission to function.\nNote The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters\nmentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58).\n(5) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.\n34 PCS—use or disclosure of pre-commitment information\n(1) A person may use or disclose pre-commitment information only in\nthe following circumstances:\n(a) if the person has the consent of the person to whom the\ninformation relates;\n(b) if the use or disclosure of the information is required or\nauthorised by or under an Australian law or a court or tribunal\norder;\n(c) if the person discloses the information to a member of a law\nenforcement agency for use in connection with the detection,\ninvestigation or prosecution of an offence;\n(d) if the person uses or discloses the information in relation to the\nperformance of a function under this Act or another gaming law;\n(e) if the information the person uses or discloses has lawfully been\nmade publicly available;\n(f) if the person discloses the information to the Minister or the\nadministrative unit responsible for this Act and the information\nis de-identified;\n(g) if the person discloses the information to a person who conducts\nresearch and the information is de-identified;\n\nPart 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system\nSection 34\npage 30 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(h) if both of the following apply:\n(i) it is unreasonable or impracticable to obtain consent to the\nuse or disclosure from the individual to whom the pre-\ncommitment information relates;\n(ii) the person reasonably believes that the use or disclosure is\nnecessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to the life,\nhealth or safety of an individual, or to public health or\nsafety.\nNote A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments\nmade or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation\nAct, s 104).\n(2) A person commits an offence if—\n(a) the person discloses or uses pre-commitment information; and\n(b) the disclosure or use is not in accordance with subsection (1).\nMaximum penalty: 50 penalty units.\n(3) An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence.\n(4) In this section:\nlaw enforcement agency—\n(a) see the Spent Convictions Act 2000, dictionary; and\n(b) includes an entity prescribed by regulation.\n\nCasino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Part 7\nSection 35\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 31\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n35 Regulations about PCS\n(1) A regulation may provide for the approval and operation of a PCS.\n(2) In particular, a regulation may make provision in relation to the\nfollowing:\n(a) the period for which a pre-commitment is in force;\n(b) the collection of pre-commitment information;\n(c) the secure storage of pre-commitment information.\n\nPart 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nSection 36\npage 32 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 8 Amendment, surrender and\ncancellation of authorisation\ncertificates and authorisation\nschedules\n36 Authorisation certificate amendment—application\n(1) The casino licensee may apply, in writing, to the commission (an\nauthorisation certificate amendment application) for an amendment\nof an authorisation certificate (a gaming area amendment) only to do\nany of the following at the casino:\n(a) change the size or shape of the proposed gaming area, or part of\nthe proposed gaming area;\n(b) change the location of proposed gaming area;\n(c) add another gaming area.\nNote Proposed gaming area—see s 21 (3) (b).\n(2) To remove any doubt, a licensee does not need to apply for a gaming\narea amendment, or any other authorisation amendment, to move a\ngaming machine from 1 part of a gaming area to another part of the\ngaming area.\n37 Authorisation certificate amendment—contents of\napplication\n(1) An authorisation certificate amendment application must—\n(a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and\n(b) set out the proposed amendment of the authorisation certificate;\nand\n(c) explain why the casino licensee is seeking the amendment; and\n(d) be accompanied by a plan of the premises, drawn to scale, that\nclearly shows the proposed changes to the gaming area.\n\nAmendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nPart 8\nSection 38\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 33\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) The commission may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give\nthe commission additional information, within the time stated by the\ncommission, that the commission reasonably needs to decide the\napplication.\n(3) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under\nsubsection (2) within the time stated by the commission—\n(a) the commission may refuse to consider the application; and\n(b) if the commission refuses to consider the application—the\napplication lapses.\n38 Authorisation certificate amendment decision—gaming\narea amendment\n(1) This section applies if the casino licensee applies for a gaming area\namendment of an authorisation certificate.\nNote Gaming area amendment—see s 36 (1).\n(2) The commission may—\n(a) amend the authorisation certificate; or\n(b) refuse to amend the authorisation certificate.\nNote If additional information in relation to an application is not given to the\ncommission within the time required by the commission, the commission\nmay refuse to consider the application. If the commission refuses to\nconsider the application, it lapses (see s 37 (3) (b)).\n(3) If the commission refuses to amend the authorisation certificate, the\ncommission must tell the applicant, in writing, the reasons for the\ndecision.\nNote For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation\nAct, s 179.\n\nPart 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nSection 39\npage 34 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(4) The commission must amend the authorisation certificate in\naccordance with the application if it is satisfied that the gaming area\nproposed to be changed will be suitable for the operation of the\nnumber of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals the\ncasino licensee may have under the authorisation certificate.\n(5) In deciding whether a gaming area will be suitable for the operation\nof the number of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals\nthe casino licensee may have under the authorisation certificate, the\ncommission must consider harm minimisation strategies for patrons.\n39 Amendment of authorisation certificate and authorisation\nschedule\n(1) The commission may amend an authorisation certificate or\nauthorisation schedule on its own initiative to correct a mistake, error\nor omission on the authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule.\n(2) The commission must amend an authorisation certificate—\n(a) if a restricted authorisation is converted to a casino gaming\nmachine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation\nunder section 22 (Conversion of restricted authorisations—\ndecision)—to include a statement to that effect; or\n(b) if a restricted authorisation is forfeited to the Territory under\nsection 23 (Status of restricted authorisations if development\napproval ends under Planning Act 2023, s 211 or because no\napproval given) or section 24 (Status of restricted authorisations\nif development approval ends in other circumstances)—to\nrecord the correct maximum number of authorisations for casino\ngaming machines or casino FATG terminals allowed under the\nauthorisation certificate.\n\nAmendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nPart 8\nSection 40\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 35\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the acquisition of\nan authorisation under section 16 (Acquiring authorisations for casino\ngaming machines and casino FATG terminals), the commission must\namend the appropriate authorisation schedule to include the number\nof the acquired authorisation.\n(4) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the disposal of a\nrestricted authorisation under section 24 (Status of restricted\nauthorisations if development approval ends in other circumstances),\nthe commission must amend the appropriate authorisation schedule\nto remove the number of the disposed authorisation.\n(5) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the acquisition of\na casino gaming machine under section 26 (Acquiring casino gaming\nmachine under authorisation), the commission must amend the casino\ngaming machine authorisation schedule to include the serial number\nof the casino gaming machine.\n(6) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the acquisition of\na casino FATG terminal under section 28 (Acquiring casino FATG\nterminal under authorisation), the commission must amend the casino\nFATG terminal authorisation schedule to include the serial number of\nthe casino FATG terminal.\n40 Re-issue of amended authorisation certificate and\nauthorisation schedule\n(1) If the commission amends an authorisation certificate (other than the\nschedule to the certificate) under this Act, the commission must issue\nthe casino licensee with an authorisation certificate that includes the\namendment (a replacement authorisation certificate).\n(2) The replacement authorisation certificate must state—\n(a) that the certificate is a replacement authorisation certificate; and\n(b) the date the replacement authorisation certificate was issued;\nand\n\nPart 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nSection 41\npage 36 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(c) the date the amendment commences.\n(3) If an authorisation schedule to an authorisation certificate is amended\nunder this Act, the commission must issue the casino licensee with an\nauthorisation schedule that includes the amendment (a replacement\nauthorisation schedule).\n(4) The replacement authorisation schedule must state—\n(a) that the authorisation schedule is a replacement authorisation\nschedule; and\n(b) the date the replacement authorisation schedule was issued; and\n(c) the date the amendment commences.\n41 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisations on surrender of casino licence\n(1) This section applies if the casino licensee surrenders the casino\nlicence under the Casino Control Act 2006, section 31 (Surrender of\ncasino licence).\n(2) The casino licensee must notify the commission that the licensee has\ngiven the Minister written notice under the Casino Control Act 2006,\nsection 31 (2) that the licensee surrenders the casino licence.\nNote 1 The surrender of the casino licence is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and\nsch 2).\nNote 2 A notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an\nearlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or\n(c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)—\nwhen the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).\n\nAmendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nPart 8\nSection 42\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 37\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the surrender of\nthe casino licence, the commission must—\n(a) cancel all authorisation certificates held by the licensee; and\n(b) give the licensee a storage permit for an interim purpose for each\ncasino gaming machine and casino FATG terminal under the\ncancelled authorisation certificates.\n(4) If an authorisation certificate or authorisation is cancelled under this\nsection, the casino licensee must—\n(a) take meter readings from each casino gaming machine and\ncasino FATG terminal under the certificate or authorisation; and\n(b) render the machine or terminal inoperable; and\n(c) within the prescribed number of days after the day the certificate\nor authorisation is cancelled, give the commission—\n(i) details of the meter readings taken under paragraph (a); and\n(ii) any outstanding amount payable by the licensee in relation\nto the operation of the casino gaming machine or casino\nFATG terminal under the cancelled authorisation\ncertificate.\nNote Prescribed number of days—see s 48.\n42 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisations—forfeiture\n(1) This section applies if each authorisation certificate under the casino\nlicence is cancelled under section 41.\n(2) The number of authorisations for casino gaming machines and casino\nFATG terminals under the cancelled authorisation certificates is\nforfeited to the Territory.\n\nPart 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nSection 43\npage 38 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the\nTerritory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under\nsubsection (2).\n43 Surrender of authorisation certificates and authorisations\n(1) The casino licensee may surrender—\n(a) 1 or both authorisation certificates under the casino licence; or\n(b) an authorisation.\nNote If the casino licensee surrenders the casino licence, all authorisation\ncertificates under the licence are cancelled (see s 41 (3) (a)).\n(2) The casino licensee may surrender an authorisation certificate or\nauthorisation by notifying the commission that the licensee\nsurrenders the authorisation certificate or authorisation.\nNote 1 The surrender of the casino licence is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and\nsch 2).\nNote 2 A notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an\nearlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or\n(c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)—\nwhen the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).\n(3) If an authorisation certificate or an authorisation is surrendered under\nthis section, the commission must issue the licensee a storage permit\nfor an interim purpose for each casino gaming machine or casino\nFATG terminal under the surrendered certificate or authorisation if\nsatisfied that the type of premises where the machine or terminal is to\nbe stored is suitable for the storage of casino gaming machines or\ncasino FATG terminals.\n\nAmendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and\nauthorisation schedules\nPart 8\nSection 44\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 39\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n44 Offence—failure to dispose of casino gaming machines\nand casino FATG terminals\n(1) The casino licensee commits an offence if—\n(a) an authorisation held by the licensee was—\n(i) cancelled under section 41 (Cancellation of authorisation\ncertificates and authorisations on surrender of casino\nlicence); or\n(ii) surrendered under section 43 (Surrender of authorisation\ncertificates and authorisations); and\n(b) the commission gave the licensee a storage permit for a casino\ngaming machine or casino FATG terminal to which the\nauthorisation related; and\n(c) the licensee fails to dispose of the machine or terminal\nmentioned in the storage permit—\n(i) in the way the commission directs; or\n(ii) within the time stated in the permit.\nMaximum penalty: 100 penalty units.\nNote The Control Act, s 23 provides that an authorised officer may enter and\ninspect any premises at any reasonable time to do the things mentioned\nin that section, including inspecting and removing any gaming equipment\nthe officer believes on reasonable grounds to be connected with an\noffence against a gaming law.\n(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the casino licensee has taken all\nreasonable steps to comply with subsection (1) (c).\nNote The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters\nmentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).\n\nPart 9 Notification and review of decisions\nSection 45\npage 40 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 9 Notification and review of\ndecisions\n45 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9\nIn this part:\nreviewable decision means a decision mentioned in schedule 1,\ncolumn 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in\nrelation to the decision.\n46 Reviewable decision notices\n(1) If a decision-maker makes a reviewable decision, the decision-maker\nmust give a reviewable decision notice to the casino licensee.\nNote The decision-maker must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable\ndecision notice to any other person whose interests are affected by the\ndecision (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A).\n(2) In this section:\ndecision-maker, for a reviewable decision, means—\n(a) the commission; or\n(b) the Minister.\n47 Applications for review\nThe following people may apply to the ACAT for review of a\nreviewable decision:\n(a) the casino licensee;\n(b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.\n\nNotifiable actions Part 10\nSection 48\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 41\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 10 Notifiable actions\n48 Definitions—Act\nIn this Act:\nnotifiable action means an action mentioned in schedule 2, column 3\nunder a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in relation to the\naction.\nprescribed number of days means—\n(a) 10 business days; or\n(b) if a regulation prescribes a different number of days—that\nnumber of days.\n49 Notifiable actions\n(1) This section applies if the casino licensee notifies the commission\nabout a notifiable action.\n(2) The notification must—\n(a) be in writing; and\n(b) be given to the commission at least the prescribed number of\ndays before the day the casino licensee undertakes the notifiable\naction; and\n(c) include anything else required by regulation.\nNote 1 For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.\nNote 2 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or\nmisleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see\nCriminal Code, pt 3.4).\n\nPart 10 Notifiable actions\nSection 50\npage 42 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(3) On receiving a notification, the commission may, by notice, ask the\nfollowing people for additional information about the notifiable\naction:\n(a) the casino licensee;\n(b) the disposing licensee.\nNote For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.\n(4) If the commission gives a notice under subsection (3), the notice must\nstate a reasonable time within which the information must be given.\nNote A failure to comply with this section is a ground for disciplinary action\n(see Casino Control Act 2006, s 33 (1) (c)).\n50 Notifiable actions—date of effect\nA notifiable action takes effect—\n(a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission\nreceives a notification about the notifiable action; or\nNote Prescribed number of days—see s 48.\n(b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on\nan earlier day—that day; or\n(c) if the commission gives a notice under section 49 (3) requesting\nadditional information in relation to the notification—when the\ncommission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in\nrelation to the additional information.\nNote For working out periods of time generally, see the Legislation Act, s 151.\n51 Notifiable action—amendment or cancellation\n(1) This section applies if the casino licensee—\n(a) gives the commission a notification about a notifiable action;\nand\n(b) wants to amend or cancel the notification.\n\nNotifiable actions Part 10\nSection 52\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 43\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(2) The casino licensee must give the commission written notice of the\namendment or cancellation before the notifiable action takes effect.\nNote 1 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or\nmisleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see\nCriminal Code, pt 3.4).\nNote 2 For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5.\n(3) An amendment takes effect 10 business days after the day the\ncommission receives written notice of the amendment.\n(4) A cancellation takes effect when the commission receives written\nnotice of the cancellation.\n52 Notifiable actions—s 43\n(1) This section applies to a notifiable action under section 43 (Surrender\nof authorisation certificates and authorisations).\n(2) The notification for the notifiable action must also include the\nfollowing information in relation to a casino gaming machine or\ncasino FATG terminal to be stored under a storage permit:\n(a) the place where the casino gaming machine or casino FATG\nterminal is to be stored;\n(b) the serial number of the casino gaming machine or casino FATG\nterminal.\nNote For the issue of a storage permit, see s 43 (3).\n(3) On the date the notifiable action takes effect under section 50\n(Notifiable actions—date of effect), the casino licensee must—\n(a) take meter readings from the casino gaming machine or casino\nFATG terminal; and\n(b) render the casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal\ninoperable; and\n(c) give the commission the details of the meter readings.\n\nPart 11 Miscellaneous\nSection 53\npage 44 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nPart 11 Miscellaneous\n53 Determination of fees\n(1) The Minister may determine fees for this Act.\n(2) A determination is a disallowable instrument.\n54 Regulation-making power\n(1) The Executive may make regulations for this Act.\n(2) A regulation may make provision in relation to the following:\n(a) the operation (including the restriction of the operation) of\nperipheral equipment for casino gaming machines and casino\nFATG terminals;\n(b) the minimum payout for casino gaming machines;\n(c) harm minimisation requirements for casino gaming machines\nand casino FATG terminals.\n(3) A regulation may create offences for contraventions of the regulations\nand fix maximum penalties of not more than 30 penalty units for the\noffences.\n\nReviewable decisions Schedule 1\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 45\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nSchedule 1 Reviewable decisions\n(see s 45)\ncolumn 1\nitem\ncolumn 2\nsection\ncolumn 3\ndecision\n1 10 (4) refuse to consider application for casino gaming machine\nauthorisation certificate if additional information not given\nwithin stated time\n2 11 (2) refuse to issue casino gaming machine authorisation certificate\n3 13 (4) refuse to consider application for casino FATG authorisation\ncertificate if additional information not given within stated time\n4 14 (2) refuse to issue casino FATG authorisation certificate\n5 21 (5) refuse to consider application for conversion of restricted\nauthorisations if additional information not given within stated\ntime\n6 22 (1) refuse to approve the conversion of restricted authorisation to\ncasino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal\nauthorisation\n7 22 (5) approve the conversion of a lower number of restricted\nauthorisations than the number applied for\n8 37 (3) refuse to consider authorisation certificate amendment\napplication\n9 38 (2) (b) refuse to amend authorisation certificate\n\nSchedule 2 Notifiable actions\npage 46 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nSchedule 2 Notifiable actions\n(see s 48)\ncolumn 1\nitem\ncolumn 2\nsection\ncolumn 3\nnotifiable action\n1 16 acquisition of authorisation\n2 24 disposal of authorisation\n3 26 acquisition of casino gaming machine\n4 28 acquisition of casino FATG terminal\n5 41 surrender of casino licence\n\nDictionary\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 47\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nDictionary\n(see s 3)\nNote 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to\nthis Act.\nNote 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:\n• ACAT\n• ACT\n• Criminal Code\n• Executive\n• gambling and racing commission\n• Legislation Act\n• may (see s 146)\n• must (see s 146)\n• notifiable instrument (see s 10)\n• penalty unit (see s 133)\n• prescribed\n• public notice\n• regulation\n• territory planning authority\n• the Territory\n• under.\nauthorisation means an authorisation under—\n(a) a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate to operate a\ncasino gaming machine at the premises stated in the certificate;\nor\n(b) a casino FATG authorisation certificate to operate a casino\nFATG terminal at the premises stated in the certificate.\nauthorisation certificate means a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation certificate or a casino FATG authorisation certificate.\nauthorisation certificate amendment application—see\nsection 36 (1).\n\nDictionary\npage 48 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nauthorisation number—\n(a) for an authorisation under a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation certificate—see section 12 (1) (e); and\n(b) for an authorisation under a casino FATG authorisation\ncertificate—see section 15 (1) (e).\nauthorisation schedule—\n(a) for a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—see\nsection 12 (1) (e); and\n(b) for a casino FATG authorisation certificate—see\nsection 15 (1) (e).\ncasino FATG authorisation certificate means an authorisation\ncertificate issued to the casino licensee under section 14 for\nauthorisations to operate casino FATG terminals.\ncasino FATG authorisation certificate number—see\nsection 15 (1) (b).\ncasino FATG terminal means a terminal connected to a\nfully-automated table game machine.\ncasino FATG terminal authorisation, in relation to a casino FATG\nauthorisation certificate—see section 21 (1).\ncasino gaming machine—\n(a) means a machine—\n(i) designed for playing a game of chance, or of mixed chance\nand skill; and\n(ii) designed to be played completely or partly by—\n(A) the insertion of 1 or more coins, notes or tokens; or\n(B) the application of a monetary credit registered on the\nmachine or elsewhere; and\n\nDictionary\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 49\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n(iii) that offers, or that appears to offer, people a chance to win\nmonetary or other valuable consideration by playing the\nmachine; but\n(b) does not include a device prescribed by regulation.\ncasino gaming machine authorisation, in relation to a casino gaming\nmachine authorisation certificate—see section 21 (1).\ncasino gaming machine authorisation certificate means an\nauthorisation certificate issued to the casino licensee under section 11\nfor authorisations to operate casino gaming machines.\ncasino gaming machine authorisation certificate number—see\nsection 12.\ncasino licensee—see the Casino Control Act 2006, dictionary.\nclass B licensee—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004, dictionary.\nclass C licensee—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004, dictionary.\ncommission means the gambling and racing commission.\nControl Act means the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999.\nFATG—see fully-automated table game machine.\nFATG terminal means a terminal connected to a FATG for the\npurpose of participating in a game on the FATG.\nfully-automated table game machine (or FATG) means an electronic\ngaming system or equipment that allows more than 1 person to play\na game that—\n(a) imitates a type of game played at a table; and\n(b) can be played—\n(i) from different terminals; and\n(ii) without a casino employee conducting the game.\ngaming area amendment—see section 36 (1).\n\nDictionary\npage 50 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\ngaming law—see the Control Act, dictionary.\ngaming rules—see section 21 (3) (c).\nmaximum possible number, of authorisations—\n(a) for casino gaming machines—see section 6; and\n(b) for casino FATG terminals—see section 7.\nnet loss, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment\nsystem)—see section 30.\nnet loss limit, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment\nsystem)—see section 30.\nnotifiable action—see section 48.\nPCS—see pre-commitment system.\nplaying period, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—\npre-commitment system)—see section 30.\npre-commitment information, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—\npre-commitment system)—see section 30.\npre-commitment system (or PCS), for part 7 (Casino gaming\nmachines—pre-commitment system)—see section 31.\nprescribed number of days—see section 48.\nproposed gaming area—see section 21 (3) (b).\nrestricted authorisation, in relation to a casino gaming machine\nauthorisation certificate—see section 20.\nsmall or medium club—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004,\ndictionary.\nsmall or medium club group—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004,\ndictionary.\nsocial impact statement—see section 8.\n\nEndnotes\nAbout the endnotes 1\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 51\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nEndnotes\n1 About the endnotes\nAmending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the\namendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law\nbut are set out in the endnotes.\nNot all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are\nannotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be\nobtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office.\nUncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details\nof these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are\nunderlined in the legislation history and amendment history.\nIf all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered\nprovisions gives details of previous and current numbering.\nThe endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.\n2 Abbreviation key\nA = Act NI = Notifiable instrument\nAF = Approved form o = order\nam = amended om = omitted/repealed\namdt = amendment ord = ordinance\nAR = Assembly resolution orig = original\nch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph\nCN = Commencement notice pres = present\ndef = definition prev = previous\nDI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously\ndict = dictionary pt = part\ndisallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule\nAssembly reloc = relocated\ndiv = division renum = renumbered\nexp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No\nGaz = gazette RI = reissue\nhdg = heading s = section/subsection\nIA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule\nins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision\nLA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law\nLR = legislation register sub = substituted\nLRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced\nmod = modified/modification or to be expired\n\nEndnotes\n3 Legislation history\npage 52 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n3 Legislation history\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 A2017-42\nnotified LR 13 November 2017\ns 1, s 2 commenced 13 November 2017 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 4 om before commenced (see A2018-45 amdt 1.1)\nremainder commenced 13 May 2018 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)\nas amended by\nCasino and Other Gaming Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-21\npt 3\nnotified LR 14 June 2018\ns 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2018 (LA s 75 (1))\npt 3 commenced 15 June 2018 (s 2)\nGaming Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-45 sch 1 pt 1.1\nnotified LR 4 December 2018\npt 1 taken to have commenced 15 June 2015 (s 2 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.1 taken to have commenced 13 November 2017 (s 2 (3))\nPlanning (Consequential Amendments) Act 2023 A2023-36 sch 1\npt 1.6\nnotified LR 29 September 2023\ns 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 27 November 2023 (s 2 (1) and see Planning\nAct 2023 A2023-18, s 2 (2) and CN2023-10)\nStatute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.13, sch 4\npt 4.23\nnotified LR 6 November 2025\ns 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))\nsch 3 pt 3.13, sch 4 pt 4.23 commenced 16 November 2025 (s 2 (1),\n(9))\n\nEndnotes\nAmendment history 4\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 53\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n4 Amendment history\nCommencement\ns 2 om LA s 89 (4)\nSocial impact assessment—publication\ns 9 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nCasino gaming machine authorisation certificate—application\ns 10 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nCasino gaming machine authorisation certificate—decision on application\ns 11 am A2025-29 amdt 3.41\nCasino FATG authorisation certificate—application\ns 13 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nCasino FATG authorisation certificate—decision on application\ns 14 am A2025-29 amdt 3.42\nRestricted status of acquired authorisations\ns 20 am A2018-21 s 16\nConversion of restricted authorisations—application\ns 21 am A2018-21 s 17, s 18; A2023-36 amdt 1.50, amdt 1.51;\nA2025-29 amdt 4.23\nConversion of restricted authorisations—decision\ns 22 sub A2018-21 s 19\nam A2023-36 amdt 1.52, amdt 1.53\nStatus of restricted authorisations if development approval ends under\nPlanning Act 2023, s 211 or because no approval given\ns 23 hdg sub A2023-36 amdt 1.54\nam A2023-36 amdt 1.55\nStatus of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in other\ncircumstances\ns 24 am A2023-36 amdt 1.55\nAcquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation\ns 26 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nAcquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation\ns 28 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nMeaning of pre-commitment system—pt 7\ns 31 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nAuthorisation certificate amendment—application\ns 36 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nAmendment of authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule\ns 39 am A2023-36 amdt 1.56\n\nEndnotes\n4 Amendment history\npage 54 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\nR6\n16/11/25\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\nReviewable decision notices\ns 46 sub A2018-21 s 20\nam A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nApplications for review\ns 47 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nNotifiable actions\ns 49 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nNotifiable action—amendment or cancellation\ns 51 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nDetermination of fees\ns 53 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nRegulation-making power\ns 54 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Regulation 2018—sch 5\ns 54A ins A2018-21 s 21\nexp 15 June 2018 (s 54A (5))\nConsequential amendments\npt 12 hdg om R5 LA\nLegislation amended—schs 3 and 4\ns 55 om R5 LA\nReviewable decisions\nsch 1 am A2018-21 s 22\nConsequential amendments\nsch 3 om LA s 89 (3)\nOther amendments—maximum authorisation numbers\nsch 4 om A2018-45 amdt 1.1\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Regulation 2018\nsch 5 ins A2018-21 s 23\nexp 15 June 2018 (s 54A (5))\nDictionary\ndict am A2023-36 amdt 1.57\n\nEndnotes\nEarlier republications 5\nR6\n16/11/25\nCasino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017\nEffective: 16/11/25\npage 55\nAuthorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au\n5 Earlier republications\nSome earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to\nthe publication order.\nSince 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in\nelectronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised\nrepublications have also been published in printed format. These republications are\nmarked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an\nauthorised republication are identical.\nRepublication\nNo and date\nEffective Last\namendment\nmade by\nRepublication\nfor\nR1\n13 May 2018\n13 May 2018–\n14 June 2018\nnot amended new Act\nR2\n15 June 2018\n15 June 2018–\n15 June 2018\nA2018-21 amendments by\nA2018-21\nR3\n16 June 2018\n16 June 2018–\n3 Dec 2018\nA2018-21 expiry of provisions\n(s 54A and sch 5)\nR4\n4 Dec 2018\n4 Dec 2018–\n26 Nov 2023\nA2018-45 amendments by\nA2018-45\nR5\n27 Nov 2023\n27 Nov 2023–\n15 Nov 2025\nA2023-36 amendments by\nA2023-36\n© Australian Capital Territory 2025","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"other","section":"Sections 48, 52 and Schedule 2","severity":"high","reasoning":"Section 48 defines a notifiable action exclusively by Schedule 2. Schedule 2 lists sections 16, 24, 26, 28 and 41 only. Section 52(1) nevertheless requires a notifiable action under section 43, and section 52(3) operates when that action takes effect under section 50. Because section 43 is omitted from Schedule 2, the supplied text provides no section 50 trigger for section 52.","confidence":0.99,"description":"Section 52 regulates a “notifiable action under section 43”, but section 48 limits notifiable actions to Schedule 2, which contains no section 43 action. Section 52(3) therefore depends on a section 50 effective date unavailable for a section 43 surrender.","source_quotes":["notifiable action means an action mentioned in schedule 2, column 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in relation to the action.","1 16 acquisition of authorisation\n2 24 disposal of authorisation\n3 26 acquisition of casino gaming machine\n4 28 acquisition of casino FATG terminal\n5 41 surrender of casino licence","(3) On the date the notifiable action takes effect under section 50 (Notifiable actions—date of effect), the casino licensee must—"]}],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The Act’s operational scope has been amended since enactment to add or clarify planning‑linked conditions, conversion and forfeiture triggers, and technical/consultation requirements. Key post‑enactment changes tie authorisation conversion and forfeiture to territory planning approvals (see s21(3)(a), s22(3), s23), expanded public‑consultation and application detail (s9, s10, s13), and introduced or refined PCS and equipment provisions (s31–35, s26, s28). Amendment history references: A2023‑36 and A2025‑29 (endnotes/amendment history)."},"complexity_factors":["Numerical caps and allocation rules: explicit maximum authorisations for machines (200) and FATG terminals (60) create tight quantitative constraints (s6, s7).","Procedural prerequisites and public consultation: applications must include social impact assessments and trigger an 8‑week public comment period with signage and publication obligations (s8–9, s10(2)(c)).","Multiple decision‑makers and discretionary steps: both the commission and the Minister have distinct approval and amendment powers (eg. issue/refuse certificates (s11, s14), convert restricted authorisations (s21–22)).","Interplay with planning approvals: conversion and forfeiture of restricted authorisations are explicitly tied to territory planning authority approvals and certifications under the Planning Act 2023 (s21(3)(a), s22(3), s23–25).","Acquisition, forfeiture and transfer rules: acquisition notifications, a requirement to source at least 50% from specified club/class B sources, grouping and a 1‑for‑3 forfeiture rule create complex transfer mechanics and financial consequences (s16(3), s16(4), s17(1)–(3)).","Technical and compliance obligations for equipment: acquired machines and FATG terminals must meet technical connectivity and harm‑minimisation requirements, including connection to a commission‑approved centralised monitoring system (s26(2)(b), s28(2)(a)).","Mandatory pre‑commitment system (PCS): the casino must provide, operate and maintain an approved PCS with functional requirements (net‑loss limits, voluntary maximum period, blocking play when limits reached) and criminal penalties for non‑compliance (s31–33).","Data handling and privacy constraints: strict limits on use and disclosure of pre‑commitment information with specific lawful exceptions and a standalone offence (s34).","Notifiable actions and timing: a set of notifiable actions (acquisitions, disposals, acquisitions of machines/terminals, licence surrender) subject to pre‑notification and a prescribed waiting period (normally 10 business days) with powers to seek further information (s48–50, sch 2).","Enforcement architecture and strict liability offences: numerous strict liability offences and penalty unit framing (eg. s18, s27, s29, s33, s34(2)), plus delegated regulation and fee powers that can further specify technical and harm‑minimisation rules (s53–54)."],"plain_english_summary":"This law regulates electronic gaming at the ACT casino. It creates authorisation certificates that cap authorised electronic gaming machines (up to 200) and fully‑automated table game terminals (up to 60), requires social impact assessments and public consultation for increases, controls how authorisations are acquired, converted, forfeited or surrendered, mandates a player pre‑commitment system with net‑loss limits, and sets notification, approval, offence and penalty rules."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":6,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation appears to maintain its original scope as enacted in 2017. The 2025 amendments visible in the amendment history are minor technical/editorial updates (e.g., updating references to the Planning Act 2023, removing redundant provisions). The core framework—200 machine cap, club acquisition requirements, pre-commitment systems, and the two-stage authorisation process—remains consistent with the original intent to regulate casino electronic gaming while reducing overall gaming machine numbers in the ACT through the forfeiture mechanism."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple nested authorisation stages: certificate → restricted authorisation → converted authorisation, each with different legal statuses and operational restrictions","Heavy cross-referencing to external legislation including Casino Control Act 2006, Gaming Machine Act 2004, Planning Act 2023, and Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999","Conditional logic for acquiring authorisations: 3-for-1 forfeiture rule with exceptions for surrendering licensees with fewer than 3 authorisations (s 17)","Complex triggering events for forfeiture based on development approval status under Planning Act 2023 (ss 23-25)","Dual-track system for gaming machines vs FATG terminals with parallel but distinct processes","27 defined terms in Dictionary plus signpost definitions pointing to other Acts","Multiple notifiable action regimes with different commencement dates depending on information requests (s 50)","Interaction between Commission decisions and Ministerial decisions for conversion approvals (Part 5)"],"plain_english_summary":"This law tightly regulates electronic gambling machines and fully automated table games at the ACT’s sole casino, imposing strict licensing, caps (200 machines, 60 FATG terminals), and a two-step approval process needing Commission and Ministerial sign-off tied to redevelopment.  \n\nIt forces the casino to buy many authorisations from small/medium clubs (with a one-for-three forfeiture reducing pokies), mandates a pre-commitment system with player loss limits and $2 max bets, requires public consultation, and creates substantial fines for unauthorised or noncompliant operation."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017","history":"/api/acts/casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casino-electronic-gaming-act-2017/documents"}}