Mechanically, this regulation sets detailed procedural rules for casino licensing and operation: who must supply information for suitability checks, how gaming equipment and progressive jackpots are approved, employee ID and training records, junket agreement and reporting requirements, and payable fees and penalties. It prescribes timeframes, document types and technical evaluation classes.
It affects casino licensees, proposed operators/lessees, employees, promoters and patrons. Casino principals must pay investigation fees (ss.46A–46B); the Minister and chief executive exercise investigatory and approval discretion (ss.6,12,47); and operators must lodge notices, reports and records or face penalties (ss.14,17,31–39).
This Regulation prescribes operational, administrative and procedural rules that implement and detail how certain provisions of the Casino Control Act 1982 (the Act) are to be applied. Mechanically, it:
Defines technical terms used throughout the Regulation (s 3) including three tiers of gaming-equipment evaluation,basic, intermediate and advanced,which specify what aspects of a machine or its software are to be examined (communications protocols, random number generators, artwork, cabinet design, documentation and the mathematical treatise of theoretical return, among others) (s 3).
Gives the Minister broad investigatory powers to require information from proposed or existing casino principals and associated persons to inform suitability assessments required by the Act (s 6). The Minister may require different material depending on whether the investigated person is an individual (s 7) or an entity (s 10), and may require authorities to third parties to release documents to inspectors or police (s 12).
Prescribes the particular information and documentary requirements for licensing investigations: for individuals, matters in schedule 2, photographic ID and a certificate of financial stability in certain circumstances (s 7, s 9); for entities, matters in schedule 3, lodgements with companies regulators, trust deeds, audited financial statements and related body corporate statements (s 10).
States that failure to supply information required under the investigatory parts is generally not an offence (s 13) but creates an offence for providing false or misleading information and for late provision of information in investigations connected to certain Act provisions, with a penalty of up to 20 penalty units (s 14).
Prescribes employee licensing and identity requirements for casino staff, including the types of work that qualify as key-employee roles (s 15) and the form and physical specifications for employee identification (photo size, text height, distinguishing background colours and chief executive approval) (s 17).
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Casino Control Regulation 1999.
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pt.1
Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.1
Short title
sec.1 Short title
This regulation may be cited as the Casino Control Regulation 1999 .
sec.2
Commencement
sec.2 Commencement
This regulation commences on 1 July 1999.
sec.3
Definitions
sec.3 Definitions
In this regulation—
advanced evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—
communications protocols;
monitoring systems;
random number generators.
s 3 def advanced evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3
basic evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—
artwork;
cabinet design;
documentation, including for example, operational manuals.
s 3 def basic evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3
casino principal means—
a casino licensee; or
a lessee under a casino lease; or
a proposed lessee; or
a casino operator under a casino management agreement; or
a proposed casino operator.
s 3 def casino principal ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3
entity means a body corporate, partnership, trustee, association, firm or business.
intermediate evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—
hardware, other than hardware subject to basic evaluation;
software, other than software subject to advanced evaluation;
the mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to a player.
s 3 def intermediate evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3
investigated person means a person of whom the Minister may make requirements under section 6 .
linked jackpot equipment means any meter, payout display, linking equipment, computer equipment, programming or other device (other than a gaming machine) forming, or capable of forming, part of a progressive jackpot link arrangement.
progressive jackpot link arrangement means an arrangement under which 2 or more gaming machines are linked to a device recording a winning result or other event resulting in an amount, part of an amount, or something else, being won by a player.
progressive jackpot meter means a device for recording and displaying an amount that, if won by a player, would be—
payable to the player by a casino operator as a jackpot; or
credited to the credit meter of the player’s gaming machine.
s 3 def progressive jackpot meter ins 2002 SL No. 138 s 3
promoter’s representative means a person performing, for the promoter, the duties of the promoter under a junket agreement.
proposed casino operator means a person with whom a casino licensee, or a lessee under a casino lease, proposes to enter into a casino management agreement under section 25 of the Act .
s 3 def proposed casino operator ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3
proposed lessee means a person to whom a casino licensee proposes to lease the casino licensee’s hotel-casino complex or casino under section 24 of the Act .
s 3 def proposed lessee ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3
rule means a rule made under the Casino Control Act 1982 , section 63 .
s 3 def rule ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4
spouse ...
s 3 def spouse om 2003 SL No. 54 s 3 sch
table ...
s 3 def table ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4
om 2013 SL No. 121 s 4
tournament means a tournament based on the playing of a game provided for in the rule.
s 3 def tournament ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4
(a) communications protocols;
(b) monitoring systems;
(c) random number generators.
(a) artwork;
(b) cabinet design;
(c) documentation, including for example, operational manuals.
(a) a casino licensee; or
(b) a lessee under a casino lease; or
(c) a proposed lessee; or
(d) a casino operator under a casino management agreement; or
(e) a proposed casino operator.
(a) hardware, other than hardware subject to basic evaluation;
(b) software, other than software subject to advanced evaluation;
(c) the mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to a player.
(a) payable to the player by a casino operator as a jackpot; or
(b) credited to the credit meter of the player’s gaming machine.
sec.4
Class or category of persons not required to be licensed— Act , sch
sec.4 Class or category of persons not required to be licensed— Act , sch
For the Act , schedule , definition casino employee , paragraph (b) , the following are the classes or categories of persons—
persons serving, dispensing or mixing intoxicating liquor or looking after the contents of a cellar in which intoxicating liquor is stored;
persons waiting upon tables to serve food or drinks;
persons employed in cleaning work;
persons employed on building maintenance work, including carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical workers, fitters, and other maintenance tradespersons, and their assistants;
persons employed as entertainers or as entertainment support staff including directors, producers, musicians, stage hands, maintenance workers and all others associated with the entertainment.
s 4 amd 2003 SL No. 219 s 4
(a) persons serving, dispensing or mixing intoxicating liquor or looking after the contents of a cellar in which intoxicating liquor is stored;
(b) persons waiting upon tables to serve food or drinks;
(c) persons employed in cleaning work;
(d) persons employed on building maintenance work, including carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical workers, fitters, and other maintenance tradespersons, and their assistants;
(e) persons employed as entertainers or as entertainment support staff including directors, producers, musicians, stage hands, maintenance workers and all others associated with the entertainment.
sec.5
Disclosure of information
sec.5 Disclosure of information
The entities prescribed for section 14 (3) (a) of the Act are in schedule 1 .
s 5 amd 2005 SL No. 1 s 4
pt.2
Casino licences
Casino licences
sec.6
Requirements generally
sec.6 Requirements generally
The Minister may make requirements under this section of any of the following persons, to assist in undertaking investigations to satisfy the Governor in Council that the person is a suitable person to be associated or connected with the management and operations of a hotel-casino complex or casino—
for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person;
for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person;
for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.
The Minister may require an investigated person to give to the Minister—
if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and
if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .
If the investigated person is a trustee of a trust estate, the Minister may make a requirement of the person under either or both of sections 7 and 10 , and if the Minister does so—
any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and
any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.
This section does not restrict the Minister in taking any other action the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil the Minister’s duty under section 20 , 26 or 30 of the Act .
In this section—
associated person , for a casino principal, means a person associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, in the opinion of the Minister, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of the casino principal.
s 6 amd 2022 SL No. 172 s 4
(sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister may make requirements under this section of any of the following persons, to assist in undertaking investigations to satisfy the Governor in Council that the person is a suitable person to be associated or connected with the management and operations of a hotel-casino complex or casino— for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person; for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person; for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.
(sec.6-ssec.2) The Minister may require an investigated person to give to the Minister— if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .
(sec.6-ssec.3) If the investigated person is a trustee of a trust estate, the Minister may make a requirement of the person under either or both of sections 7 and 10 , and if the Minister does so— any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.
(sec.6-ssec.4) This section does not restrict the Minister in taking any other action the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil the Minister’s duty under section 20 , 26 or 30 of the Act .
(sec.6-ssec.5) In this section— associated person , for a casino principal, means a person associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, in the opinion of the Minister, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of the casino principal.
(a) for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person;
(b) for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person;
(c) for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.
(a) if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and
(b) if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .
(a) any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and
(b) any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.
sec.7
Requirements of individuals
sec.7 Requirements of individuals
The Minister may require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister any or all of the following—
information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ;
an authority under section 12 ;
a recent photograph of the individual.
If the Minister does not require an individual to provide information regarding any of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 , part B, the Minister may require the individual to give to the Minister a certificate under section 9 .
A request made of an individual under this section to give to the Minister information about another person is a request to do so to the best of the individual’s knowledge.
s 7 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 3
(sec.7-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister any or all of the following— information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ; an authority under section 12 ; a recent photograph of the individual.
(sec.7-ssec.2) If the Minister does not require an individual to provide information regarding any of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 , part B, the Minister may require the individual to give to the Minister a certificate under section 9 .
(sec.7-ssec.3) A request made of an individual under this section to give to the Minister information about another person is a request to do so to the best of the individual’s knowledge.
(a) information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ;
(b) an authority under section 12 ;
(c) a recent photograph of the individual.
sec.8
Section sec.8
s 8 om 2021 SL No. 151 s 4
sec.9
Certificate of financial stability
sec.9 Certificate of financial stability
The Minister may, under section 7 (2) , require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister a certificate—
signed by an accountant; and
containing the accountant’s name and address; and
stating that the accountant—
has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and
is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
In this section—
accountant means—
a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or
a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or
a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or
a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.
s 9 amd 2011 SL No. 190 s 15
(sec.9-ssec.1) The Minister may, under section 7 (2) , require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister a certificate— signed by an accountant; and containing the accountant’s name and address; and stating that the accountant— has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(sec.9-ssec.2) In this section— accountant means— a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.
(a) signed by an accountant; and
(b) containing the accountant’s name and address; and
(c) stating that the accountant— (i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and (ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and
(ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and
(ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(a) a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or
(b) a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or
(c) a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or
(d) a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.
sec.10
Requirements of entities
sec.10 Requirements of entities
The Minister may require an investigated person that is an entity to give to the Minister any or all of the following—
information regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ;
an authority under section 12 ;
copies of any documents that relate to the entity lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia;
copies of any trust deed or partnership agreement that relates to the entity;
copies of the entity’s audited and published financial statements;
copies of any related body corporate’s audited and published financial statements.
In this section—
related body corporate has the meaning given by the Corporations Act , section 9 .
s 10 amd 2009 SL No. 121 s 4
(sec.10-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person that is an entity to give to the Minister any or all of the following— information regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ; an authority under section 12 ; copies of any documents that relate to the entity lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia; copies of any trust deed or partnership agreement that relates to the entity; copies of the entity’s audited and published financial statements; copies of any related body corporate’s audited and published financial statements.
(sec.10-ssec.2) In this section— related body corporate has the meaning given by the Corporations Act , section 9 .
(a) information regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ;
(b) an authority under section 12 ;
(c) copies of any documents that relate to the entity lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia;
(d) copies of any trust deed or partnership agreement that relates to the entity;
(e) copies of the entity’s audited and published financial statements;
(f) copies of any related body corporate’s audited and published financial statements.
sec.11
Criteria for requiring information etc.
sec.11 Criteria for requiring information etc.
In deciding the requirements to make of an investigated person under section 7 or 10 , the Minister is to consider, but is not limited to, the nature and level of involvement proposed for the person in the management and operations of the hotel-casino complex or casino.
sec.12
Authority to release information
sec.12 Authority to release information
The Minister may require an investigated person to give the Minister an authority that authorises the addressee of the authority to release documents to—
an inspector; or
a member of the police service.
In subsection (1) —
documents means all, or specified, records, correspondence and other documents, in the possession of or under the control of the addressee, that relate to the investigated person.
(sec.12-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person to give the Minister an authority that authorises the addressee of the authority to release documents to— an inspector; or a member of the police service.
(sec.12-ssec.2) In subsection (1) — documents means all, or specified, records, correspondence and other documents, in the possession of or under the control of the addressee, that relate to the investigated person.
(a) an inspector; or
(b) a member of the police service.
sec.13
Failure to provide information etc. not an offence
sec.13 Failure to provide information etc. not an offence
Subject to section 14 , a person who fails to comply with a requirement made under this part does not commit an offence.
sec.14
Providing false or misleading information an offence
sec.14 Providing false or misleading information an offence
A person who is required to provide information under this part commits an offence if the person—
provides false or misleading information; or
for an investigation under section 26 or 30 of the Act —does not provide the information within the time stated in the requirement.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 14 amd 1999 SL No. 275 s 6 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 88
(a) provides false or misleading information; or
(b) for an investigation under section 26 or 30 of the Act —does not provide the information within the time stated in the requirement.
sec.14A
Particulars for casino licence for Queen’s Wharf casino— Act , s 22 (2) (f)
sec.14A Particulars for casino licence for Queen’s Wharf casino— Act , s 22 (2) (f)
This section applies to a casino licence relating to the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement.
For section 22 (2) (f) of the Act , the following particulars are prescribed—
the name of the integrated resort within the meaning of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement;
See clause 1.1 of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement for the definition integrated resort .
the types of games that may be conducted in the casino;
the maximum number (if applicable) of the following that may be operated in the casino—
gaming machines;
games played at a table;
fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;
the casino’s operating hours.
In this section—
Queen’s Wharf casino agreement means the casino agreement under the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 .
s 14A ins 2016 SL No. 62 s 15
(sec.14A-ssec.1) This section applies to a casino licence relating to the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement.
(sec.14A-ssec.2) For section 22 (2) (f) of the Act , the following particulars are prescribed— the name of the integrated resort within the meaning of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement; See clause 1.1 of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement for the definition integrated resort . the types of games that may be conducted in the casino; the maximum number (if applicable) of the following that may be operated in the casino— gaming machines; games played at a table; fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act; the casino’s operating hours.
(sec.14A-ssec.3) In this section— Queen’s Wharf casino agreement means the casino agreement under the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 .
(a) the name of the integrated resort within the meaning of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement; Note— See clause 1.1 of the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement for the definition integrated resort .
(b) the types of games that may be conducted in the casino;
(c) the maximum number (if applicable) of the following that may be operated in the casino— (i) gaming machines; (ii) games played at a table; (iii) fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;
(i) gaming machines;
(ii) games played at a table;
(iii) fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;
(d) the casino’s operating hours.
(i) gaming machines;
(ii) games played at a table;
(iii) fully-automated table game machines within the meaning of section 19 and any other electronic derivation (in whole or in part) of a game played at a table that is permitted under the Act or a gaming Act;
pt.3
Licensing of employees of casinos
Licensing of employees of casinos
sec.15
List of types of work for casino key employees— Act , s 35
sec.15 List of types of work for casino key employees— Act , s 35
For section 35 (1) (d) of the Act , the following list is prescribed—
administrative management;
cash and accounting management;
casino executive management;
casino management;
casino marketing management;
gaming management;
gaming equipment maintenance and repair management;
information technology management;
internal audit management;
junket operations management;
security management;
surveillance management.
s 15 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 5
(a) administrative management;
(b) cash and accounting management;
(c) casino executive management;
(d) casino management;
(e) casino marketing management;
(f) gaming management;
(g) gaming equipment maintenance and repair management;
(h) information technology management;
(i) internal audit management;
(j) junket operations management;
(k) security management;
(l) surveillance management.
sec.16
List of types of work for casino employees— Act , s 35
sec.16 List of types of work for casino employees— Act , s 35
For section 35 (1) (d) of the Act , the following list is prescribed—
administrative operations;
cash and accounting operations;
casino marketing operations;
information technology gaming operations;
junket operations;
gaming supervision;
gaming operations;
gaming equipment maintenance and repair;
internal audit operations;
security operations;
surveillance operations.
s 16 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 6
(a) administrative operations;
(b) cash and accounting operations;
(c) casino marketing operations;
(d) information technology gaming operations;
(e) junket operations;
(f) gaming supervision;
(g) gaming operations;
(h) gaming equipment maintenance and repair;
(i) internal audit operations;
(j) security operations;
(k) surveillance operations.
sec.17
Display of identification— Act , s 41
sec.17 Display of identification— Act , s 41
For section 41 (1) of the Act , the form of identification is a card or other substantial material containing a photograph of the employee’s face at least 30mm square and stating in letters or numbers at least 8mm high the employee’s licence number and access code.
A distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino key employees.
A different distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino employees.
All forms of identification must be provided by the casino operator.
The casino operator must not give a form of identification to a casino key employee or a casino employee unless the form of identification has been approved by the chief executive.
Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —20 penalty units.
In this section—
access code means the code, consisting of letters or numbers, that identifies a person who is authorised to have access to a non-public area to which entry is restricted.
s 17 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 4 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 89
(sec.17-ssec.1) For section 41 (1) of the Act , the form of identification is a card or other substantial material containing a photograph of the employee’s face at least 30mm square and stating in letters or numbers at least 8mm high the employee’s licence number and access code.
(sec.17-ssec.2) A distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino key employees.
(sec.17-ssec.3) A different distinguishing background colour must be used for photographs of casino employees.
(sec.17-ssec.4) All forms of identification must be provided by the casino operator.
(sec.17-ssec.5) The casino operator must not give a form of identification to a casino key employee or a casino employee unless the form of identification has been approved by the chief executive. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —20 penalty units.
(sec.17-ssec.6) In this section— access code means the code, consisting of letters or numbers, that identifies a person who is authorised to have access to a non-public area to which entry is restricted.
sec.18
List of licensees— Act , s 42
sec.18 List of licensees— Act , s 42
s 18 amd 2009 SL No. 121 s 5
om 2014 SL No. 131 s 4
pt.4
Casino tax
Casino tax
sec.19
Percentage determined for casino gross revenue— Act , s 51 (4)
sec.19 Percentage determined for casino gross revenue— Act , s 51 (4)
For the Act , section 51 (4) , the percentage determined for casino gross revenue for an associated agreement for a casino licence is—
for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 —
for gaming machine revenue—30%; or
for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or
for other revenue—20%; or
for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 —
for gaming machine revenue—30%; or
for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or
for other revenue—20%; or
for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 —
for gaming machine revenue—20%; or
for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or
for other revenue—10%; or
for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 —
for gaming machine revenue—20%; or
for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or
for other revenue—10%.
In this section—
fully-automated table game machine means a gaming machine that allows more than 1 person to play a game that—
imitates a type of game played at a table (a table game ), whether or not the table game is played in the casino where the machine is located; and
can be played—
from different terminals; and
without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.
fully-automated table game revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of fully-automated table game machines.
gaming machine revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of gaming machines, other than fully-automated table game machines.
other revenue means casino gross revenue, other than gaming machine revenue and fully-automated table game revenue.
s 19 sub 2009 SL No. 121 s 6
amd 2013 SL No. 121 s 6
(sec.19-ssec.1) For the Act , section 51 (4) , the percentage determined for casino gross revenue for an associated agreement for a casino licence is— for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 — for gaming machine revenue—30%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or for other revenue—20%; or for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 — for gaming machine revenue—30%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or for other revenue—20%; or for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 — for gaming machine revenue—20%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or for other revenue—10%; or for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 — for gaming machine revenue—20%; or for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or for other revenue—10%.
(sec.19-ssec.2) In this section— fully-automated table game machine means a gaming machine that allows more than 1 person to play a game that— imitates a type of game played at a table (a table game ), whether or not the table game is played in the casino where the machine is located; and can be played— from different terminals; and without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game. fully-automated table game revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of fully-automated table game machines. gaming machine revenue means the part of casino gross revenue derived from the operation of gaming machines, other than fully-automated table game machines. other revenue means casino gross revenue, other than gaming machine revenue and fully-automated table game revenue.
(a) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or (iii) for other revenue—20%; or
(i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or
(iii) for other revenue—20%; or
(b) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or (iii) for other revenue—20%; or
(i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or
(iii) for other revenue—20%; or
(c) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or (iii) for other revenue—10%; or
(i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or
(iii) for other revenue—10%; or
(d) for the casino licence relating to the agreement made under the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 — (i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or (ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or (iii) for other revenue—10%.
(i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or
(iii) for other revenue—10%.
(i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or
(iii) for other revenue—20%; or
(i) for gaming machine revenue—30%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—20%; or
(iii) for other revenue—20%; or
(i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or
(iii) for other revenue—10%; or
(i) for gaming machine revenue—20%; or
(ii) for fully-automated table game revenue—10%; or
(iii) for other revenue—10%.
(a) imitates a type of game played at a table (a table game ), whether or not the table game is played in the casino where the machine is located; and
(b) can be played— (i) from different terminals; and (ii) without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.
(i) from different terminals; and
(ii) without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.
(i) from different terminals; and
(ii) without a casino employee or casino key employee conducting the game.
sec.19A
Percentage determined for premium junket revenue— Act , s 51 (4)
sec.19A Percentage determined for premium junket revenue— Act , s 51 (4)
For the Act , section 51 (4) , the percentage determined for premium junket revenue for an associated agreement for a casino licence is 10%.
s 19A ins 2009 SL No. 121 s 6
sec.19B
Percentage for community investment fund— Act , s 51A (3)
sec.19B Percentage for community investment fund— Act , s 51A (3)
s 19B ins 2009 SL No. 121 s 6
om 2013 SL No. 121 s 7
sec.19C
Section sec.19C
s 19C ins 2009 SL No. 121 s 6
om 2014 SL No. 131 s 6
pt.5
Casino operation
Casino operation
sec.20
Marking of chips— Act , s 62
sec.20 Marking of chips— Act , s 62
For section 62 (5) (b) of the Act , the other matters are—
for chips of a specified denomination, known as value chips —the value of the chips, with each denomination being a separate distinguishing colour and having markings indicating the value of the chips; and
for chips not of a specified denomination, known as non-value chips , and used in a game that permits their use—
the name of the game; and
a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.
A casino operator must ensure the following are clearly distinguishable by the casino’s closed circuit television system—
the colour of value chips, and the markings indicating the value of the chips;
the design, insert or symbol on non-value chips.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 20 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 5 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 90
(sec.20-ssec.1) For section 62 (5) (b) of the Act , the other matters are— for chips of a specified denomination, known as value chips —the value of the chips, with each denomination being a separate distinguishing colour and having markings indicating the value of the chips; and for chips not of a specified denomination, known as non-value chips , and used in a game that permits their use— the name of the game; and a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.
(sec.20-ssec.2) A casino operator must ensure the following are clearly distinguishable by the casino’s closed circuit television system— the colour of value chips, and the markings indicating the value of the chips; the design, insert or symbol on non-value chips. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(a) for chips of a specified denomination, known as value chips —the value of the chips, with each denomination being a separate distinguishing colour and having markings indicating the value of the chips; and
(b) for chips not of a specified denomination, known as non-value chips , and used in a game that permits their use— (i) the name of the game; and (ii) a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.
(i) the name of the game; and
(ii) a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.
(i) the name of the game; and
(ii) a design, insert or symbol that identifies the chips used at different tables for the game.
(a) the colour of value chips, and the markings indicating the value of the chips;
(b) the design, insert or symbol on non-value chips.
sec.21
Release or discharge of debts— Act , s 66
sec.21 Release or discharge of debts— Act , s 66
For section 66 (1) (f) of the Act , the information and material is as follows—
the name and address of the debtor;
the gaming history of the debtor;
the financial history of the debtor;
the date or dates the debt was incurred;
the circumstances surrounding the transaction or transactions leading to the debt being incurred;
full information about the cheque or cheques involved in the transaction including the following—
the cheque number;
the drawer;
the bank on which the cheque was drawn;
the signatory or signatories;
the date the cheque was drawn;
the date the cheque was deposited;
the payee’s name;
the date the cheque was returned by the bank;
the amount of the cheque;
the banker’s endorsement;
the name of the person who authorised the transaction;
the total amount of the original debt;
the details of any amount recovered;
the balance of the debt outstanding;
the details of action taken, or available, to recover the debt including debt collection agencies or legal proceedings;
the charges incurred or costs involved in respect of the debt;
details of whether the casino operator or the casino operator’s agent or employee adhered to relevant accounting procedures;
the amount of debt proposed to be released or discharged;
detailed reasons for the release or discharge of the whole or part of the debt;
the date and content of the casino operator’s resolution or other authorisation to release or discharge the whole or part of the debt.
(a) the name and address of the debtor;
(b) the gaming history of the debtor;
(c) the financial history of the debtor;
(d) the date or dates the debt was incurred;
(e) the circumstances surrounding the transaction or transactions leading to the debt being incurred;
(f) full information about the cheque or cheques involved in the transaction including the following— (i) the cheque number; (ii) the drawer; (iii) the bank on which the cheque was drawn; (iv) the signatory or signatories; (v) the date the cheque was drawn; (vi) the date the cheque was deposited; (vii) the payee’s name; (viii) the date the cheque was returned by the bank; (ix) the amount of the cheque; (x) the banker’s endorsement;
(i) the cheque number;
(ii) the drawer;
(iii) the bank on which the cheque was drawn;
(iv) the signatory or signatories;
(v) the date the cheque was drawn;
(vi) the date the cheque was deposited;
(vii) the payee’s name;
(viii) the date the cheque was returned by the bank;
(ix) the amount of the cheque;
(x) the banker’s endorsement;
(g) the name of the person who authorised the transaction;
(h) the total amount of the original debt;
(i) the details of any amount recovered;
(j) the balance of the debt outstanding;
(k) the details of action taken, or available, to recover the debt including debt collection agencies or legal proceedings;
(l) the charges incurred or costs involved in respect of the debt;
(m) details of whether the casino operator or the casino operator’s agent or employee adhered to relevant accounting procedures;
(n) the amount of debt proposed to be released or discharged;
(o) detailed reasons for the release or discharge of the whole or part of the debt;
(p) the date and content of the casino operator’s resolution or other authorisation to release or discharge the whole or part of the debt.
(i) the cheque number;
(ii) the drawer;
(iii) the bank on which the cheque was drawn;
(iv) the signatory or signatories;
(v) the date the cheque was drawn;
(vi) the date the cheque was deposited;
(vii) the payee’s name;
(viii) the date the cheque was returned by the bank;
(ix) the amount of the cheque;
(x) the banker’s endorsement;
sec.22
Deposit advance accounts— Act , s 67
sec.22 Deposit advance accounts— Act , s 67
For section 67 (5) (e) of the Act , the following cheques are prescribed—
a bank cheque drawn in favour of the casino operator;
a cheque drawn by 1 of the following in favour of the person and endorsed to the casino operator—
a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ;
a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ;
a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.
s 22 amd 2001 SL No. 270 s 3 ; 2022 Act No. 23 s 35
(a) a bank cheque drawn in favour of the casino operator;
(b) a cheque drawn by 1 of the following in favour of the person and endorsed to the casino operator— (i) a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ; (ii) a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ; (iii) a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.
(i) a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ;
(ii) a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ;
(iii) a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.
(i) a wagering licensee under the Wagering Act 1998 ;
(ii) a keno licensee under the Keno Act 1996 ;
(iii) a person who holds a licence to operate a casino in a place outside Australia.
sec.23
Depositing of cheques— Act , s 70
sec.23 Depositing of cheques— Act , s 70
For section 70 of the Act , the prescribed time is—
if the cheque is drawn on an account held with a bank in Australia by a person other than a nonresident junket participant—5 working days; and
if paragraph (a) does not apply—30 working days.
In this section—
nonresident junket participant means a nonresident of Queensland visiting a casino under a junket agreement within the meaning of section 85A of the Act .
s 23 amd 2016 SL No. 62 s 16
(sec.23-ssec.1) For section 70 of the Act , the prescribed time is— if the cheque is drawn on an account held with a bank in Australia by a person other than a nonresident junket participant—5 working days; and if paragraph (a) does not apply—30 working days.
(sec.23-ssec.2) In this section— nonresident junket participant means a nonresident of Queensland visiting a casino under a junket agreement within the meaning of section 85A of the Act .
(a) if the cheque is drawn on an account held with a bank in Australia by a person other than a nonresident junket participant—5 working days; and
(b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—30 working days.
sec.24
Unclaimed winnings and prizes— Act , s 71A
sec.24 Unclaimed winnings and prizes— Act , s 71A
For the definition designated departmental account in section 71A (5) of the Act , the Treasurer’s unclaimed moneys fund kept under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 is designated as the account at the department to which the payments mentioned in the definition are to be made.
Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 —see the Financial Accountability Act 2009 , section 93 .
sec.25
Casino patron claims
sec.25 Casino patron claims
This section applies if a casino operator, or an employee or agent of a casino operator, receives a claim for payment, related to a gaming transaction, from a casino patron.
The casino operator must immediately attempt to resolve the claim.
If the casino operator can not resolve the claim, the operator must immediately give the casino patron a written notice stating—
the casino operator can not resolve the claim (the decision ); and
that the casino patron may ask the chief executive to review the decision if the patron makes the request using the approved form within 10 days after receiving the written notice.
The following provisions apply to the chief executive’s review of a casino operator’s decision—
a request for review must be made on the approved form;
the chief executive must not review the casino operator’s decision if the request to review is received after the 10 days mentioned in subsection (3) ;
the chief executive must advise the casino operator and the casino patron as soon as practicable after receiving the request whether the chief executive intends to review the operator’s decision;
if the chief executive intends to review the casino operator’s decision, the chief executive must—
give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and
notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;
after the time for making submissions has ended, the chief executive may cause the investigations the chief executive considers appropriate to be made and the results of the investigations to be reported to the chief executive;
the chief executive must, as soon as practicable, consider the submissions and reports, and notify the casino operator and the casino patron in writing of the chief executive’s decision, stating the reasons for the decision.
s 25 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 7
(sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies if a casino operator, or an employee or agent of a casino operator, receives a claim for payment, related to a gaming transaction, from a casino patron.
(sec.25-ssec.2) The casino operator must immediately attempt to resolve the claim.
(sec.25-ssec.3) If the casino operator can not resolve the claim, the operator must immediately give the casino patron a written notice stating— the casino operator can not resolve the claim (the decision ); and that the casino patron may ask the chief executive to review the decision if the patron makes the request using the approved form within 10 days after receiving the written notice.
(sec.25-ssec.4) The following provisions apply to the chief executive’s review of a casino operator’s decision— a request for review must be made on the approved form; the chief executive must not review the casino operator’s decision if the request to review is received after the 10 days mentioned in subsection (3) ; the chief executive must advise the casino operator and the casino patron as soon as practicable after receiving the request whether the chief executive intends to review the operator’s decision; if the chief executive intends to review the casino operator’s decision, the chief executive must— give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim; after the time for making submissions has ended, the chief executive may cause the investigations the chief executive considers appropriate to be made and the results of the investigations to be reported to the chief executive; the chief executive must, as soon as practicable, consider the submissions and reports, and notify the casino operator and the casino patron in writing of the chief executive’s decision, stating the reasons for the decision.
(a) the casino operator can not resolve the claim (the decision ); and
(b) that the casino patron may ask the chief executive to review the decision if the patron makes the request using the approved form within 10 days after receiving the written notice.
(a) a request for review must be made on the approved form;
(b) the chief executive must not review the casino operator’s decision if the request to review is received after the 10 days mentioned in subsection (3) ;
(c) the chief executive must advise the casino operator and the casino patron as soon as practicable after receiving the request whether the chief executive intends to review the operator’s decision;
(d) if the chief executive intends to review the casino operator’s decision, the chief executive must— (i) give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and (ii) notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;
(i) give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and
(ii) notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;
(e) after the time for making submissions has ended, the chief executive may cause the investigations the chief executive considers appropriate to be made and the results of the investigations to be reported to the chief executive;
(f) the chief executive must, as soon as practicable, consider the submissions and reports, and notify the casino operator and the casino patron in writing of the chief executive’s decision, stating the reasons for the decision.
(i) give the casino operator a copy of the approved form completed by the casino patron; and
(ii) notify the casino operator and the casino patron that each of them may, within 1 month after the date of the notice, give a written submission to the chief executive about the claim;
sec.26
Training courses for employees
sec.26 Training courses for employees
A casino operator must, for each casino key employee or casino employee, keep a record of—
each training course, relating to the playing of games, the conduct of games and associated activities in connection with casino operations, completed by the employee; and
the dates and times the employee attended each course; and
the date the employee completed each course.
See section 72 of the Act .
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 26 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 6 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 91
(a) each training course, relating to the playing of games, the conduct of games and associated activities in connection with casino operations, completed by the employee; and
(b) the dates and times the employee attended each course; and
(c) the date the employee completed each course. Note— See section 72 of the Act .
sec.27
Times for submission of reports— Act , s 81
sec.27 Times for submission of reports— Act , s 81
For section 81 (1) of the Act , the following times are prescribed—
for a casino daily report—not later than 72 hours after the end of the daily gaming period reported on;
for a casino monthly report—not later than 10 days after the end of the month reported on;
for a casino quarterly report—not later than 1 month after the end of the quarter reported on;
for a casino annual report—not later than 4 months after the end of the financial year reported on.
(a) for a casino daily report—not later than 72 hours after the end of the daily gaming period reported on;
(b) for a casino monthly report—not later than 10 days after the end of the month reported on;
(c) for a casino quarterly report—not later than 1 month after the end of the quarter reported on;
(d) for a casino annual report—not later than 4 months after the end of the financial year reported on.
sec.28
Conducting tournaments
sec.28 Conducting tournaments
The rules for conducting and playing a game in a tournament are the rules for the game in the rule, as varied by the Minister in a written notice given to the casino operator proposing to conduct the tournament.
However, the provisions of the rule about conducting and playing a game may be varied only to the extent reasonably necessary to conduct the tournament.
The chief executive must approve conditions for conducting the tournament, including, for example—
the entry form to be used; and
the entry fee to be paid.
The casino operator must ensure—
a game in the tournament is conducted and played under the rules applying to the game; and
the conditions for conducting the tournament are complied with.
s 28 prev s 28 om 2002 SL No. 244 s 4
pres s 28 ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5
(sec.28-ssec.1) The rules for conducting and playing a game in a tournament are the rules for the game in the rule, as varied by the Minister in a written notice given to the casino operator proposing to conduct the tournament.
(sec.28-ssec.2) However, the provisions of the rule about conducting and playing a game may be varied only to the extent reasonably necessary to conduct the tournament.
(sec.28-ssec.3) The chief executive must approve conditions for conducting the tournament, including, for example— the entry form to be used; and the entry fee to be paid.
(sec.28-ssec.4) The casino operator must ensure— a game in the tournament is conducted and played under the rules applying to the game; and the conditions for conducting the tournament are complied with.
(a) the entry form to be used; and
(b) the entry fee to be paid.
(a) a game in the tournament is conducted and played under the rules applying to the game; and
(b) the conditions for conducting the tournament are complied with.
sec.29
Entry fees for tournament
sec.29 Entry fees for tournament
All entry fees received by the casino operator must be included in a prize pool for distribution to the winning players.
An entry fee or part of a fee must not be refunded unless permitted under the conditions for conducting the tournament.
s 29 prev s 29 om 2002 SL No. 244 s 4
pres s 29 ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5
(sec.29-ssec.1) All entry fees received by the casino operator must be included in a prize pool for distribution to the winning players.
(sec.29-ssec.2) An entry fee or part of a fee must not be refunded unless permitted under the conditions for conducting the tournament.
sec.29A
Names of table games and wagers
sec.29A Names of table games and wagers
A casino operator may, with the chief executive’s approval, use any name the casino operator considers appropriate for—
a game played at a table mentioned in the rule for the game; or
a wager under the rule.
s 29A ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5
amd 2013 SL No. 121 s 8
(a) a game played at a table mentioned in the rule for the game; or
(b) a wager under the rule.
sec.29B
Permissible wagers
sec.29B Permissible wagers
If a wager for an amount that is not within the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a game is inadvertently made and accepted by a casino operator or a casino operator’s employee or agent, the wager—
if it is less than the permissible minimum—is valid; and
if it is more than the permissible maximum—is void only to the extent of the amount more than the permissible maximum.
A casino patron may make arrangements with a casino operator about permissible minimum and maximum wages—see the Act , section 64A .
The casino operator may require wagers to be made in increments of a stated amount that is not more than the permissible minimum wager for the table for the game.
The amount of the increment must be displayed at the table on the same sign on which the minimum permissible wager is displayed.
The letters and numbers on the sign showing the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a table must be at least 8mm high.
In this section—
void , for a wager, means the wager neither wins nor loses but is a stand off.
s 29B ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 5
amd 2013 SL No. 121 s 9
(sec.29B-ssec.1) If a wager for an amount that is not within the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a game is inadvertently made and accepted by a casino operator or a casino operator’s employee or agent, the wager— if it is less than the permissible minimum—is valid; and if it is more than the permissible maximum—is void only to the extent of the amount more than the permissible maximum. A casino patron may make arrangements with a casino operator about permissible minimum and maximum wages—see the Act , section 64A .
(sec.29B-ssec.2) The casino operator may require wagers to be made in increments of a stated amount that is not more than the permissible minimum wager for the table for the game.
(sec.29B-ssec.3) The amount of the increment must be displayed at the table on the same sign on which the minimum permissible wager is displayed.
(sec.29B-ssec.4) The letters and numbers on the sign showing the permissible minimum and maximum wagers for a table must be at least 8mm high.
(sec.29B-ssec.5) In this section— void , for a wager, means the wager neither wins nor loses but is a stand off.
(a) if it is less than the permissible minimum—is valid; and
(b) if it is more than the permissible maximum—is void only to the extent of the amount more than the permissible maximum.
pt.6
Junkets
Junkets
pt.6-div.1
Junket agreements
Junket agreements
sec.30
Amounts prescribed for special junket agreements— Act , s 85D
sec.30 Amounts prescribed for special junket agreements— Act , s 85D
For section 85D (1) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $10,000.
For section 85D (2) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $250,000.
s 30 amd 2011 SL No. 185 s 3
(sec.30-ssec.1) For section 85D (1) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $10,000.
(sec.30-ssec.2) For section 85D (2) (b) of the Act , the amount prescribed is $250,000.
sec.31
Agreement to be in writing
sec.31 Agreement to be in writing
A casino operator must not enter into a junket agreement unless the agreement is in writing and contains the following information—
the name of the promoter;
a sequential junket number given by the casino operator to the group of participants;
the name of each participant;
the period when participants are expected to visit the casino;
the amount agreed to be committed under the agreement by the participants;
the complimentary services proposed to be supplied to the participants by the casino operator;
the commission proposed to be paid to the promoter by the casino operator.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 31 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 92
(a) the name of the promoter;
(b) a sequential junket number given by the casino operator to the group of participants;
(c) the name of each participant;
(d) the period when participants are expected to visit the casino;
(e) the amount agreed to be committed under the agreement by the participants;
(f) the complimentary services proposed to be supplied to the participants by the casino operator;
(g) the commission proposed to be paid to the promoter by the casino operator.
sec.32
Junket agreement to provide for 1 group only
sec.32 Junket agreement to provide for 1 group only
A casino operator must not enter into a junket agreement if the agreement provides for more than 1 group of participants.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 32 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 93
sec.33
Copy of agreement to be given to chief executive
sec.33 Copy of agreement to be given to chief executive
A casino operator who enters into a junket agreement must give a signed copy of the agreement to the chief executive before any participant under the agreement starts play as a participant.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
s 33 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 94
sec.34
Copy of certain passports to be given to chief executive
sec.34 Copy of certain passports to be given to chief executive
This section applies to a casino operator if—
the casino operator enters into a junket agreement; and
a participant who is neither an Australian resident nor an Australian citizen visits the casino under the agreement; and
the casino operator has not already complied with this section on a previous visit of the participant to the casino.
The casino operator must, within 8 hours after the participant’s arrival at the casino, give a photocopy of the relevant parts of the participant’s passport to the chief executive, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse for not giving the copy.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The relevant parts of the passport are the parts showing—
the country of issue of the passport; and
the number of the passport; and
the participant’s date of birth; and
a photograph of the participant.
s 34 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 95
(sec.34-ssec.1) This section applies to a casino operator if— the casino operator enters into a junket agreement; and a participant who is neither an Australian resident nor an Australian citizen visits the casino under the agreement; and the casino operator has not already complied with this section on a previous visit of the participant to the casino.
(sec.34-ssec.2) The casino operator must, within 8 hours after the participant’s arrival at the casino, give a photocopy of the relevant parts of the participant’s passport to the chief executive, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse for not giving the copy. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.34-ssec.3) The relevant parts of the passport are the parts showing— the country of issue of the passport; and the number of the passport; and the participant’s date of birth; and a photograph of the participant.
(a) the casino operator enters into a junket agreement; and
(b) a participant who is neither an Australian resident nor an Australian citizen visits the casino under the agreement; and
(c) the casino operator has not already complied with this section on a previous visit of the participant to the casino.
(a) the country of issue of the passport; and
(b) the number of the passport; and
(c) the participant’s date of birth; and
(d) a photograph of the participant.
pt.6-div.2
Notices and reports
Notices and reports
sec.35
Application of division
sec.35 Application of division
This division applies to a casino operator who has entered into a junket agreement.
sec.36
Notices and reports
sec.36 Notices and reports
A notice or report required to be given by the casino operator under this division must be given, in writing, to the chief executive.
sec.37
Notice about promoter
sec.37 Notice about promoter
The casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter with whom the casino operator has entered into a junket agreement.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
Subsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if—
notice about the promoter has not previously been given—
under this section; or
under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and
the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and
the promoter is not a casino key employee.
The casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter for involvement in future junket agreements.
The notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.
The notice must be given even if the promoter is acting through a promoter’s representative.
The chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter has previously been given.
s 37 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 7 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 96
(sec.37-ssec.1) The casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter with whom the casino operator has entered into a junket agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.37-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if— notice about the promoter has not previously been given— under this section; or under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and the promoter is not a casino key employee.
(sec.37-ssec.3) The casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.37-ssec.4) The purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter for involvement in future junket agreements.
(sec.37-ssec.5) The notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.
(sec.37-ssec.6) The notice must be given even if the promoter is acting through a promoter’s representative.
(sec.37-ssec.7) The chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter has previously been given.
(a) notice about the promoter has not previously been given— (i) under this section; or (ii) under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and
(i) under this section; or
(ii) under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and
(b) the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and
(c) the promoter is not a casino key employee.
(i) under this section; or
(ii) under section 38 , when the promoter was a promoter’s representative; and
sec.38
Notice about promoter’s representative
sec.38 Notice about promoter’s representative
The casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter’s representative.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
Subsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if—
notice about the promoter’s representative has not previously been given—
under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or
under this section; and
the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and
the promoter’s representative is not a casino key employee.
The casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter’s representative starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter’s representative for involvement in future junket agreements.
The notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.
The chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter’s representative has previously been given.
s 38 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 8 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 97
(sec.38-ssec.1) The casino operator must give a notice under this section about a promoter’s representative. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.38-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies to the casino operator only if— notice about the promoter’s representative has not previously been given— under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or under this section; and the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and the promoter’s representative is not a casino key employee.
(sec.38-ssec.3) The casino operator must give the notice to the chief executive before the promoter’s representative starts to perform obligations under the junket agreement. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.38-ssec.4) The purpose of the notice is to allow the chief executive to assess the suitability of the promoter’s representative for involvement in future junket agreements.
(sec.38-ssec.5) The notice must be in the form approved by the chief executive, and be accompanied by the fee prescribed, for the assessment.
(sec.38-ssec.6) The chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator for information about whether, for subsection (2) (a) , notice about the promoter’s representative has previously been given.
(a) notice about the promoter’s representative has not previously been given— (i) under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or (ii) under this section; and
(i) under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or
(ii) under this section; and
(b) the junket agreement is not a sole participant agreement; and
(c) the promoter’s representative is not a casino key employee.
(i) under section 37 , when the promoter’s representative was a promoter; or
(ii) under this section; and
sec.39
Monthly report
sec.39 Monthly report
The casino operator must, for each month, give a report under this section about visits to the casino during the month by participants under junket agreements.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The report must be given to the chief executive within 14 days after the end of the month.
The report must contain the particulars decided by the chief executive.
The chief executive may decide only particulars relevant to allowing the chief executive to find out whether junket agreements are being complied with, including, for example, particulars of—
the amount deposited with the casino operator by each group of participants; and
the total amount wagered by each group of participants; and
the total amount won or lost by each group of participants; and
the amount of commission paid to the promoter; and
the complimentary services provided to each group of participants.
s 39 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 9 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 98
(sec.39-ssec.1) The casino operator must, for each month, give a report under this section about visits to the casino during the month by participants under junket agreements. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.39-ssec.2) The report must be given to the chief executive within 14 days after the end of the month.
(sec.39-ssec.3) The report must contain the particulars decided by the chief executive.
(sec.39-ssec.4) The chief executive may decide only particulars relevant to allowing the chief executive to find out whether junket agreements are being complied with, including, for example, particulars of— the amount deposited with the casino operator by each group of participants; and the total amount wagered by each group of participants; and the total amount won or lost by each group of participants; and the amount of commission paid to the promoter; and the complimentary services provided to each group of participants.
(a) the amount deposited with the casino operator by each group of participants; and
(b) the total amount wagered by each group of participants; and
(c) the total amount won or lost by each group of participants; and
(d) the amount of commission paid to the promoter; and
(e) the complimentary services provided to each group of participants.
pt.7
Gaming machines and machine games
Gaming machines and machine games
sec.40
Arrangement for progressive jackpot link
sec.40 Arrangement for progressive jackpot link
A casino operator may link 2 or more gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement.
However, the operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement unless the arrangement includes a progressive jackpot meter.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement without the chief executive’s approval.
Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
The chief executive’s approval may include any matter that the chief executive considers appropriate including the following—
the number of gaming machines;
the machine games played on the machines;
the minimum and maximum amounts of the jackpot.
The chief executive may approve an arrangement that consists of more than 1 type of jackpot.
s 40 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 10 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 99
(sec.40-ssec.1) A casino operator may link 2 or more gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement.
(sec.40-ssec.2) However, the operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement unless the arrangement includes a progressive jackpot meter. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.40-ssec.3) The operator must not link gaming machines together to form a progressive jackpot link arrangement without the chief executive’s approval. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(sec.40-ssec.4) The chief executive’s approval may include any matter that the chief executive considers appropriate including the following— the number of gaming machines; the machine games played on the machines; the minimum and maximum amounts of the jackpot.
(sec.40-ssec.5) The chief executive may approve an arrangement that consists of more than 1 type of jackpot.
(a) the number of gaming machines;
(b) the machine games played on the machines;
(c) the minimum and maximum amounts of the jackpot.
sec.41
Sharing jackpots
sec.41 Sharing jackpots
This section applies to players of gaming machines linked in a progressive jackpot link arrangement.
If 2 or more players are eligible for payment of the amount displayed on the progressive jackpot meter for the arrangement, the amount of the progressive jackpot is to be shared equally among the winning players.
Two or more players are eligible for the amount of the progressive jackpot if—
the players obtain the winning combination at the same time; or
a player obtained the winning combination but—
the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and
in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.
Subject to subsection (2) , a player of a gaming machine may not claim payment of an amount, or a share of an amount, that was displayed on the progressive jackpot meter if the amount of the progressive jackpot has transferred from the progressive jackpot meter to a gaming machine played by another player.
(sec.41-ssec.1) This section applies to players of gaming machines linked in a progressive jackpot link arrangement.
(sec.41-ssec.2) If 2 or more players are eligible for payment of the amount displayed on the progressive jackpot meter for the arrangement, the amount of the progressive jackpot is to be shared equally among the winning players.
(sec.41-ssec.3) Two or more players are eligible for the amount of the progressive jackpot if— the players obtain the winning combination at the same time; or a player obtained the winning combination but— the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.
(sec.41-ssec.4) Subject to subsection (2) , a player of a gaming machine may not claim payment of an amount, or a share of an amount, that was displayed on the progressive jackpot meter if the amount of the progressive jackpot has transferred from the progressive jackpot meter to a gaming machine played by another player.
(a) the players obtain the winning combination at the same time; or
(b) a player obtained the winning combination but— (i) the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and (ii) in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.
(i) the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and
(ii) in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.
(i) the progressive jackpot link arrangement allows other players playing gaming machines in the arrangement to complete a wager made before, or at the same time as, the winning combination was or is obtained; and
(ii) in completing the wager before further play is prevented, another player obtains, or other players obtain, the winning combination as a result of the wager.
sec.42
Meaning of terms used on artwork for draw card machine game
sec.42 Meaning of terms used on artwork for draw card machine game
The terms used in the artwork on a gaming machine that has been programmed to play a machine game based on a deck of 52 cards and known as ‘draw card’ have the following meanings—
flush means any 5 cards of the same suit, but not running consecutively in face value.
four of a kind means any 4 cards with the same face value.
full house means 3 cards with the same face value and another 2 cards with the same face value.
jacks or better means a pair of jacks, queens, kings or aces.
odd card , in relation to another card or cards, means a card with a different face value to the other card or cards.
royal flush means ten, jack, queen, king and ace of the same suit.
straight means 5 cards of more than 1 suit running consecutively in face value.
straight flush means any 5 cards of the same suit running consecutively in face value other than a royal flush.
three of a kind means any 3 cards with the same face value.
two pairs means 2 cards with the same face value, another 2 cards with the same face value (other than the face value of the first 2 cards) and 1 odd card.
sec.43
Malfunctioning of gaming machines etc.
sec.43 Malfunctioning of gaming machines etc.
A casino operator may refuse to pay a player for a wager made by the player on a gaming machine if the operator believes, on reasonable grounds, that—
the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or
the machine game installed on the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or
the electronic monitoring system for the gaming machine or its associated equipment has malfunctioned.
If the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , the operator must not allow any person to use or deal with the gaming machine until an inspector has examined the machine and investigated the reason for the malfunction.
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
Also, if the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , section 25 applies to the operator for the player’s claim for payment.
This section applies regardless of the reason for the malfunction.
A gaming machine, machine game or the electronic monitoring system for a gaming machine or its associated equipment malfunctions if it does not function in the way it was designed and programmed to function.
In this section—
associated equipment , for a gaming machine, means—
any linked jackpot equipment; or
any centralised credit system; or
any part of, or replacement part for, any such equipment or system.
centralised credit system means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used for, or adapted to enable, the transfer of credits of gaming tokens to or from a gaming machine.
electronic monitoring system , for a gaming machine or its associated equipment, means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used, or adapted, to send or receive data from the machine or equipment in relation to the security, accounting or operation of the machine or equipment.
s 43 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 11
(sec.43-ssec.1) A casino operator may refuse to pay a player for a wager made by the player on a gaming machine if the operator believes, on reasonable grounds, that— the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or the machine game installed on the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or the electronic monitoring system for the gaming machine or its associated equipment has malfunctioned.
(sec.43-ssec.2) If the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , the operator must not allow any person to use or deal with the gaming machine until an inspector has examined the machine and investigated the reason for the malfunction. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.
(sec.43-ssec.2A) Also, if the casino operator refuses to pay a player under subsection (1) , section 25 applies to the operator for the player’s claim for payment.
(sec.43-ssec.3) This section applies regardless of the reason for the malfunction.
(sec.43-ssec.4) A gaming machine, machine game or the electronic monitoring system for a gaming machine or its associated equipment malfunctions if it does not function in the way it was designed and programmed to function.
(sec.43-ssec.5) In this section— associated equipment , for a gaming machine, means— any linked jackpot equipment; or any centralised credit system; or any part of, or replacement part for, any such equipment or system. centralised credit system means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used for, or adapted to enable, the transfer of credits of gaming tokens to or from a gaming machine. electronic monitoring system , for a gaming machine or its associated equipment, means any electronic or computer system or device designed to be used, or adapted, to send or receive data from the machine or equipment in relation to the security, accounting or operation of the machine or equipment.
(a) the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or
(b) the machine game installed on the gaming machine has malfunctioned; or
(c) the electronic monitoring system for the gaming machine or its associated equipment has malfunctioned.
(a) any linked jackpot equipment; or
(b) any centralised credit system; or
(c) any part of, or replacement part for, any such equipment or system.
pt.8
General
General
sec.43A
Prescribed persons for appointment as inspectors— Act , s 85E (2) (a) (ii)
sec.43A Prescribed persons for appointment as inspectors— Act , s 85E (2) (a) (ii)
For section 85E (2) (a) (ii) of the Act , a police officer is a prescribed person.
s 43A ins 2004 SL No. 253 s 4
amd 2009 SL No. 121 s 7
sec.44
Report about prohibition under order or direction— Act , s 100D
sec.44 Report about prohibition under order or direction— Act , s 100D
A casino operator must give the chief executive a report about the prohibition of persons from entering or remaining in the casino under a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction—
within 14 days after 31 December in each year; and
within 14 days after—
30 June 2006; and
30 June in each later year.
Subsection (3) applies if a person enters or remains in a casino in contravention of a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction.
The casino operator must, within 7 days after the contravention, give a report to the chief executive about the prohibition of the person from entering or remaining in the casino under the self-exclusion order or exclusion direction.
s 44 sub 2005 SL No. 69 s 4 ; 2005 SL No. 115 s 4
(sec.44-ssec.1) A casino operator must give the chief executive a report about the prohibition of persons from entering or remaining in the casino under a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction— within 14 days after 31 December in each year; and within 14 days after— 30 June 2006; and 30 June in each later year.
(sec.44-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if a person enters or remains in a casino in contravention of a self-exclusion order or an exclusion direction.
(sec.44-ssec.3) The casino operator must, within 7 days after the contravention, give a report to the chief executive about the prohibition of the person from entering or remaining in the casino under the self-exclusion order or exclusion direction.
(a) within 14 days after 31 December in each year; and
(b) within 14 days after— (i) 30 June 2006; and (ii) 30 June in each later year.
(i) 30 June 2006; and
(ii) 30 June in each later year.
(i) 30 June 2006; and
(ii) 30 June in each later year.
sec.45
Register of licences
sec.45 Register of licences
The chief executive must keep a register of all licences granted under the Act .
The register must include any information of which the chief executive is aware about matters affecting or that may affect the licence.
(sec.45-ssec.1) The chief executive must keep a register of all licences granted under the Act .
(sec.45-ssec.2) The register must include any information of which the chief executive is aware about matters affecting or that may affect the licence.
sec.46
Fees
sec.46 Fees
The fees payable under the Act are stated in section 46A and schedule 4 .
s 46 amd 2013 SL No. 212 s 3
sec.46AA
Rounding of amounts expressed as numbers of fee units
sec.46AA Rounding of amounts expressed as numbers of fee units
This section applies for working out the amount of a fee expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units.
For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded—
if the result is not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or
if the result is more than $100 but not more than $1,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or
if the result is more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards); or
if the result is more than $5,000 but not more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 dollars (rounding one-half upwards); or
if the result is more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 100 dollars (rounding one-half upwards).
If a fee were 35 fee units and the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the number of dollars obtained by multiplying 35 by $1.015 would be $35.525. Because $35.525 is halfway between $35.50 and $35.55, it is rounded upwards, so the amount of the fee would be $35.55.
s 46AA ins 2022 SL No. 79 s 33
(sec.46AA-ssec.1) This section applies for working out the amount of a fee expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units.
(sec.46AA-ssec.2) For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded— if the result is not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100 but not more than $1,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $5,000 but not more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 dollars (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 100 dollars (rounding one-half upwards). If a fee were 35 fee units and the value of a fee unit were $1.015, the number of dollars obtained by multiplying 35 by $1.015 would be $35.525. Because $35.525 is halfway between $35.50 and $35.55, it is rounded upwards, so the amount of the fee would be $35.55.
(a) if the result is not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or
(b) if the result is more than $100 but not more than $1,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or
(c) if the result is more than $1,000 but not more than $5,000—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards); or
(d) if the result is more than $5,000 but not more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 10 dollars (rounding one-half upwards); or
(e) if the result is more than $100,000—to the nearest multiple of 100 dollars (rounding one-half upwards).
sec.46A
Fee for investigations of suitability
sec.46A Fee for investigations of suitability
This section applies if the Minister undertakes, or proposes to undertake, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act into—
a casino principal; or
a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of a casino principal.
The casino principal must pay a fee for the investigation to the chief executive.
The amount of the fee is the reasonable cost, decided by the chief executive, of conducting the investigation.
costs of professional services, for example, legal or accounting services
internal costs, including staff costs
travel and accommodation costs incurred inside or outside the State or overseas
s 46A ins 2013 SL No. 212 s 4
amd 2014 SL No. 160 s 3
sub 2022 SL No. 172 s 5
(sec.46A-ssec.1) This section applies if the Minister undertakes, or proposes to undertake, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act into— a casino principal; or a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of a casino principal.
(sec.46A-ssec.2) The casino principal must pay a fee for the investigation to the chief executive.
(sec.46A-ssec.3) The amount of the fee is the reasonable cost, decided by the chief executive, of conducting the investigation. costs of professional services, for example, legal or accounting services internal costs, including staff costs travel and accommodation costs incurred inside or outside the State or overseas
(a) a casino principal; or
(b) a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of a casino principal.
• costs of professional services, for example, legal or accounting services
• internal costs, including staff costs
• travel and accommodation costs incurred inside or outside the State or overseas
sec.46B
Chief executive may require payment of fee by notice
sec.46B Chief executive may require payment of fee by notice
The chief executive may give a casino principal a notice requiring payment of an amount towards the fee payable under section 46A for an investigation.
The notice—
may be given—
before the investigation starts; or
at any time during the investigation; and
may require the payment of an amount for a cost of conducting the investigation before the cost is incurred; and
may require the payment of an amount for all or part of the estimated reasonable cost of conducting the investigation.
If the notice is given before the investigation starts, the chief executive may decide not to start the investigation until the amount stated in the notice is paid.
The amount stated in the notice must be paid within 28 days after the notice is given.
The amount stated in the notice must be—
not more than the chief executive’s estimate or latest estimate of the fee payable under section 46A ; and
reduced by the amount, if any, already paid by the casino principal to the chief executive for the investigation.
s 46B ins 2013 SL No. 212 s 4
sub 2022 SL No. 172 s 5
(sec.46B-ssec.1) The chief executive may give a casino principal a notice requiring payment of an amount towards the fee payable under section 46A for an investigation.
(sec.46B-ssec.2) The notice— may be given— before the investigation starts; or at any time during the investigation; and may require the payment of an amount for a cost of conducting the investigation before the cost is incurred; and may require the payment of an amount for all or part of the estimated reasonable cost of conducting the investigation.
(sec.46B-ssec.3) If the notice is given before the investigation starts, the chief executive may decide not to start the investigation until the amount stated in the notice is paid.
(sec.46B-ssec.4) The amount stated in the notice must be paid within 28 days after the notice is given.
(sec.46B-ssec.5) The amount stated in the notice must be— not more than the chief executive’s estimate or latest estimate of the fee payable under section 46A ; and reduced by the amount, if any, already paid by the casino principal to the chief executive for the investigation.
(a) may be given— (i) before the investigation starts; or (ii) at any time during the investigation; and
(i) before the investigation starts; or
(ii) at any time during the investigation; and
(b) may require the payment of an amount for a cost of conducting the investigation before the cost is incurred; and
(c) may require the payment of an amount for all or part of the estimated reasonable cost of conducting the investigation.
(i) before the investigation starts; or
(ii) at any time during the investigation; and
(a) not more than the chief executive’s estimate or latest estimate of the fee payable under section 46A ; and
(b) reduced by the amount, if any, already paid by the casino principal to the chief executive for the investigation.
sec.46BA
Finalising fees
sec.46BA Finalising fees
As soon as reasonably practicable after an investigation undertaken under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act ends, the chief executive must—
give a written itemised account of the costs included in the fee payable under section 46A for the investigation to the casino principal who is liable to pay the fee; and
if the casino principal has overpaid the amount of the fee—refund the amount of the overpayment to the casino principal.
s 46BA ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 5
(a) give a written itemised account of the costs included in the fee payable under section 46A for the investigation to the casino principal who is liable to pay the fee; and
(b) if the casino principal has overpaid the amount of the fee—refund the amount of the overpayment to the casino principal.
sec.46BB
Recovering underpaid amounts
sec.46BB Recovering underpaid amounts
This section applies if there is a shortfall between the amount paid by a casino principal under section 46B for an investigation, and the fee payable by the casino principal under section 46A for the investigation.
The chief executive may give the casino principal a notice requiring the amount of the shortfall to be paid to the chief executive.
The chief executive may recover the amount of the shortfall regardless of whether the chief executive complies with section 46BA (a) for the investigation.
In a proceeding to recover the amount, a written itemised account of the costs for the investigation given to the casino principal under section 46BA (a) is evidence of the costs.
s 46BB ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 5
(sec.46BB-ssec.1) This section applies if there is a shortfall between the amount paid by a casino principal under section 46B for an investigation, and the fee payable by the casino principal under section 46A for the investigation.
(sec.46BB-ssec.2) The chief executive may give the casino principal a notice requiring the amount of the shortfall to be paid to the chief executive.
(sec.46BB-ssec.3) The chief executive may recover the amount of the shortfall regardless of whether the chief executive complies with section 46BA (a) for the investigation.
(sec.46BB-ssec.4) In a proceeding to recover the amount, a written itemised account of the costs for the investigation given to the casino principal under section 46BA (a) is evidence of the costs.
sec.46C
Declaration of approved evaluators
sec.46C Declaration of approved evaluators
Each entity mentioned in schedule 5 is declared to be an approved evaluator for section 14A of the Act .
s 46C ins 2014 SL No. 229 s 3
sec.46D
Proportion of total amount of supervision levy for casino licensee— Act , s 50B
sec.46D Proportion of total amount of supervision levy for casino licensee— Act , s 50B
This section prescribes, for section 50B (3) of the Act , the proportion of the total levy amount for which a casino licensee for a casino mentioned in table 1 or 2, column 1 is liable.
For the financial year starting 1 July 2024, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 1, column 2—
Table 1: Proportion of total levy amount for 2024/2025 financial year
Column 1
Column 2
Casino
Proportion
Brisbane Casino
7.12%
Cairns Casino
7.66%
Gold Coast casino
42.05%
Queen’s Wharf casino
35.62%
Townsville casino
7.55%
For the financial year starting 1 July 2025 and each later financial year, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 2, column 2—
Table 2: Proportion of total levy amount for 2025/2026 financial year and a later financial year
Column 1
Column 2
Casino
Proportion
Cairns Casino
7.66%
Gold Coast casino
42.05%
Queen’s Wharf casino
42.74%
Townsville casino
7.55%
In this section—
Brisbane Casino see the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 , section 2 .
Cairns Casino see the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 , section 2 .
Gold Coast casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 , section 2 , relates.
Queen’s Wharf casino see the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 , schedule 2 .
Townsville casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 , section 2 , relates.
s 46D ins 2024 SL No. 96 s 4
(sec.46D-ssec.1) This section prescribes, for section 50B (3) of the Act , the proportion of the total levy amount for which a casino licensee for a casino mentioned in table 1 or 2, column 1 is liable.
(sec.46D-ssec.2) For the financial year starting 1 July 2024, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 1, column 2— Table 1: Proportion of total levy amount for 2024/2025 financial year Column 1 Column 2 Casino Proportion Brisbane Casino 7.12% Cairns Casino 7.66% Gold Coast casino 42.05% Queen’s Wharf casino 35.62% Townsville casino 7.55%
(sec.46D-ssec.3) For the financial year starting 1 July 2025 and each later financial year, the proportion of the total levy amount is stated opposite the casino in table 2, column 2— Table 2: Proportion of total levy amount for 2025/2026 financial year and a later financial year Column 1 Column 2 Casino Proportion Cairns Casino 7.66% Gold Coast casino 42.05% Queen’s Wharf casino 42.74% Townsville casino 7.55%
(sec.46D-ssec.4) In this section— Brisbane Casino see the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1992 , section 2 . Cairns Casino see the Cairns Casino Agreement Act 1993 , section 2 . Gold Coast casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983 , section 2 , relates. Queen’s Wharf casino see the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016 , schedule 2 . Townsville casino means the casino to which the agreement mentioned in the Breakwater Island Casino Agreement Act 1984 , section 2 , relates.
sec.47
Approval of gaming equipment— Act , s 62
sec.47 Approval of gaming equipment— Act , s 62
For deciding whether to approve gaming equipment under section 62 (3) (a) of the Act , the chief executive may—
carry out an evaluation of the equipment; or
inform the person asking for the approval (the applicant ) that the applicant may—
have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and
give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.
An evaluation carried out by the chief executive may include 1 or more of the following types of evaluation—
basic evaluation;
intermediate evaluation;
advanced evaluation.
In deciding whether to approve gaming equipment, the chief executive must have regard to—
if the chief executive carries out an evaluation of the equipment—the evaluation; or
if an approved evaluator evaluates the equipment—the evaluator’s report about the evaluation.
If the chief executive carries out an evaluation, the person asking for approval of gaming equipment must pay the fee stated in schedule 4 for the evaluation.
A fee stated in schedule 4 , item 6 may consist of, or include, an amount for part of an hour that is the equivalent of the relevant proportion of the hourly rate, stated in the schedule, worked out using 15-minute periods (wholly or partly completed).
s 47 prev s 47 exp 2 July 1999 (see s 47(2))
pres s 47 ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 4
amd 2011 SL No. 199 s 3
(sec.47-ssec.1) For deciding whether to approve gaming equipment under section 62 (3) (a) of the Act , the chief executive may— carry out an evaluation of the equipment; or inform the person asking for the approval (the applicant ) that the applicant may— have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.
(sec.47-ssec.2) An evaluation carried out by the chief executive may include 1 or more of the following types of evaluation— basic evaluation; intermediate evaluation; advanced evaluation.
(sec.47-ssec.3) In deciding whether to approve gaming equipment, the chief executive must have regard to— if the chief executive carries out an evaluation of the equipment—the evaluation; or if an approved evaluator evaluates the equipment—the evaluator’s report about the evaluation.
(sec.47-ssec.4) If the chief executive carries out an evaluation, the person asking for approval of gaming equipment must pay the fee stated in schedule 4 for the evaluation.
(sec.47-ssec.5) A fee stated in schedule 4 , item 6 may consist of, or include, an amount for part of an hour that is the equivalent of the relevant proportion of the hourly rate, stated in the schedule, worked out using 15-minute periods (wholly or partly completed).
(a) carry out an evaluation of the equipment; or
(b) inform the person asking for the approval (the applicant ) that the applicant may— (i) have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and (ii) give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.
(i) have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and
(ii) give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.
(i) have the equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator; and
(ii) give the chief executive the evaluator’s written report about the evaluation.
(a) basic evaluation;
(b) intermediate evaluation;
(c) advanced evaluation.
(a) if the chief executive carries out an evaluation of the equipment—the evaluation; or
(b) if an approved evaluator evaluates the equipment—the evaluator’s report about the evaluation.
pt.9
Transitional provision for Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022
Transitional provision for Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022
sec.48
Fees for existing investigations
sec.48 Fees for existing investigations
This section applies if—
before the commencement, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act had started; and
immediately before the commencement, the full amount of the fee payable under former section 46A for the investigation had not been paid to the chief executive.
Former sections 46A and 46B continue to apply in relation to the fee as if the Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022 had not been made.
In this section—
former , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.
s 48 ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 6
(sec.48-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act had started; and immediately before the commencement, the full amount of the fee payable under former section 46A for the investigation had not been paid to the chief executive.
(sec.48-ssec.2) Former sections 46A and 46B continue to apply in relation to the fee as if the Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 3) 2022 had not been made.
(sec.48-ssec.3) In this section— former , for a provision of this regulation, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement.
(a) before the commencement, an investigation under section 20 (1) , 26 (1) or 30 (1) of the Act had started; and
(b) immediately before the commencement, the full amount of the fee payable under former section 46A for the investigation had not been paid to the chief executive.
sch.2-pt.A
sch.2-pt.B
Source text: opening excerpt
Sourced from Queensland Legislation (legislation.qld.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.
pt.1 Preliminary
Preliminary
sec.1 Short title
sec.1 Short title
This regulation may be cited as the Casino Control Regulation 1999 .
sec.2 Commencement
sec.2 Commencement
This regulation commences on 1 July 1999.
sec.3 Definitions
sec.3 Definitions
In this regulation—
advanced evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—
communications protocols;
monitoring systems;
random number generators.
s 3 def advanced evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3
basic evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—
artwork;
cabinet design;
documentation, including for example, operational manuals.
s 3 def basic evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3
casino principal means—
a casino licensee; or
a lessee under a casino lease; or
a proposed lessee; or
a casino operator under a casino management agreement; or
a proposed casino operator.
s 3 def casino principal ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3
entity means a body corporate, partnership, trustee, association, firm or business.
intermediate evaluation , of gaming equipment, means evaluation of any of the following things relating to the equipment—
hardware, other than hardware subject to basic evaluation;
software, other than software subject to advanced evaluation;
the mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to a player.
s 3 def intermediate evaluation ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3
investigated person means a person of whom the Minister may make requirements under section 6 .
linked jackpot equipment means any meter, payout display, linking equipment, computer equipment, programming or other device (other than a gaming machine) forming, or capable of forming, part of a progressive jackpot link arrangement.
progressive jackpot link arrangement means an arrangement under which 2 or more gaming machines are linked to a device recording a winning result or other event resulting in an amount, part of an amount, or something else, being won by a player.
progressive jackpot meter means a device for recording and displaying an amount that, if won by a player, would be—
payable to the player by a casino operator as a jackpot; or
credited to the credit meter of the player’s gaming machine.
s 3 def progressive jackpot meter ins 2002 SL No. 138 s 3
promoter’s representative means a person performing, for the promoter, the duties of the promoter under a junket agreement.
proposed casino operator means a person with whom a casino licensee, or a lessee under a casino lease, proposes to enter into a casino management agreement under section 25 of the Act .
s 3 def proposed casino operator ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3
proposed lessee means a person to whom a casino licensee proposes to lease the casino licensee’s hotel-casino complex or casino under section 24 of the Act .
s 3 def proposed lessee ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 3
rule means a rule made under the Casino Control Act 1982 , section 63 .
s 3 def rule ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4
spouse ...
s 3 def spouse om 2003 SL No. 54 s 3 sch
table ...
s 3 def table ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4
om 2013 SL No. 121 s 4
tournament means a tournament based on the playing of a game provided for in the rule.
s 3 def tournament ins 2010 SL No. 198 s 4
Sets precise operational rules for casino activity: chip marking and CCTV distinguishability requirements (s 20); what records must accompany releases or discharges of patron debts (s 21); which cheques are acceptable for deposit advance accounts (s 22); the timeframes for depositing cheques (s 23); the designated account for unclaimed winnings (s 24); and the process for patron claims, including an administrative review process by the chief executive (s 25).
Regulates tournaments, including variation limits of game rules for tournaments, chief executive approval of conditions and the requirement that entry fees form the prize pool (s 28-29).
Specifies the structure and controls for junket agreements: writing and content requirements (s 31); a one-group-per-agreement rule (s 32); obligations to give a signed copy and passport particulars to the chief executive (s 33-34); notice requirements about promoters and promoter representatives, the form and fee for suitability assessment and the reporting obligations, including a monthly report with particulars decided by the chief executive (s 37-39).
Authorises progressive jackpot link arrangements only if they include a progressive jackpot meter and receive chief executive approval, and describes equal sharing rules where more than one player is eligible (s 40-41).
Prescribes the process for approving gaming equipment, including that the chief executive may undertake or require an evaluation (basic, intermediate, advanced) and that applicants may use approved evaluators and submit evaluator reports; fees for chief-executive-conducted evaluations are payable under schedule 4 (s 47; s 3 definitions).
Sets out fee, rounding, and cost-recovery mechanics for investigations of suitability: the casino principal pays the reasonable cost of an investigation as determined by the chief executive (s 46A); the chief executive may issue notices requiring payment before or during an investigation (s 46B); the chief executive must provide an itemised account and refund overpayments (s 46BA); and may recover shortfalls (s 46BB). Fee rounding rules for fee-unit based amounts are prescribed (s 46AA).
Declares approved evaluators for equipment evaluation in schedule 5 (s 46C) and prescribes proportions for supervision levies between specific casino licences for financial years starting 1 July 2024 and 1 July 2025 (s 46D).
Commences 1 July 1999 (s 2) and contains a transitional provision preserving the operation of former investigation-fee provisions for investigations started before a specified commencement (s 48).
The Regulation therefore translates high-level licensing and supervisory powers in the Act into concrete documentary, timing and fee rules for casino principals, casino operators and casino employees, and allocates administrative discretion principally to the Minister and the chief executive (see s 6, s 12, s 17, s 37-38, s 40, s 47). Official text explains some administrative purposes (for example, s 37 states the purpose of the promoter notice is to allow the chief executive to assess suitability), but the Regulation mainly sets requirements and implements the Act’s enforcement architecture.
Main concepts
The Regulation organises its material around a few recurring policy and operational concepts. These are the concrete mechanisms the regulator will use to assess suitability, manage risk, and supervise casino operations.
Investigatory architecture and evidence standards. The Minister may require extensive information from individuals and entities in connection with suitability investigations under the Act (s 6). For individuals, the core package includes matters in schedule 2, authorities permitting release of documents (s 7, s 12) and, where the Minister does not require specific schedule 2 part B matters, a certificate of financial stability signed by a prescribed class of accountant (s 7, s 9). For entities, the Minister may require matters in schedule 3, copies of filings lodged with company regulators overseas or in Australia, trust deeds, partnership agreements and audited financial statements (s 10). The Regulation therefore establishes documentary thresholds for suitability screening and provides for third-party release of records (s 12).
Tiers of technical evaluation for equipment. The Regulation defines basic, intermediate and advanced evaluations (s 3) as distinct levels that cover artwork and cabinet design (basic), hardware and software and mathematical returns (intermediate), and communications, monitoring systems and random number generators (advanced). These definitions feed into the equipment-approval process (s 47) where the chief executive can carry out evaluations or accept reports from approved evaluators.
Administrative discretion allocated to Minister and chief executive. The Minister can require information from a broad class of persons connected with casino principals (s 6) and may ask for authorities to facilitate document release (s 12). The chief executive has multiple approval and supervisory roles: approving identification forms (s 17), approving equipment and progressive jackpot link arrangements and conditions (s 40, s 47), deciding particulars required in monthly junket reports (s 39) and determining reasonable costs and fee notices for investigations (s 46A-46B).
Fee and cost recovery mechanics. Investigation fees are recoverable from casino principals and determined as the reasonable cost of the investigation by the chief executive (s 46A). The chief executive may call for payment in advance or during the investigation (s 46B), must provide a written, itemised final account and refund overpayments (s 46BA), and may recover shortfalls (s 46BB). Fee rounding conventions for fee-unit calculations are mandated (s 46AA).
Operational controls on casino conduct. The Regulation sets precise operational standards. Examples include employee ID format and approval (s 17), chip marking and CCTV distinguishability (s 20), detailed documentation for debt release or discharge (s 21), cheque acceptance for deposit advance accounts (s 22), cheque-deposit timeframes with a different rule for nonresident junket participants (s 23), tournament conduct constraints and prize-pool handling of entry fees (s 28-29), and a patron-claim resolution and administrative review route through the chief executive (s 25).
Junket oversight. The Regulation creates a specific regime for junket agreements (pt 6). A junket agreement must be written and contain enumerated particulars (s 31), must not cover more than one group (s 32), must be provided to the chief executive before participants play (s 33), requires passport photocopies within 8 hours for non-Australian visitors (s 34), requires promoter/promoter-representative notices with chief-executive-determined assessment particulars and fees (s 37-38), and requires monthly reporting (s 39) with specifics decided by the chief executive.
Progressive jackpot and malfunction rules. Progressive links must include a progressive jackpot meter and require chief executive approval; rules governing when jackpots are shared or lost are set (s 40-41). On machine malfunction, the operator may refuse payment on reasonable belief of malfunction but must not allow the machine to be used until an inspector examines it; s 25’s patron-claim process applies to any refused payment (s 43).
These concepts thread through the Regulation and translate discretion in the Act into mechanics: what documents to produce, how to label and monitor equipment, who pays investigation costs, the format and timing of reports, and how the regulator may exercise oversight in particular high-risk activities such as junkets and progressive jackpots.
Who it affects
The Regulation creates duties and procedural steps that affect multiple distinct groups within the casino ecosystem. The principal affected parties and the core obligations that attach to them are:
Casino principals. Defined to include a casino licensee, lessee, proposed lessee, casino operator under a management agreement and proposed casino operator (s 3). Casino principals are the primary subjects of Ministerial suitability investigations under s 6, and they bear the obligation to pay investigation fees determined by the chief executive as the reasonable cost of the investigation (s 46A). The Regulation also prescribes that associated persons can be investigated (s 6).
Casino operators. The operator of a casino is the actor responsible for many operational obligations: issuing approved identification to employees (s 17), maintaining training-course records for each key employee and employee (s 26), ensuring chip marking and CCTV distinguishability (s 20), managing deposit advance accounts and cheque-handling timelines (s 22-23), complying with tournament rules (s 28-29), administering junket agreements per the detailed junket division (s 31-39), filing reports and responding to patron claims including immediate attempt to resolve and providing notices for chief executive review (s 25), and providing reports about self-exclusion/exclusion contraventions (s 44).
Casino key employees and casino employees. The Regulation prescribes what types of work count as key roles (administrative management, cash and accounting management, gaming management, surveillance management, etc.) (s 15) and more general employee types (administrative operations, gaming operations, surveillance operations, etc.) (s 16). Employees must be issued identification that meets specific photographic and textual dimensions and background colour distinctions (s 17).
Promoters and promoter’s representatives in junket arrangements. Promoters who bring groups under junket agreements are subject to scrutiny: the casino operator must give notice about a promoter or promoter’s representative before they start to perform obligations under the junket agreement unless certain exceptions apply (s 37-38). The chief executive uses notices and fees to assess promoter suitability (s 37-38). Promoters who manage participants who are non-Australian residents will trigger the passport-photocopy requirement (s 34).
Participants in junket agreements. Participants who are nonresidents visiting under a junket must have passport particulars copied and provided to the chief executive within 8 hours of arrival (s 34). The Regulation also prescribes monthly reporting particulars that will capture participant deposit and wagering activity (s 39).
Approved evaluators and persons seeking equipment approvals. Entities declared in schedule 5 are approved evaluators for Act s 14A (s 46C). Applicants for equipment approval may have equipment evaluated by an approved evaluator and must pay fees if the chief executive performs the evaluation (s 47).
Inspectors and police. The Regulation authorises authorities to receive documents under an authority given by an investigated person and prescribes that police officers are prescribed persons for appointment as inspectors (s 12; s 43A).
The chief executive and Minister. The Regulation assigns decision-making responsibilities to the Minister (requiring information, s 6) and the chief executive (approvals, assessments, fee determinations, report particulars, and register-keeping, s 17, s 37-39, s 46A-46BB, s 45). These roles are affected by the Regulation because it sets their statutory functions and administrative procedures.
Who pays. Financial obligations fall mainly on casino principals and casino operators: principals pay investigation fees (s 46A), operators pay fees for equipment evaluations conducted by the chief executive (s 47, schedule 4) and must pay prescribed fees to accompany promoter notices for suitability assessments (s 37-38). Penalties for noncompliance (typically up to 20 or 10 penalty units) can also be levied against operators and others for breaches of the Regulation’s obligations (for example s 17(5), s 20, s 31-33, s 34, s 32).
Who decides. The Minister can require information and is central to suitability investigations (s 6). The chief executive has a broad administrative role in approving forms, deciding particulars for reporting and assessments, determining reasonable investigation costs and issuing notices (s 17, s 37-39, s 46A-46B). Inspectors and police receive documents and carry out examinations in certain circumstances (s 12, s 43).
Behavioural effects. The Regulation changes behaviour in specific ways: increased documentary disclosure for ownership and control enquiries, administrative pre-approval and reporting for promoters and junkets, operational standards for equipment and chip marking, employee identification and training-record maintenance, mandatory reporting and timelines for financial transactions and patron complaints, and financial exposure for the cost of regulatory investigations.
Key duties and rights
The Regulation specifies an extensive set of duties for regulated entities and corresponding procedural rights and remedies that are administrative rather than judicial in nature. The core duties and rights are as follows:
Duties imposed on casino principals and associated persons
Provide information and documents to the Minister on request to assist Ministerial suitability investigations (s 6). The Minister may require an individual to provide detail against schedule 2 matters, an authority under s 12, and a recent photograph (s 7). For entities, disclosure may include matters in schedule 3 and corporate filings and financial statements (s 10). The Minister must consider the individual’s or entity’s proposed involvement in casino management when deciding the extent of required information (s 11).
Pay the reasonable cost of an investigation as determined by the chief executive (s 46A). The chief executive may issue an interim notice requiring payment before or during an investigation and may delay starting the investigation until payment is received (s 46B). After the investigation, the chief executive must provide an itemised account and refund any overpayment (s 46BA); shortfalls may be recovered by notice or action (s 46BB).
Duties imposed on casino operators
Employee identification: provide approved identification cards that include a photograph at least 30mm square, the employee’s licence number and an access code in letters or numbers at least 8mm high; cards for key employees must use a distinguishing background colour different to that used for non-key employees; the chief executive must approve the form before issuance (s 17).
Training records: keep records of every training course relating to game play and conduct that each key employee and employee has completed, including dates and completion dates (s 26).
Chip marking and CCTV: ensure value chips have denomination-specific colours and markings, non-value chips display game name/design and that CCTV can clearly distinguish these features (s 20).
Deposit accounts and cheque handling: accept certain types of cheques into deposit advance accounts (bank cheques and specified third-party endorsed cheques (s 22)), and deposit cheques within 5 working days if drawn on an Australian bank account and not from a nonresident junket participant, otherwise within 30 working days (s 23).
Patron claims: immediately attempt to resolve claims by patrons related to gaming transactions and, if unresolved, provide the patron a written notice that enables the patron to request chief executive review within 10 days; the chief executive has a defined review process (s 25).
Junkets: enter written junket agreements listing specified contents (promoter name, sequential junket number, participant names, period, committed amounts, complimentary services, promoter commission) (s 31); ensure each agreement covers only one group of participants (s 32); provide signed copy to the chief executive before participants commence play (s 33); submit passport photocopies for nonresident participants within 8 hours of arrival unless previously supplied (s 34); give promoter/promoter-representative notices in approved form, accompanied by a fee (s 37-38); submit monthly reports on junket visits within 14 days after month end, containing particulars the chief executive decides (s 39).
Rights and procedural protections
Non-offence for non-compliance with information requests: subject to s 14, failure to comply with investigatory information requirements under the part is not an offence (s 13). This creates an administrative, rather than criminal, default for non-provision though specific offences do exist (s 14).
Right to provide certificates instead of answering certain schedule 2 part B items: where the Minister does not require particular schedule 2 part B matters, the individual may instead be required to provide a certificate of financial stability signed by a prescribed accountant (s 7, s 9).
Right to engage an approved evaluator and to submit its written report to the chief executive in the equipment-approval process (s 47).
Administrative review procedures for patron claims: patrons have a right to ask the chief executive to review an operator decision under s 25; the chief executive must follow the prescribed procedures for submissions, investigations and written reasons (s 25).
Right to be told whether notice about a promoter has previously been given: the chief executive must comply with a reasonable request from the casino operator about whether prior notice has been given (s 37-38).
Financial process protections: the chief executive must provide a written, itemised account of investigation costs once the investigation ends and refund overpayments (s 46BA). The itemised account may be used in recovery proceedings (s 46BB).
Specific offences and sanctions
It is an offence to provide false or misleading information when required under this part, or to delay required information within the time stated for investigations under s 26 or s 30 of the Act, with a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units (s 14). Various regulation clauses also prescribe maximum penalties (typically 20 penalty units, e.g. s 17(5), s 20), or lower penalties such as 10 penalty units for allowing use of a machine after a suspected malfunction (s 43(2)).
Administrative prerogatives and limits
The Minister and the chief executive have broad authority but the Regulation also specifies limits and procedures. For example, the chief executive’s approval of progressive jackpot arrangements may include specific automated conditions such as numbers of machines, type of machine games and jackpot minima/maxima (s 40). The Minister must be satisfied as to suitability through the investigatory processes structured in the Regulation (s 6-12). The Regulation also specifies timeframes for many procedural obligations (passport copies within 8 hours (s 34), junket monthly reports within 14 days (s 39), deposit timeframes (s 23), report submission timeframes for daily/monthly/quarterly/annual casino reports (s 27)).
These duties and rights are administrative in structure and combine information-gathering, reporting, approval and payment obligations with discrete criminal penalties for false statements and some operational breaches.
Penalties and enforcement
The Regulation’s enforcement architecture blends administrative requirements, civil-style cost recovery and a set of criminal penalties tied to specific breaches, with investigative authority concentrated in the Minister and the chief executive and enforcement and fact-finding duties allocated to inspectors and police.
Criminal offences and prescribed penalties
False or misleading information: it is an offence for a person who is required to provide information under the investigatory part to provide false or misleading information, and for certain investigations linked to Act s 26 or s 30 to fail to provide information within the time stated in the requirement. The maximum penalty is 20 penalty units (s 14). This is the primary criminal sanction tied to investigatory non-compliance.
Specific contraventions with fixed penalties: a number of regulatory duties attract maximum penalties where contravened, typically 20 penalty units, including failure to provide approved employee identification without chief executive approval (s 17(5)), entering into a junket agreement that is not in writing or missing required particulars (s 31), entering into a multi-group junket agreement (s 32), failure to give the chief executive a signed copy of a junket agreement before play commences (s 33), and failure to supply passport copies within 8 hours for certain nonresident participants (s 34). s 20 sets a maximum of 20 penalty units for chip marking CCTV distinguishability offences. s 43 sets a maximum penalty of 10 penalty units for allowing use or dealing with a machine after refusing payment under a belief in malfunction until an inspector examines the machine (s 43(2)).
Note on quantification: the Regulation references penalty units but does not state the dollar value; that value is set in the broader legislative framework and not within this Regulation’s text.
Administrative enforcement and remedies
Investigations and suitability decisions. The Minister may require extensive material and documents from investigated persons (s 6). The Regulation creates an administrative fact-finding and record-collection mechanism that feeds into Governor in Council suitability assessments under the Act.
Cost recovery for investigations. Investigation fees are payable by casino principals and are set as the reasonable cost as decided by the chief executive, including professional service costs, internal costs and travel and accommodation costs (s 46A). The chief executive may require payment in advance or during an investigation (s 46B), may provide a final itemised account and refund overpayments (s 46BA), and may recover shortfalls (s 46BB). In proceedings to recover shortfalls, the chief executive’s itemised account is admissible evidence of costs (s 46BB(4)).
Inspector and police roles. The Regulation authorises the Minister to require investigated persons to provide authorities permitting addressees to release documents to an inspector or member of the police service (s 12). The Regulation explicitly prescribes police officers as persons for appointment as inspectors (s 43A).
Administrative review of patron claims. For patrons whose claims are not resolved by the casino operator, s 25 establishes an administrative review by the chief executive with timelines for application (10 days), notice to operator and patron, an opportunity for submissions within one month, and written reasons for the chief executive’s decision (s 25). This provides a non-judicial, internal administrative remedy for patrons.
Compliance reporting and records-based enforcement. The regulation sets multiple reporting obligations (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual report timeframes s 27; junket monthly reports s 39; self-exclusion/exclusion reporting s 44), all of which supply the regulator with data that can be audited or trigger further action.
Practical enforcement mechanics and leverage
Financial leverage. The chief executive may condition the start of an investigation on payment (s 46B(3)). That provides the regulator with practical leverage to ensure payment of investigation costs before proceeding with administration of suitability tests.
Evidence and inspection. Inspectors are empowered to examine machines following suspected malfunction before machines can be used (s 43(2)), which is a tactical enforcement tool to halt play pending technical examination.
Fee units and rounding. The Regulation prescribes rounding rules for fee-unit calculations (s 46AA), which affects how financial penalties and fees translate into dollar amounts in practice.
Enforcement trade-offs embedded in the text
Administrative vs criminal pathways. The Regulation makes non-compliance with information requirements generally non-criminal (s 13) but criminalises false or misleading answers and late provision in certain investigations (s 14). This may channel many disputes into administrative processes rather than the criminal courts, while retaining criminal penalties for misrepresentation.
Discretion and uncertainty. The Minister and the chief executive exercise considerable discretion (for example, the extent of information required under s 6, particulars the chief executive may decide under s 39, approval conditions under s 40 and s 47). That discretion speeds regulatory responsiveness but can increase uncertainty for regulated parties about the precise documentation and cost exposure until the regulator exercises it.
Overall, enforcement under the Regulation is an administrative process with cost recovery, reporting and condition-setting as primary levers and a narrower set of criminal penalties focused on misstatements and particular procedural failures.
How it interacts with other laws
The Regulation operates as subordinate legislation implementing provisions of the Casino Control Act 1982 (the Act). It also cross-references and interacts with a number of other legislative instruments and statutory definitions; these interactions are operational rather than doctrinal in the Regulation’s text.
References to the Act and reliance on its structure
The Regulation is structured to give effect to specific sections of the Act. For example, s 6 of this Regulation implements investigatory powers that feed into the Minister’s duties under sections 20, 26 and 30 of the Act. Many parts of the Regulation are explicitly said to apply "for the Act" (for example s 15 for Act s 35, s 17 for Act s 41, s 19 for Act s 51(4), s 47 for Act s 62). The Regulation therefore binds its procedures to the Act’s decision nodes and licensing architecture.
Cross-references to other statutes and statutory terms
Corporations Act. The Regulation uses the Corporations Act’s definition of "related body corporate" when specifying the documentary requirements for entities (s 10). This ties corporate reporting obligations under the Regulation to the Corporations Act’s group definitions.
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016. Section 14A prescribes particular licence particulars that apply to a casino licence relating to the Queen’s Wharf casino agreement and explicitly imports the integrated-resort definition from clause 1.1 of that casino agreement (s 14A). This is an example of the Regulation tailoring requirements to bespoke casino agreements enacted by separate Acts.
Wagering Act 1998 and Keno Act 1996. Section 22 prescribes certain cheques that may be used for deposit advance accounts and includes cheques drawn by wagering licensees under the Wagering Act 1998 and keno licensees under the Keno Act 1996 (s 22). That ties transactions between different gambling-regulatory regimes to the casino regime.
Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 / Financial Accountability Act 2009. Section 24 designates the Treasurer’s unclaimed moneys fund kept under the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 as the departmental account to which unclaimed winnings are to be paid, and notes that the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1977 is now referenced by the Financial Accountability Act 2009 s 93. The Regulation therefore interacts with state public finance and unclaimed-moneys frameworks.
Fee-unit regime. The Regulation’s fee- and rounding-related provisions (s 46AA) reference the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 as the rounding rules apply for fee-unit calculations, tying fee arithmetic to general statutory interpretation principles.
Administrative and evidentiary overlaps
Inspector and police appointment. The Regulation prescribes police officers as persons who can be appointed as inspectors for the Act (s 43A). That creates an operational overlap between policing powers and the casino inspectorate.
Document releases. Section 12 contemplates authorities that permit third parties to release documents to "an inspector or a member of the police service", which bridges private third-party records and public investigative agencies.
Approved evaluator lists and Act equipment approval. Section 46C declares each entity in schedule 5 as an approved evaluator for the purposes of Act s 14A and s 47 formalises the integration of approved evaluator reports into the chief executive’s equipment-approval decisions. This creates an interface between private-sector technical evaluators and administrative approvals.
Regulatory coordination and potential frictions
Cross-agency information flow. The Regulation requires copies of filings "lodged in the offices of the National Companies and Securities Commission, the Australian Securities Commission or any other similar body in a country other than Australia" to be provided in entity requirements (s 10). That anticipates coordination or document transfer from corporate regulators to the casino regulator.
Tailoring to specific casino agreements. Section 14A shows the Regulation adapts to specific casino-authorising Acts (Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Act 2016). This means the Regulation can be a bridge between general casino regulation and bespoke statutory agreements for particular developments.
Dependency on external schedules. The Regulation references multiple schedules (schedules 1-5 and schedule 4 for fees) that are not reproduced here. The content of those schedules,lists of prescribed entities, fee amounts, prescribed particulars,will materially affect compliance but their substance is external to the body text. Practitioners must therefore consult the full regulation schedules and the Act for complete obligations.
In summary, the Regulation is an implementation instrument for the Act and deliberately cross-links to other statutes and administrative regimes. It depends on the broader statutory framework for the meaning of corporate groupings, public finance accounts and fee-unit valuation, and it requires co-operation from corporate and police registries. Those links create operational dependencies and multiple agencies that may be involved in investigations, approvals and enforcement.
Amendment history
The Regulation contains in-text amendment annotations indicating staged changes since its commencement and the insertion or omission of specific provisions. The key notations and their effect, as recorded in the Regulation text, are:
Commencement. The Regulation commenced on 1 July 1999 (s 2).
Early insertions (2002). Several definitions and provisions were inserted or amended in 2002 (annotated as "ins 2002 SL No. 128 s 3" and "amd 2002 SL No. 138"). Examples include the insertion of the advanced, basic and intermediate evaluation definitions (s 3) and changes to progressive jackpot-related provisions (s 20, s 40, s 41 and s 43 amendments indicated as "amd 2002 SL No. 138").
Equipment evaluation and approved evaluators (2011-2014). Section 47 (approval of gaming equipment) and the declaration of approved evaluators (s 46C) were updated at various times, with s 47 reinserted in 2002 and amendments noted in 2011 (s 47 prev/pres annotations referencing 2011 amendments). Section 46C (declaration of approved evaluators) was inserted in 2014 (s 46C ins 2014 SL No. 229 s 3).
Fee and investigation changes (2013-2022). Section 46A was inserted in 2013 (s 46A ins 2013 SL No. 212 s 4) and subsequently amended (amd 2014 SL No. 160 s 3). Later amendments updated the section in 2022 (s 46A sub 2022 SL No. 172 s 5). Related sections adding chief executive payment notices (s 46B), finalising fees (s 46BA), and recoveries (s 46BB) were inserted in 2013 and 2022 (s 46B ins 2013 s 4; s 46BA and s 46BB ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 5).
Gaming machine revenue percentages and other tax settings (2009, 2013). Section 19 prescribes percentages for casino gross revenue to be applied for specific casino agreements. The section shows amendments in 2009 and 2013 (s 19 sub 2009 SL No. 121 s 6; amd 2013 SL No. 121 s 6).
Junket and passport controls (2002, 2011, 2016, 2024). The junket regime evolved with insertions and amendments; s 31-39 include annotations such as "amd 2002 SL No. 138" and more recent annotations "amd 2024 Act No. 10". Section 34 (passport photocopy requirement) was amended in 2024 to shorten the timeframe and to add the reasonable excuse defence (s 34 amd 2024 Act No. 10 s 95).
Employee licensing lists and identification (2002, 2021, 2024). s 15 and s 16 (lists of types of work) were amended in 2021 (s 15 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 5; s 16 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 6). Section 17 was amended in 2002 and again in 2024 (s 17 amd 2002 SL No. 138 s 4 ; 2024 Act No. 10 s 89), showing the identification requirements have been updated over time.
Transitional provision for 2022 amendment. Section 48 is a transitional provision inserted in 2022 to preserve the continued application of former sections 46A and 46B for investigations that had already started before a specified commencement (s 48 ins 2022 SL No. 172 s 6).
Other amendments and omissions. The text includes multiple "om" annotations indicating sections or subsections that were omitted (for example s 8, s 18 references show om 2021 SL No. 151 s 4; om 2014 SL No. 131 s 4 etc.). The text also records insertions of new sections such as s 14A for Queen’s Wharf particulars (ins 2016 SL No. 62 s 15).
How to read these annotations. The Regulation itself uses the standard annotation format: "ins" indicates insertion, "amd" indicates amendment, "sub" substitution, "om" omission, and each is followed by the statutory instrument that made the change (e.g., "SL No. 128 s 3" or "Act No. 10 s 89"). These annotations are the Regulation’s internal record of amendment and should be cross-checked against the consolidated statute published by official sources for up-to-date content and schedules.
Practical consequences of amendment history
The multiple amendments show the Regulation has been periodically updated to respond to technical developments (equipment evaluations, approved evaluators), operational concerns (junket administration and passport-copy requirements), fiscal arrangements (levy proportions and gross revenue percentages) and administrative finance (fee recovery mechanics). Practitioners must therefore consult the consolidated regulation, the schedules and the explanatory notes of amending instruments to understand present obligations and the temporal application of particular changes (for example, s 48’s transitional savings).
This account is strictly limited to the amendment annotations contained in the supplied Regulation text and does not purport to be an exhaustive legislative-history research output beyond those in-text references.
Litigation history
The Regulation text provided contains no judicial decisions, case citations or references to litigation. It does, however, create administrative processes and statutory duties that can generate litigation in several predictable ways, although no cases are named in the instrument itself:
Administrative review and judicial review risk. The Regulation gives administrative decision-making power to the Minister and chief executive (for example, decisions under s 6 to require information and s 47 to approve equipment). Affected persons would typically have access to administrative-review pathways under the Act or to judicial review in the courts if administrative action exceeded statutory powers, was procedurally unfair, or otherwise unlawful. The Regulation itself sets internal review processes,for instance, the chief executive’s review of patron claims under s 25,but does not preclude external review remedies where statutory thresholds for review are met.
Enforcement and penalty litigation. Penalties (s 14’s offence for false or misleading information, s 17(5), s 20, and others) could lead to prosecutions or penalty-imposition proceedings, but no such proceedings are cited within the Regulation text. The Regulation does supply evidentiary mechanics,an itemised account is evidence in recovery proceedings (s 46BB),that would inform civil litigation on fee recoveries.
Technical and equipment disputes. The Regulation makes equipment approval depend on evaluations (s 47) and declares approved evaluators (s 46C). Disputes over equipment malfunction refusals to pay (s 43) involve technical factual questions that could lead to disputes and litigation, particularly where an inspector’s findings are contested.
Contractual and commercial disputes (junkets). Junket rules (s 31-39) create obligations on operators and promoters, including documentation, passport copies and monthly reporting. Commercial disputes under junket agreements could involve the Regulation to the extent the statutory requirements impose duties that interact with contractual rights, but no litigation is referenced.
Because the Regulation is silent about specific cases, a proper litigation history requires searching court and tribunal databases for relevant challenges (for example, judicial review of administrative decisions, prosecutions for false statements, or civil recoveries of investigation fees). The Regulation supplies the administrative hooks that would underpin such litigation but does not itself document outcomes. Practitioners should therefore treat the Regulation as a procedural and substantive source of regulatory duties and consult case law and tribunal decisions for precedent on how courts have interpreted similar statutory directions in the casino or administrative-law context.
Gotchas
The Regulation contains several provisions that can be traps for the unwary operator, promoter, principal or adviser. The following points highlight practical pitfalls and operational details to watch for, each grounded in the Regulation’s text:
Failure to provide required information is not automatically a criminal offence (s 13), but providing false or misleading information is (s 14). In practice this means that refusing to supply material may invite administrative consequences (delays, refusal to approve, reputational effects) rather than criminal sanction, but any submission made must be accurate. Operators should avoid partial disclosures presented as complete: inaccuracy triggers criminal liability under s 14.
Advance payment of investigation fees can block an investigation from proceeding. The chief executive may refuse to start an investigation until the advance amount in a payment notice is paid (s 46B(3)). Casino principals thus face practical leverage: inability to pay may delay licensing or suitability processes. The advance may include estimated future costs, not just incurred costs (s 46B(2)(c)).
Tight timeframes for passport copies in junkets. For nonresident junket participants, the operator must provide photocopies of the "relevant parts" of the participant’s passport within 8 hours of the participant arriving at the casino, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse (s 34). That is a short operational window; operators must build arrival-processing workflows that capture passport data quickly and securely.
Junket agreements must be single-group and in writing; breach carries penalties. A junket agreement cannot cover more than one group of participants (s 32) and must contain specific particulars (s 31). The operator must also give a signed copy to the chief executive before participants start play (s 33). Operators that bundle multiple groups into a single contract or fail to file the signed copy risk penalties (s 31-33).
Monthly reporting particulars for junkets are at the chief executive’s discretion but mandatory. The operator’s monthly junket report must contain particulars "decided by the chief executive" and be provided within 14 days of month-end (s 39). Operators must therefore monitor communications from the chief executive to know the precise data required and must be able to compile deposit, wagering and commission figures promptly.
Employee ID and chief-executive approval. The physical dimensions and textual size requirements for ID cards are strict (photo at least 30mm square and text at least 8mm high) and the ID form must be approved by the chief executive before it is given to staff (s 17). Waiting to secure approval before issuing IDs can be a logistical constraint. There is also a distinguishing background colour requirement between key employees and other employees (s 17(2)-(3)).
Progressive jackpot links require a meter and pre-approval. Operators must not create progressive jackpot link arrangements without a progressive jackpot meter and chief executive approval (s 40). Creating an unauthorised linked jackpot exposes the operator to penalties and requires retroactive approval to legalise an arrangement.
Chip marking and CCTV: the regulation requires that denominations be distinguishable by CCTV. It is not enough to mark chips physically; the operator must ensure its CCTV system can clearly distinguish value-chip colours, markings and non-value chip designs (s 20). CCTV-system upgrades or calibration may be required.
Machine malfunction consequences. If the operator refuses to pay on reasonable belief of a malfunction, the machine must not be used until an inspector examines it (s 43(2)). In addition, s 25’s patron-claim procedures apply. Operators cannot simply withhold payment without starting an inspector-led process and having the patron-claim route available. There is a 10 penalty-unit exposure for permitting use before inspection (s 43(2)).
Fee-unit rounding effects. The Regulation prescribes rounding rules for amounts calculated by multiplying fee units by the fee-unit value (s 46AA). When fees or penalties are computed using fee units, small rounding differences can have practical dollar impacts, and the rules specify different rounding bands depending on the resulting dollar amount.
Partial voiding of wagers outside permissible ranges. If a wager outside the permissible minimum/maximum is inadvertently accepted, wagers under the minimum are valid but wagers above the maximum are void only to the extent over the maximum (s 29B(1)). This creates a risk that partial wagers accepted in error will create partial liabilities and disputes about the portion that stands versus the portion voided.
Interaction of administrative and criminal remedies. Because failure to provide information is generally non-criminal (s 13) but false statements are criminal (s 14), the strongest regulator leverage can be through administrative cost-recovery (s 46A-46BB) and operational prohibitions rather than prosecution. However, deliberate misstatements will expose the maker to criminal sanction.
Approved-evaluator list dependency. The Regulation declares approved evaluators in schedule 5 (s 46C). Practitioners need to confirm the current schedule: if an evaluator is not listed, the applicant must instead have the chief executive conduct the evaluation and pay the fee for it (s 47).
Registrar content and completeness. The chief executive must keep a register of all licences and include any information known about matters affecting or that may affect the licence (s 45). Operators should assume the register will reflect any known regulatory concerns and therefore proactively supply corrective or contextual materials where appropriate.
These "gotchas" arise directly from timing, approval and payment mechanics in the Regulation and are execution risks rather than novel legal theories. They show where administrative processes interact with operational logistics and cash flow, and where oversight discretion can impose practical constraints.
How to comply
This section provides a practical, section-referenced checklist for key regulated actors: casino principals, casino operators, promoters, approved evaluators and accountants engaged under s 9. It organises compliance tasks, records to maintain, timelines to observe and procedural steps to take.
For casino principals and proposed casino principals (including proposed lessees and proposed operators)
Prepare for Ministerial suitability investigations (s 6). Anticipate information requests and gather documents aligned with schedule 2 (if individual) and schedule 3 (if entity) in advance.
For individuals: assemble schedule 2 information, passport-style photograph, and be prepared to provide an authority for third-party releases under s 12 (s 7, s 12). If the Minister excludes schedule 2 part B items, secure a certificate of financial stability from a prescribed accountant (s 7, s 9).
For entities: obtain copies of company filings lodged with ASIC or foreign registries, trust deeds, partnership agreements, audited financial statements and related-body-corporate statements as applicable (s 10).
Budget for investigation costs (s 46A). The chief executive will charge the reasonable cost of the investigation including professional service costs, internal staff costs and travel/accommodation. Expect the chief executive to issue an interim payment notice that must be paid within 28 days and may delay the investigation until payment is made (s 46B).
For casino operators
Employee identification compliance (s 17). Issue ID cards that: (a) contain a face photograph of at least 30mm square; (b) state the employee’s licence number and access code in letters or numbers at least 8mm high; (c) use distinguishing background colours for key employees and different colours for other employees; and (d) ensure each ID form is approved by the chief executive before distribution. Keep records of approvals.
Training-course records (s 26). Maintain for each employee and key employee an up-to-date record of every training course completed, including dates/times and completion date. Ensure retrievability for inspection.
Chip marking and CCTV (s 20). Ensure value chips have denomination-specific colours and markings and non-value chips have game-identifying designs or symbols. Test the CCTV system to confirm clear distinguishability and keep documentation of system settings and periodic tests.
Cash-handling and deposit accounts (s 21-23). For cheque-based transactions: only accept the prescribed cheque types for deposit advance accounts (s 22); observe cheque-deposit timelines,5 working days for cheques drawn on Australian bank accounts by residents (except nonresident junket participants), otherwise 30 working days (s 23); retain the detailed documentation required before releasing or discharging patron debts (s 21).
Patron-claim process (s 25). Create an immediate-try-to-resolve workflow for patrons. If unresolved, provide the patron with the written notice required by s 25(3) and be prepared to participate in the chief executive’s review process. Keep copies of the approved form and correspondence and be ready to submit written submissions within one month if the chief executive decides to review.
Machine malfunction protocol (s 43). If suspecting a malfunction, refuse payment only when there are reasonable grounds; immediately make the machine unavailable for use until an inspector has examined it; and follow the patron-claim procedure for any withheld payments. Maintain maintenance logs, monitoring-system records and any inspection reports.
Tournament and wager rules (s 28-29B). If conducting tournaments, obtain Ministerial variations where necessary and get chief executive approval of conditions (entry forms, fees); include all entry fees in the prize pool; set increments no greater than the table minimum; and display permissible minimum/maximum wager signage with characters at least 8mm high.
Junket compliance (s 31-39). For each junket: enter a written agreement with required particulars (s 31); ensure the agreement covers one group only (s 32); deliver a signed copy to the chief executive before play commences (s 33); for nonresident participants provide the passport photocopy within 8 hours of arrival (s 34); give promoter/promoter-representative notices in the chief executive’s approved form accompanied by the prescribed fee (s 37-38); produce monthly reports on junket activity within 14 days of month-end with particulars specified by the chief executive (s 39).
Progressive jackpot arrangements (s 40-41). Do not operate linked progressive jackpot arrangements without including a progressive jackpot meter and securing chief executive approval. Ensure rules for sharing equalise payouts when simultaneous winning events occur as described in s 41.
Equipment approvals (s 47). Before installing machine games, either request the chief executive to evaluate gaming equipment or use an approved evaluator and submit its written report. If the chief executive conducts an evaluation, be prepared to pay the fee in schedule 4.
Reporting timelines (s 27). Ensure daily, monthly, quarterly and annual casino reports meet the prescribed submission periods: daily within 72 hours; monthly within 10 days; quarterly within one month; and annual within four months of the financial year end.
For promoters and promoter’s representatives
Be ready for notice and assessment (s 37-38). Expect the casino operator to submit promoter notices to the chief executive in approved form accompanied by a fee and to have suitability assessed. Promote clear documentation and maintain records of prior notices or approvals that may be relied on to avoid duplicate assessment.
Passport and participant details. If leading nonresident participants, ensure participants carry passports with the relevant parts (country of issue, passport number, date of birth, photograph) so the casino operator can comply with s 34.
For accountants and approved evaluators
Certificate of financial stability (s 9). If asked to sign a certificate, confirm you meet the prescribed qualifications (membership and current public practice certificate requirements or approval by the chief executive).
Approved evaluator list (s 46C; schedule 5). Confirm your entity is listed in schedule 5 as an approved evaluator. If not listed, applicants for equipment approval may not be able to rely on your report for Act s 14A approval purposes.
Record retention and practical systems
Implement secure document-management systems that can produce schedule 2/3 material, passport copies, junket agreements, signed copies, monthly reports, training records, ID approval documents, equipment-evaluation reports and itemised accounts for investigations on demand.
Ensure financial systems can track investigation-fee notices, payments, refunds and shortfall recoveries in accordance with s 46A-46BB and correctly apply fee-unit rounding rules per s 46AA.
Designate compliance points of contact to receive chief-executive communications about report particulars and approvals, and maintain a log of approvals, notices and requests to show responsiveness and to evidence compliance timelines (for example, the 8-hour passport window and 14-day junket report).
Operational risk mitigation
Seek chief-executive approvals proactively for identification forms, equipment links and tournament conditions rather than assuming later compliance.
Maintain contemporaneous technical logs for gaming machines and monitoring systems and retain repair/maintenance records to support decisions to refuse payment on malfunction grounds and to expedite inspector investigations (s 43).
Document reasons for any release or discharge of debt thoroughly using the detailed item list in s 21 to avoid challenges or retrospective regulatory scrutiny.
Finally, consult the full Regulation including schedules and the Act for definitions and context. The Regulation cross-references the schedules extensively (schedules 1-5 and schedule 4 for fees), and several operational requirements (prescribed particulars, approved evaluator identities, fee amounts) are defined in those schedules. This checklist is sourced directly from the Regulation’s operative sections and is designed for practitioners to operationalise the statutory duties and to reduce exposure to administrative penalties and cost-recovery actions.
(c) documentation, including for example, operational manuals.
(a) a casino licensee; or
(b) a lessee under a casino lease; or
(c) a proposed lessee; or
(d) a casino operator under a casino management agreement; or
(e) a proposed casino operator.
(a) hardware, other than hardware subject to basic evaluation;
(b) software, other than software subject to advanced evaluation;
(c) the mathematical treatise of the derivation of the theoretical return to a player.
(a) payable to the player by a casino operator as a jackpot; or
(b) credited to the credit meter of the player’s gaming machine.
sec.4 Class or category of persons not required to be licensed— Act , sch
sec.4 Class or category of persons not required to be licensed— Act , sch
For the Act , schedule , definition casino employee , paragraph (b) , the following are the classes or categories of persons—
persons serving, dispensing or mixing intoxicating liquor or looking after the contents of a cellar in which intoxicating liquor is stored;
persons waiting upon tables to serve food or drinks;
persons employed in cleaning work;
persons employed on building maintenance work, including carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical workers, fitters, and other maintenance tradespersons, and their assistants;
persons employed as entertainers or as entertainment support staff including directors, producers, musicians, stage hands, maintenance workers and all others associated with the entertainment.
s 4 amd 2003 SL No. 219 s 4
(a) persons serving, dispensing or mixing intoxicating liquor or looking after the contents of a cellar in which intoxicating liquor is stored;
(b) persons waiting upon tables to serve food or drinks;
(c) persons employed in cleaning work;
(d) persons employed on building maintenance work, including carpenters, painters, plumbers, electrical workers, fitters, and other maintenance tradespersons, and their assistants;
(e) persons employed as entertainers or as entertainment support staff including directors, producers, musicians, stage hands, maintenance workers and all others associated with the entertainment.
sec.5 Disclosure of information
sec.5 Disclosure of information
The entities prescribed for section 14 (3) (a) of the Act are in schedule 1 .
s 5 amd 2005 SL No. 1 s 4
pt.2 Casino licences
Casino licences
sec.6 Requirements generally
sec.6 Requirements generally
The Minister may make requirements under this section of any of the following persons, to assist in undertaking investigations to satisfy the Governor in Council that the person is a suitable person to be associated or connected with the management and operations of a hotel-casino complex or casino—
for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person;
for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person;
for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.
The Minister may require an investigated person to give to the Minister—
if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and
if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .
If the investigated person is a trustee of a trust estate, the Minister may make a requirement of the person under either or both of sections 7 and 10 , and if the Minister does so—
any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and
any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.
This section does not restrict the Minister in taking any other action the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil the Minister’s duty under section 20 , 26 or 30 of the Act .
In this section—
associated person , for a casino principal, means a person associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, in the opinion of the Minister, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of the casino principal.
s 6 amd 2022 SL No. 172 s 4
(sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister may make requirements under this section of any of the following persons, to assist in undertaking investigations to satisfy the Governor in Council that the person is a suitable person to be associated or connected with the management and operations of a hotel-casino complex or casino— for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person; for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person; for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.
(sec.6-ssec.2) The Minister may require an investigated person to give to the Minister— if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .
(sec.6-ssec.3) If the investigated person is a trustee of a trust estate, the Minister may make a requirement of the person under either or both of sections 7 and 10 , and if the Minister does so— any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.
(sec.6-ssec.4) This section does not restrict the Minister in taking any other action the Minister considers appropriate to fulfil the Minister’s duty under section 20 , 26 or 30 of the Act .
(sec.6-ssec.5) In this section— associated person , for a casino principal, means a person associated or connected, or to be associated or connected, in the opinion of the Minister, with the ownership, administration or management of the operations or business of the casino principal.
(a) for section 20 of the Act —a casino licensee or associated person;
(b) for section 26 of the Act —a proposed lessee under a casino lease, proposed casino operator or associated person;
(c) for section 30 of the Act —a casino licensee, lessee under a casino lease, casino operator or associated person.
(a) if the investigated person is an individual—the information and other items mentioned in section 7 ; and
(b) if the investigated person is an entity—the information and other items mentioned in section 10 .
(a) any requirement under section 7 relates to the person as an individual; and
(b) any requirement under section 10 relates to the person as trustee, or to the trust estate, or both, as the Minister considers appropriate.
sec.7 Requirements of individuals
sec.7 Requirements of individuals
The Minister may require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister any or all of the following—
information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ;
an authority under section 12 ;
a recent photograph of the individual.
If the Minister does not require an individual to provide information regarding any of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 , part B, the Minister may require the individual to give to the Minister a certificate under section 9 .
A request made of an individual under this section to give to the Minister information about another person is a request to do so to the best of the individual’s knowledge.
s 7 amd 2021 SL No. 151 s 3
(sec.7-ssec.1) The Minister may require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister any or all of the following— information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ; an authority under section 12 ; a recent photograph of the individual.
(sec.7-ssec.2) If the Minister does not require an individual to provide information regarding any of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 , part B, the Minister may require the individual to give to the Minister a certificate under section 9 .
(sec.7-ssec.3) A request made of an individual under this section to give to the Minister information about another person is a request to do so to the best of the individual’s knowledge.
(a) information regarding some or all of the matters mentioned in schedule 2 ;
(b) an authority under section 12 ;
(c) a recent photograph of the individual.
Section sec.8
s 8 om 2021 SL No. 151 s 4
sec.9 Certificate of financial stability
sec.9 Certificate of financial stability
The Minister may, under section 7 (2) , require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister a certificate—
signed by an accountant; and
containing the accountant’s name and address; and
stating that the accountant—
has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and
is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
In this section—
accountant means—
a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or
a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or
a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or
a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.
s 9 amd 2011 SL No. 190 s 15
(sec.9-ssec.1) The Minister may, under section 7 (2) , require an investigated person who is an individual to give to the Minister a certificate— signed by an accountant; and containing the accountant’s name and address; and stating that the accountant— has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(sec.9-ssec.2) In this section— accountant means— a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.
(a) signed by an accountant; and
(b) containing the accountant’s name and address; and
(c) stating that the accountant— (i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and (ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and
(ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(i) has examined the individual’s financial affairs; and
(ii) is of the opinion that the individual is of sound and stable financial background.
(a) a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia who holds a current certificate of public practice issued by the institute; or
(b) a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the society; or
(c) a member of the Institute of Public Accountants who holds a current public practice certificate issued by the institute; or
(d) a person approved by the chief executive as having the necessary experience or qualifications to certify a certificate of financial stability.
sec.10 Requirements of entities
sec.10 Requirements of entities
The Minister may require an investigated person that is an entity to give to the Minister any or all of the following—
information regarding some or all of the matters set out in schedule 3 ;
an authority under section 12 ;
copies of any document
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