Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017

Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 A2017-42 Republication No 6 Effective: 16 November 2025 Republication date: 16 November 2025 Last amendment made by A2025-29

Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au About this republication The republished law This is a republication of the Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 (including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 16 November 2025. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 16 November 2025. The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4. Kinds of republications The Parliamentary Counsel’s Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au): • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001 applies • unauthorised republications. The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page. Editorial changes The Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice. This republication includes amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1). Uncommenced provisions and amendments If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol U appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register. Modifications If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol M appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001, section 95. Penalties At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001, s 133).

R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 contents 1 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Contents Page Part 1 Preliminary 1 Name of Act 2 3 Dictionary 2 4 Notes 2 5 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc 2 Part 2 Important concepts 6 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—maximum possible number of authorisations 3 7 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—maximum possible number of authorisations 3 8 Meaning of social impact assessment 3 9 Social impact assessment—publication 4

Contents Page contents 2 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming Division 3.1 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate 10 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—application 6 11 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—decision on application 7 12 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—form 7 Division 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate 13 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—application 8 14 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—decision on application 9 15 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—form 9 Part 4 Acquiring authorisations 16 Acquiring authorisations for casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals 11 17 Acquiring authorisations—forfeiture requirement 12 18 Offence—acquiring authorisations 13 19 Disposal of gaming machines—application for storage permit 13 20 Restricted status of acquired authorisations 14 Part 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations 21 Conversion of restricted authorisations—application 15 22 Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision 16 23 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends under Planning Act 2023, s 211 or because no approval given 18 24 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in other circumstances 19 25 Status of converted authorisations if development approval ends 20 Part 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals 26 Acquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation 22 27 Offence—operating etc casino gaming machines without casino gaming machine authorisation 23 28 Acquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation 24 29 Offence—operating etc casino FATG terminals without casino FATG terminal authorisation 25

Contents Page R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 contents 3 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system 30 Definitions—pt 7 26 31 Meaning of pre-commitment system—pt 7 27 32 Casino licensee must provide PCS for casino gaming machines 27 33 PCS—offences 28 34 PCS—use or disclosure of pre-commitment information 29 35 Regulations about PCS 31 Part 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules 36 Authorisation certificate amendment—application 32 37 Authorisation certificate amendment—contents of application 32 38 Authorisation certificate amendment decision—gaming area amendment 33 39 Amendment of authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule 34 40 Re-issue of amended authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule 35 41 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations on surrender of casino licence 36 42 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations—forfeiture 37 43 Surrender of authorisation certificates and authorisations 38 44 Offence—failure to dispose of casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals 39 Part 9 Notification and review of decisions 45 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 40 46 Reviewable decision notices 40 47 Applications for review 40 Part 10 Notifiable actions 48 Definitions—Act 41 49 Notifiable actions 41 50 Notifiable actions—date of effect 42 51 Notifiable action—amendment or cancellation 42

Contents Page contents 4 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 52 Notifiable actions—s 43 43 Part 11 Miscellaneous 53 Determination of fees 44 54 Regulation-making power 44 Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions 45 Schedule 2 Notifiable actions 46 Dictionary 47 Endnotes 1 About the endnotes 51 2 Abbreviation key 51 3 Legislation history 52 4 Amendment history 53 5 Earlier republications 55

R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 1 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Australian Capital Territory Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 An Act to regulate electronic gaming in the casino, and for other purposes

Part 1 Preliminary Section 1 page 2 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 1 Preliminary 1 Name of Act This Act is the Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017. 3 Dictionary The dictionary at the end of this Act is part of this Act. Note 1 The dictionary at the end of this Act defines certain terms used in this Act, and includes references (signpost definitions) to other terms defined elsewhere. For example, the signpost definition ‘casino licensee—see the Casino Control Act 2006, dictionary.’ means that the term ‘casino licensee’ is defined in that dictionary and the definition applies to this Act. Note 2 A definition in the dictionary (including a signpost definition) applies to the entire Act unless the definition, or another provision of the Act, provides otherwise or the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155 and s 156 (1)). 4 Notes A note included in this Act is explanatory and is not part of this Act. Note See the Legislation Act, s 127 (1), (4) and (5) for the legal status of notes. 5 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act. Note 1 Criminal Code The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1). The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability). Note 2 Penalty units The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Important concepts Part 2 Section 6 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 3 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 2 Important concepts 6 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate— maximum possible number of authorisations The maximum possible number of casino gaming machine authorisations allowed under a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate is 200. 7 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—maximum possible number of authorisations The maximum possible number of casino FATG terminal authorisations allowed under a casino FATG authorisation certificate is 60. 8 Meaning of social impact assessment (1) For this Act, a social impact assessment for an application for an authorisation certificate is a written assessment of the likely economic and social impact of the operation of casino gaming machines or FATGs under the proposed authorisation certificate. Note A social impact assessment is required for— (a) an application for a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate (see s 10); and (b) an application for a casino FATG authorisation certificate (see s 13). (2) A regulation may make provision in relation to social impact assessments, including the following: (a) the requirements that must be satisfied by a social impact assessment; (b) the matters to be addressed by a social impact assessment; (c) the information to be given in a social impact assessment.

Part 2 Important concepts Section 9 page 4 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 9 Social impact assessment—publication (1) This section applies if the casino licensee applies for either of the following and is required to provide a social impact assessment with the application: (a) a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate; (b) a casino FATG authorisation certificate. (2) The casino licensee must give public notice of the application, stating that— (a) the social impact assessment for the application will be available for inspection by members of the public for 8 weeks after a day stated in the public notice (the comment period)— (i) at a place in the ACT named on the commission’s website during ordinary business hours; and (ii) on the commission’s website; and (b) any written submissions about the social impact assessment may be made to the commission within the comment period. Note Public notice means notice on an ACT government website or in a daily newspaper circulating in the ACT (see Legislation Act, dict, pt 1). (3) Before the comment period begins, the casino licensee must give the commission— (a) the social impact assessment for the application; and (b) a copy of the public notice. (4) The casino licensee must— (a) on or before the day the public notice is given, place a sign (the information sign) containing information about the application in a prominent position outside each public entrance to the premises to which the application relates; and (b) ensure that the sign stays there for the comment period.

Important concepts Part 2 Section 9 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 5 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (5) However, the casino licensee need not comply with subsection (4) if it would be impractical to do so. Examples—impractical to place sign at address 1 there is no road access to the address 2 building work is being carried out at the address (6) The information sign must include the following: (a) a description of the application; (b) a statement of when and where the social impact assessment for the application will be available; (c) an invitation to make written submissions to the commission about the social impact assessment within the comment period; (d) when the comment period ends; (e) details of where to get more information about the application. (7) The commission must make the social impact assessment available for inspection by members of the public during the comment period— (a) at a place in the ACT named on the commission’s website during ordinary business hours; and (b) by publishing the assessment on the commission’s website. (8) The commission must not decide the application until the comment period has ended.

Part 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming Division 3.1 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate Section 10 page 6 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming Division 3.1 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate 10 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate— application (1) The casino licensee may apply to the commission for an authorisation certificate to have up to the maximum possible number of authorisations for casino gaming machines at the casino. Note Maximum possible number, of authorisations for casino gaming machines—see s 6. (2) The application must— (a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and (b) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming machines for which the authorisation certificate is sought; and (c) be accompanied by— (i) a social impact assessment for the application; and (ii) any other documents prescribed by regulation. (3) The commission may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give the commission additional information, within the time stated by the commission, that the commission reasonably needs to decide the application. (4) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under subsection (3) within the time stated by the commission— (a) the commission may refuse to consider the application; and (b) if the commission refuses to consider the application—the application lapses.

Authorisations for electronic gaming Part 3 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate Division 3.1 Section 11 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 7 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 11 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate— decision on application (1) This section applies if the commission receives an application under section 10 for an authorisation certificate. (2) The commission must issue an authorisation certificate (a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate) to the casino licensee for the maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming machines stated in the application if the commission— (a) has taken into consideration the social impact assessment for the application and any submission made on the assessment within the comment period under section 9 (Social impact assessment—publication); and (b) is satisfied the issue of the authorisation certificate is appropriate. Note An authorisation acquired by the casino licensee under s 16 is a restricted authorisation until certain conditions are met (see s 21 and s 22). Casino gaming machines are not to be operated under restricted authorisations (see s 18). 12 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—form (1) A casino gaming machine authorisation certificate must— (a) include the casino licensee’s name; and (b) include a unique identifying number (a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate number); and (c) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming machines allowed under the authorisation certificate; and (d) state that— (i) an authorisation under the authorisation certificate is a restricted authorisation; and

Part 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming Division 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate Section 13 page 8 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) a restricted authorisation may be converted to a casino gaming machine authorisation under section 22 (Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision); and (iii) a casino gaming machine may only be operated under a casino gaming machine authorisation; and (e) include a schedule (an authorisation schedule) that contains a unique identifying number for each authorisation (an authorisation number) under the authorisation certificate. (2) A regulation may prescribe other requirements in relation to the form of the authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule. Division 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate 13 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—application (1) The casino licensee may apply to the commission for an authorisation certificate to have up to the maximum possible number of authorisations for casino FATG terminals at the casino. Note Maximum possible number, of authorisations for casino FATG terminals—see s 7. (2) The application must— (a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and (b) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino FATG terminals for which the authorisation certificate is sought; and (c) be accompanied by— (i) a social impact assessment for the application; and (ii) any other documents prescribed by regulation. (3) The commission may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give the commission additional information, within the time stated by the commission, that the commission reasonably needs to decide the application.

Authorisations for electronic gaming Part 3 Casino FATG authorisation certificate Division 3.2 Section 14 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 9 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under subsection (3) within the time stated by the commission— (a) the commission may refuse to consider the application; and (b) if the commission refuses to consider the application—the application lapses. 14 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—decision on application (1) This section applies if the commission receives an application under section 13 for an authorisation certificate. (2) The commission must issue an authorisation certificate (a casino FATG authorisation certificate) to the casino licensee for the maximum number of authorisations for casino FATG terminals stated in the application if the commission— (a) has taken into consideration the social impact assessment for the application and any submission made on the assessment within the comment period under section 9 (Social impact assessment—publication); and (b) is satisfied the issue of the authorisation certificate is appropriate. Note An authorisation acquired by the casino licensee under s 16 is a restricted authorisation until certain conditions are met (see s 21 and s 22). Casino gaming machines are not to be operated under restricted authorisations (see s 18). 15 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—form (1) A casino FATG authorisation certificate must— (a) include the casino licensee’s name; and (b) include a unique identifying number (a casino FATG authorisation certificate number); and

Part 3 Authorisations for electronic gaming Division 3.2 Casino FATG authorisation certificate Section 15 page 10 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (c) state the maximum number of authorisations for casino FATG terminals allowed under the authorisation certificate; and (d) state that— (i) an authorisation under the authorisation certificate is a restricted authorisation; and (ii) a restricted authorisation may be converted to a casino FATG terminal authorisation under section 22 (Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision); and (iii) only 1 casino FATG terminal may be operated under each casino FATG terminal authorisation; and (e) include a schedule (an authorisation schedule) that contains a unique identifying number for each authorisation (an authorisation number) under the authorisation certificate. (2) A regulation may prescribe other requirements in relation to the form of the authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule.

Acquiring authorisations Part 4 Section 16 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 11 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 4 Acquiring authorisations 16 Acquiring authorisations for casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals (1) This section applies if the casino licensee— (a) is issued a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate or a casino FATG authorisation certificate; and (b) has less than the maximum number of authorisations allowed under the authorisation certificate. (2) If the casino licensee intends to acquire a gaming machine authorisation for conversion to a casino gaming machine authorisation or a casino FATG terminal authorisation, the casino licensee must notify the commission about the proposed acquisition. Note 1 The acquisition of an authorisation is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and sch 2). Note 2 A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or (c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)— when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)). (3) The casino licensee— (a) may acquire authorisations from 1 or more class B or class C licensees (a disposing licensee); and (b) must acquire at least 50% of the maximum number of authorisations allowed under the authorisation certificate from the following: (i) 1 or more small or medium clubs;

Part 4 Acquiring authorisations Section 17 page 12 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) 1 or more small or medium club groups; (iii) 1 or more class B licensees. (4) However, an authorisation acquired under subsection (3) must be acquired without the gaming machine operated under the authorisation. (5) The disposing licensee may dispose of 1 or more authorisations to the casino licensee. Note The disposing licensee must apply to the commission for a storage permit for an interim purpose for each related gaming machine of an authorisation disposed of under this section (see s 19). 17 Acquiring authorisations—forfeiture requirement (1) If the casino licensee acquires an authorisation from a class B or class C licensee (the disposing licensee) under section 16, the casino licensee— (a) must acquire the authorisations in groups of 3; and (b) may acquire the 3 authorisations from more than 1 class B or class C licensee. (2) However, the casino licensee may acquire less than 3 authorisations if the casino licensee acquires the authorisations from a disposing licensee who— (a) intends to surrender an authorisation certificate under the Gaming Machine Act 2004, section 37F (Surrender of licences, authorisation certificates and authorisations); and (b) has less than 3 authorisations to dispose of under the authorisation certificate. (3) The casino licensee must forfeit 1 authorisation to the Territory for every 3 authorisations the licensee acquires under this section.

Acquiring authorisations Part 4 Section 18 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 13 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the Territory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under subsection (3). 18 Offence—acquiring authorisations (1) The casino licensee commits an offence if— (a) the casino licensee acquires an authorisation; and (b) the acquisition is not in accordance with this Act. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104). (2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence. 19 Disposal of gaming machines—application for storage permit If a class B or class C licensee (the disposing licensee) disposes of an authorisation under section 16, the disposing licensee must— (a) apply for a storage permit for an interim purpose under the Gaming Machine Act 2004, section 127O (Storage permit— application) for the related gaming machine (if any); and (b) dispose of the gaming machine in accordance with that Act, section 113A (Disposal of gaming machines—notifiable action).

Part 4 Acquiring authorisations Section 20 page 14 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 20 Restricted status of acquired authorisations An authorisation acquired by the casino licensee from a class B or class C licensee becomes a restricted authorisation when it is acquired. Note 1 The casino licensee must not operate a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal under a restricted authorisation. The casino licensee may only operate a casino gaming machine under a casino gaming machine authorisation and a casino FATG terminal under a casino FATG terminal authorisation (see s 27 and s 29). Note 2 The casino licensee may apply to the Minister under s 21 to have a restricted authorisation converted to a casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation.

Conversion of restricted authorisations Part 5 Section 21 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 15 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations 21 Conversion of restricted authorisations—application (1) The casino licensee may apply to the Minister for approval to have a restricted authorisation converted to an authorisation to operate a casino gaming machine (a casino gaming machine authorisation) or a casino FATG terminal (a casino FATG terminal authorisation). (2) The application must— (a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and (b) state the number of restricted authorisations to be converted and the kind of authorisation to which the restricted authorisations are to be converted; and (c) be accompanied by the required documents for the application. (3) For subsection (2) (c), the required documents are the following: (a) written evidence that the territory planning authority has— (i) approved a development application by the casino licensee in relation to the redevelopment of the casino and the casino precinct; and (ii) certified that the casino licensee has completed the stage of development prescribed by regulation for the maximum number of restricted authorisations to be converted; Examples—written evidence 1 a certificate of conformance 2 a developer deed (b) a plan of the development where casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals are to be installed (the proposed gaming area) that— (i) is drawn to scale; and

Part 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations Section 22 page 16 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) clearly shows the location, boundaries and dimensions of the proposed gaming area; (c) a copy of the current rules for gaming (the gaming rules) the casino licensee has adopted in relation to operation of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals; Examples—what gaming rules may cover 1 how long a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal may be reserved for 2 who may play the casino gaming machines or casino FATGs 3 banning of extension of credit to players 4 cash payment limits (d) a copy of the current procedures the casino licensee has adopted to control the operation of casino gaming machines or casino FATGs at the casino (the control procedures); (e) any other documents required by regulation. (4) The Minister may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give the Minister additional information, within the time stated by the Minister, that the Minister reasonably needs to decide the application. (5) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under subsection (4) within the time stated by the Minister— (a) the Minister may refuse to consider the application; and (b) if the Minister refuses to consider the application—the application lapses. 22 Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision (1) If the Minister receives an application under section 21 for approval to convert a restricted authorisation to a casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation (the conversion), the Minister may— (a) approve the conversion; or

Conversion of restricted authorisations Part 5 Section 22 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 17 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) refuse to approve the conversion. Note If additional information in relation to the application is not given to the Minister within the time stated by the Minister, the Minister may refuse to consider the application (see s 21 (4) and (5) (a)). If the Minister refuses to consider the application, it lapses (see s 21 (5) (b)). (2) In deciding whether to approve the conversion, the Minister must— (a) consider any recommendation made by the commission in relation to the application, including whether— (i) the location, boundaries and dimensions of the proposed gaming area are suitable for the installation of the number of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals stated in the application; and (ii) the control procedures mentioned in section 21 (3) (d) and the gaming rules the casino licensee has adopted for the purpose of controlling the operation of casino gaming machines are adequate for the purpose; and (iii) the casino has sufficient harm minimisation strategies in place for patrons; and (b) consider any recommendation made by a casino advisory panel in relation to the decision, including in relation to the casino licensee’s compliance with any agreement with the Territory in relation to the redevelopment of the casino and the casino precinct. (3) However, the Minister must not approve the conversion unless the territory planning authority has— (a) approved a development application by the casino licensee in relation to redevelopment of the casino and the casino precinct; and (b) certified in writing that the casino licensee has completed the stage of development prescribed by regulation for the maximum number of restricted authorisations sought to be converted.

Part 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations Section 23 page 18 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) If the Minister approves the conversion of a restricted authorisation to a casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation, the commission must convert the restricted authorisation. (5) If the application is for the conversion of 2 or more restricted authorisations, the Minister may approve the conversion of fewer than the number stated in the application if the commission recommends that the size and layout of the proposed gaming area are only suitable for the installation of the lower number of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals. (6) If the Minister refuses to approve the conversion, the Minister must tell the casino licensee, in writing, the reasons for the decision. Note For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation Act, s 179. (7) In this section: casino advisory panel—see the Casino Control Act 2006, section 136B. 23 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends under Planning Act 2023, s 211 or because no approval given (1) This section applies if— (a) the casino licensee has a restricted authorisation under a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate or casino FATG authorisation certificate; and (b) either—— (i) the development approval for the redevelopment of the casino and casino precinct ends under the Planning Act 2023, section 211 (End of development approvals generally); or

Conversion of restricted authorisations Part 5 Section 24 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 19 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (ii) no development approval for the redevelopment of the casino and casino precinct is given within 5 years after the commencement of this section. Examples—par (b) (ii) 1 No development approval is given because no development application is made within 5 years after the commencement of this section. 2 No development approval is given because a development application that is made is later withdrawn. (2) The restricted authorisation is forfeited to the Territory. (3) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the Territory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under subsection (2). 24 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in other circumstances (1) This section applies if— (a) the casino licensee has a restricted authorisation under a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate or casino FATG authorisation certificate; and (b) the development approval for the redevelopment of the casino and casino precinct ends otherwise than— (i) under the Planning Act 2023, section 211 (End of development approvals generally); or (ii) because the redevelopment of the casino and casino precinct is completed in accordance with the approval.

Part 5 Conversion of restricted authorisations Section 25 page 20 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The casino licensee may dispose of 1 or more authorisations to a class C licensee. Note 1 The disposal of an authorisation is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and sch 2). Note 2 A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or (c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)— when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)). Note 3 A class C licensee may only acquire an authorisation if the class C licensee has less than the maximum number of authorisations for class C gaming machines allowed under the licensee’s authorisation certificate (see Gaming Machine Act 2004, s 127E and s 127G). (3) The casino licensee must dispose of the authorisations not later than 3 months after the date the development approval ends. (4) An authorisation not disposed of within the 3 months is forfeited to the Territory. (5) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the Territory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under subsection (4). 25 Status of converted authorisations if development approval ends (1) This section applies if— (a) the casino licensee has a casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation; and (b) the development approval for the redevelopment of the casino ends for a reason other than because the redevelopment is completed in accordance with the approval.

Conversion of restricted authorisations Part 5 Section 25 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 21 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) To remove any doubt— (a) the authorisation remains in force; and (b) a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal operated under the authorisation may continue to be operated.

Part 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals Section 26 page 22 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals 26 Acquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation (1) The casino licensee may acquire a casino gaming machine under an authorisation only if, when the gaming machine is acquired, the authorisation is a casino gaming machine authorisation. Note 1 The acquisition of a casino gaming machine is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and sch 2). Note 2 A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or (c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)— when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)). (2) A casino gaming machine acquired under a casino gaming machine authorisation must— (a) have a stake amount that is not more than— (i) $2; or (ii) if a regulation prescribes a lower amount—the lower amount; and (b) be able to be connected to a system (a centralised monitoring system) approved by the commission that— (i) monitors the operation and performance of casino gaming machines; and (ii) can perform other related functions; and

Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals Part 6 Section 27 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 23 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (c) satisfy any other harm minimisation requirements prescribed by regulation. (3) An approval under subsection (2) (b) is a notifiable instrument. (4) A regulation may provide for the approval and operation of a centralised monitoring system. (5) The casino licensee commits an offence if— (a) the casino licensee allows a person to use a casino gaming machine in the casino; and (b) the gaming machine has a stake amount that is more than— (i) $2; or (ii) if a regulation prescribes a lower amount—the lower amount. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (6) An offence against subsection (5) is a strict liability offence. (7) Subsection (5) does not apply if the casino licensee took all reasonable steps to ensure the casino gaming machine had a stake amount that was not more than the amount mentioned in subsection (5) (b). Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (7) (see Criminal Code, s 58). 27 Offence—operating etc casino gaming machines without casino gaming machine authorisation (1) The casino licensee commits an offence if the licensee— (a) does any of the following: (i) possesses a casino gaming machine; (ii) permits the installation of a casino gaming machine; (iii) installs a casino gaming machine;

Part 6 Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals Section 28 page 24 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (iv) permits the use of a casino gaming machine; (v) uses a casino gaming machine; and (b) does not have a casino gaming machine authorisation for the casino gaming machine. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence. 28 Acquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation (1) The casino licensee may acquire a casino FATG terminal under an authorisation only if, when the FATG terminal is acquired, the authorisation is a casino FATG terminal authorisation. Note 1 The acquisition of a casino FATG terminal authorisation is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and sch 2). Note 2 A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or (c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)— when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)). (2) A casino FATG terminal acquired under a casino FATG terminal authorisation must— (a) be able to be connected to a system (a centralised monitoring system) approved by the commission that— (i) monitors the operation and performance of casino FATG terminals; and (ii) can perform other related functions; and (b) satisfy any other harm minimisation requirements prescribed by regulation.

Acquiring casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals Part 6 Section 29 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) An approval under subsection (2) (a) is a notifiable instrument. (4) A regulation may provide for the approval and operation of a centralised monitoring system. 29 Offence—operating etc casino FATG terminals without casino FATG terminal authorisation (1) The casino licensee commits an offence if the licensee— (a) does any of the following: (i) possesses a casino FATG terminal; (ii) permits the installation of a casino FATG terminal; (iii) installs a casino FATG terminal; (iv) permits the use of a casino FATG terminal; (v) uses a casino FATG terminal; and (b) does not have an authorisation for the casino FATG terminal. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.

Part 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Section 30 page 26 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 7 Casino gaming machines— pre-commitment system 30 Definitions—pt 7 In this part: net loss, in relation to a person playing casino gaming machines, means the total amount the person loses when playing the gaming machines, less the amount of winnings paid for playing the gaming machines. net loss limit, in relation to the playing of 1 or more casino gaming machines, means the amount a person playing the machines is prepared to lose during a playing period. playing period means— (a) 24 hours; or (b) if another period is prescribed by regulation—the prescribed period; or (c) if the player nominates a period longer than 24 hours or the prescribed period—the period nominated. pre-commitment information means information obtained from the pre-commitment system operated by the casino licensee about a person using the system. pre-commitment system—see section 31.

Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Part 7 Section 31 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 27 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 31 Meaning of pre-commitment system—pt 7 (1) In this part: pre-commitment system (or PCS), for a casino gaming machine, means an electronic, computer or communications system approved by the commission that, by interfacing with equipment or devices that identify a person intending to play the machine— (a) requires the person to set a net loss limit in relation to playing casino gaming machines; and (b) allows the person to set a limit on the period the person can play casino gaming machines in a single visit to the casino; and (c) prevents the person playing a casino gaming machine if the net loss limit is reached or the period ends. (2) An approval is a notifiable instrument. 32 Casino licensee must provide PCS for casino gaming machines (1) The casino licensee must— (a) provide, operate and maintain a PCS in connection with casino gaming machines operated in the casino; and (b) provide any services associated with the PCS. (2) The casino licensee must ensure the PCS meets the following requirements: (a) the PCS prevents a person (a player) playing a casino gaming machine until the person has set a net loss limit; (b) the PCS allows a player to set the amount of a net loss limit as nil; (c) the net loss limit set by a player applies for a playing period;

Part 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Section 33 page 28 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (d) if the player has set a net loss limit for a playing period, the PCS prevents the player setting a higher net loss limit for that playing period; (e) the PCS allows a player to nominate a maximum period during which the player can play casino gaming machines (the voluntary maximum period); (f) the PCS prevents a player from continuing to play casino gaming machines after whichever of the following happens first: (i) the player’s net loss limit is reached; (ii) if the player nominates a voluntary maximum period—the voluntary maximum period ends. 33 PCS—offences (1) The casino licensee commits an offence if— (a) a casino gaming machine is operated in the casino; and (b) the gaming machine is not connected to a PCS. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the casino licensee took all reasonable steps to ensure the casino gaming machine was connected to a PCS. Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58). (3) The casino licensee commits an offence if— (a) a casino gaming machine is operated in the casino; and (b) the gaming machine is connected to a PCS; and (c) the PCS is not functioning in the manner in which it is approved by the commission to function. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Part 7 Section 34 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 29 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the casino licensee took all reasonable steps to ensure the PCS was functioning in the manner in which it was approved by the commission to function. Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 58). (5) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence. 34 PCS—use or disclosure of pre-commitment information (1) A person may use or disclose pre-commitment information only in the following circumstances: (a) if the person has the consent of the person to whom the information relates; (b) if the use or disclosure of the information is required or authorised by or under an Australian law or a court or tribunal order; (c) if the person discloses the information to a member of a law enforcement agency for use in connection with the detection, investigation or prosecution of an offence; (d) if the person uses or discloses the information in relation to the performance of a function under this Act or another gaming law; (e) if the information the person uses or discloses has lawfully been made publicly available; (f) if the person discloses the information to the Minister or the administrative unit responsible for this Act and the information is de-identified; (g) if the person discloses the information to a person who conducts research and the information is de-identified;

Part 7 Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Section 34 page 30 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (h) if both of the following apply: (i) it is unreasonable or impracticable to obtain consent to the use or disclosure from the individual to whom the pre- commitment information relates; (ii) the person reasonably believes that the use or disclosure is necessary to lessen or prevent a serious threat to the life, health or safety of an individual, or to public health or safety. Note A reference to an Act includes a reference to the statutory instruments made or in force under the Act, including any regulation (see Legislation Act, s 104). (2) A person commits an offence if— (a) the person discloses or uses pre-commitment information; and (b) the disclosure or use is not in accordance with subsection (1). Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units. (3) An offence against subsection (2) is a strict liability offence. (4) In this section: law enforcement agency— (a) see the Spent Convictions Act 2000, dictionary; and (b) includes an entity prescribed by regulation.

Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system Part 7 Section 35 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 31 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 35 Regulations about PCS (1) A regulation may provide for the approval and operation of a PCS. (2) In particular, a regulation may make provision in relation to the following: (a) the period for which a pre-commitment is in force; (b) the collection of pre-commitment information; (c) the secure storage of pre-commitment information.

Part 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Section 36 page 32 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules 36 Authorisation certificate amendment—application (1) The casino licensee may apply, in writing, to the commission (an authorisation certificate amendment application) for an amendment of an authorisation certificate (a gaming area amendment) only to do any of the following at the casino: (a) change the size or shape of the proposed gaming area, or part of the proposed gaming area; (b) change the location of proposed gaming area; (c) add another gaming area. Note Proposed gaming area—see s 21 (3) (b). (2) To remove any doubt, a licensee does not need to apply for a gaming area amendment, or any other authorisation amendment, to move a gaming machine from 1 part of a gaming area to another part of the gaming area. 37 Authorisation certificate amendment—contents of application (1) An authorisation certificate amendment application must— (a) be in writing signed by the casino licensee; and (b) set out the proposed amendment of the authorisation certificate; and (c) explain why the casino licensee is seeking the amendment; and (d) be accompanied by a plan of the premises, drawn to scale, that clearly shows the proposed changes to the gaming area.

Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Part 8 Section 38 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 33 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The commission may, in writing, require the casino licensee to give the commission additional information, within the time stated by the commission, that the commission reasonably needs to decide the application. (3) If the casino licensee does not comply with a requirement under subsection (2) within the time stated by the commission— (a) the commission may refuse to consider the application; and (b) if the commission refuses to consider the application—the application lapses. 38 Authorisation certificate amendment decision—gaming area amendment (1) This section applies if the casino licensee applies for a gaming area amendment of an authorisation certificate. Note Gaming area amendment—see s 36 (1). (2) The commission may— (a) amend the authorisation certificate; or (b) refuse to amend the authorisation certificate. Note If additional information in relation to an application is not given to the commission within the time required by the commission, the commission may refuse to consider the application. If the commission refuses to consider the application, it lapses (see s 37 (3) (b)). (3) If the commission refuses to amend the authorisation certificate, the commission must tell the applicant, in writing, the reasons for the decision. Note For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation Act, s 179.

Part 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Section 39 page 34 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (4) The commission must amend the authorisation certificate in accordance with the application if it is satisfied that the gaming area proposed to be changed will be suitable for the operation of the number of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals the casino licensee may have under the authorisation certificate. (5) In deciding whether a gaming area will be suitable for the operation of the number of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals the casino licensee may have under the authorisation certificate, the commission must consider harm minimisation strategies for patrons. 39 Amendment of authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule (1) The commission may amend an authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule on its own initiative to correct a mistake, error or omission on the authorisation certificate or authorisation schedule. (2) The commission must amend an authorisation certificate— (a) if a restricted authorisation is converted to a casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation under section 22 (Conversion of restricted authorisations— decision)—to include a statement to that effect; or (b) if a restricted authorisation is forfeited to the Territory under section 23 (Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends under Planning Act 2023, s 211 or because no approval given) or section 24 (Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in other circumstances)—to record the correct maximum number of authorisations for casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals allowed under the authorisation certificate.

Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Part 8 Section 40 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 35 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the acquisition of an authorisation under section 16 (Acquiring authorisations for casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals), the commission must amend the appropriate authorisation schedule to include the number of the acquired authorisation. (4) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the disposal of a restricted authorisation under section 24 (Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in other circumstances), the commission must amend the appropriate authorisation schedule to remove the number of the disposed authorisation. (5) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the acquisition of a casino gaming machine under section 26 (Acquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation), the commission must amend the casino gaming machine authorisation schedule to include the serial number of the casino gaming machine. (6) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the acquisition of a casino FATG terminal under section 28 (Acquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation), the commission must amend the casino FATG terminal authorisation schedule to include the serial number of the casino FATG terminal. 40 Re-issue of amended authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule (1) If the commission amends an authorisation certificate (other than the schedule to the certificate) under this Act, the commission must issue the casino licensee with an authorisation certificate that includes the amendment (a replacement authorisation certificate). (2) The replacement authorisation certificate must state— (a) that the certificate is a replacement authorisation certificate; and (b) the date the replacement authorisation certificate was issued; and

Part 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Section 41 page 36 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (c) the date the amendment commences. (3) If an authorisation schedule to an authorisation certificate is amended under this Act, the commission must issue the casino licensee with an authorisation schedule that includes the amendment (a replacement authorisation schedule). (4) The replacement authorisation schedule must state— (a) that the authorisation schedule is a replacement authorisation schedule; and (b) the date the replacement authorisation schedule was issued; and (c) the date the amendment commences. 41 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations on surrender of casino licence (1) This section applies if the casino licensee surrenders the casino licence under the Casino Control Act 2006, section 31 (Surrender of casino licence). (2) The casino licensee must notify the commission that the licensee has given the Minister written notice under the Casino Control Act 2006, section 31 (2) that the licensee surrenders the casino licence. Note 1 The surrender of the casino licence is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and sch 2). Note 2 A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or (c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)— when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)).

Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Part 8 Section 42 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 37 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) If the casino licensee notifies the commission about the surrender of the casino licence, the commission must— (a) cancel all authorisation certificates held by the licensee; and (b) give the licensee a storage permit for an interim purpose for each casino gaming machine and casino FATG terminal under the cancelled authorisation certificates. (4) If an authorisation certificate or authorisation is cancelled under this section, the casino licensee must— (a) take meter readings from each casino gaming machine and casino FATG terminal under the certificate or authorisation; and (b) render the machine or terminal inoperable; and (c) within the prescribed number of days after the day the certificate or authorisation is cancelled, give the commission— (i) details of the meter readings taken under paragraph (a); and (ii) any outstanding amount payable by the licensee in relation to the operation of the casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal under the cancelled authorisation certificate. Note Prescribed number of days—see s 48. 42 Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations—forfeiture (1) This section applies if each authorisation certificate under the casino licence is cancelled under section 41. (2) The number of authorisations for casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals under the cancelled authorisation certificates is forfeited to the Territory.

Part 8 Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Section 43 page 38 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) The casino licensee is not entitled to claim compensation from the Territory for an authorisation forfeited to the Territory under subsection (2). 43 Surrender of authorisation certificates and authorisations (1) The casino licensee may surrender— (a) 1 or both authorisation certificates under the casino licence; or (b) an authorisation. Note If the casino licensee surrenders the casino licence, all authorisation certificates under the licence are cancelled (see s 41 (3) (a)). (2) The casino licensee may surrender an authorisation certificate or authorisation by notifying the commission that the licensee surrenders the authorisation certificate or authorisation. Note 1 The surrender of the casino licence is a notifiable action (see pt 10 and sch 2). Note 2 A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives the notification (see s 50 (a)); or (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day (see s 50 (b)); or (c) if the commission asks for additional information under s 49 (3)— when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information (see s 50 (c)). (3) If an authorisation certificate or an authorisation is surrendered under this section, the commission must issue the licensee a storage permit for an interim purpose for each casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal under the surrendered certificate or authorisation if satisfied that the type of premises where the machine or terminal is to be stored is suitable for the storage of casino gaming machines or casino FATG terminals.

Amendment, surrender and cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisation schedules Part 8 Section 44 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 39 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 44 Offence—failure to dispose of casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals (1) The casino licensee commits an offence if— (a) an authorisation held by the licensee was— (i) cancelled under section 41 (Cancellation of authorisation certificates and authorisations on surrender of casino licence); or (ii) surrendered under section 43 (Surrender of authorisation certificates and authorisations); and (b) the commission gave the licensee a storage permit for a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal to which the authorisation related; and (c) the licensee fails to dispose of the machine or terminal mentioned in the storage permit— (i) in the way the commission directs; or (ii) within the time stated in the permit. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. Note The Control Act, s 23 provides that an authorised officer may enter and inspect any premises at any reasonable time to do the things mentioned in that section, including inspecting and removing any gaming equipment the officer believes on reasonable grounds to be connected with an offence against a gaming law. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the casino licensee has taken all reasonable steps to comply with subsection (1) (c). Note The defendant has an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in s (2) (see Criminal Code, s 58).

Part 9 Notification and review of decisions Section 45 page 40 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 9 Notification and review of decisions 45 Meaning of reviewable decision—pt 9 In this part: reviewable decision means a decision mentioned in schedule 1, column 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in relation to the decision. 46 Reviewable decision notices (1) If a decision-maker makes a reviewable decision, the decision-maker must give a reviewable decision notice to the casino licensee. Note The decision-maker must also take reasonable steps to give a reviewable decision notice to any other person whose interests are affected by the decision (see ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 67A). (2) In this section: decision-maker, for a reviewable decision, means— (a) the commission; or (b) the Minister. 47 Applications for review The following people may apply to the ACAT for review of a reviewable decision: (a) the casino licensee; (b) any other person whose interests are affected by the decision.

Notifiable actions Part 10 Section 48 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 41 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 10 Notifiable actions 48 Definitions—Act In this Act: notifiable action means an action mentioned in schedule 2, column 3 under a provision of this Act mentioned in column 2 in relation to the action. prescribed number of days means— (a) 10 business days; or (b) if a regulation prescribes a different number of days—that number of days. 49 Notifiable actions (1) This section applies if the casino licensee notifies the commission about a notifiable action. (2) The notification must— (a) be in writing; and (b) be given to the commission at least the prescribed number of days before the day the casino licensee undertakes the notifiable action; and (c) include anything else required by regulation. Note 1 For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5. Note 2 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4).

Part 10 Notifiable actions Section 50 page 42 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (3) On receiving a notification, the commission may, by notice, ask the following people for additional information about the notifiable action: (a) the casino licensee; (b) the disposing licensee. Note For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5. (4) If the commission gives a notice under subsection (3), the notice must state a reasonable time within which the information must be given. Note A failure to comply with this section is a ground for disciplinary action (see Casino Control Act 2006, s 33 (1) (c)). 50 Notifiable actions—date of effect A notifiable action takes effect— (a) the prescribed number of days after the day the commission receives a notification about the notifiable action; or Note Prescribed number of days—see s 48. (b) if the commission allows the notifiable action to take effect on an earlier day—that day; or (c) if the commission gives a notice under section 49 (3) requesting additional information in relation to the notification—when the commission has notified the licensee that it is satisfied in relation to the additional information. Note For working out periods of time generally, see the Legislation Act, s 151. 51 Notifiable action—amendment or cancellation (1) This section applies if the casino licensee— (a) gives the commission a notification about a notifiable action; and (b) wants to amend or cancel the notification.

Notifiable actions Part 10 Section 52 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 43 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (2) The casino licensee must give the commission written notice of the amendment or cancellation before the notifiable action takes effect. Note 1 It is an offence to make a false or misleading statement, give false or misleading information or produce a false or misleading document (see Criminal Code, pt 3.4). Note 2 For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.5. (3) An amendment takes effect 10 business days after the day the commission receives written notice of the amendment. (4) A cancellation takes effect when the commission receives written notice of the cancellation. 52 Notifiable actions—s 43 (1) This section applies to a notifiable action under section 43 (Surrender of authorisation certificates and authorisations). (2) The notification for the notifiable action must also include the following information in relation to a casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal to be stored under a storage permit: (a) the place where the casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal is to be stored; (b) the serial number of the casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal. Note For the issue of a storage permit, see s 43 (3). (3) On the date the notifiable action takes effect under section 50 (Notifiable actions—date of effect), the casino licensee must— (a) take meter readings from the casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal; and (b) render the casino gaming machine or casino FATG terminal inoperable; and (c) give the commission the details of the meter readings.

Part 11 Miscellaneous Section 53 page 44 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Part 11 Miscellaneous 53 Determination of fees (1) The Minister may determine fees for this Act. (2) A determination is a disallowable instrument. 54 Regulation-making power (1) The Executive may make regulations for this Act. (2) A regulation may make provision in relation to the following: (a) the operation (including the restriction of the operation) of peripheral equipment for casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals; (b) the minimum payout for casino gaming machines; (c) harm minimisation requirements for casino gaming machines and casino FATG terminals. (3) A regulation may create offences for contraventions of the regulations and fix maximum penalties of not more than 30 penalty units for the offences.

Reviewable decisions Schedule 1 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 45 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Schedule 1 Reviewable decisions (see s 45) column 1 item column 2 section column 3 decision 1 10 (4) refuse to consider application for casino gaming machine authorisation certificate if additional information not given within stated time 2 11 (2) refuse to issue casino gaming machine authorisation certificate 3 13 (4) refuse to consider application for casino FATG authorisation certificate if additional information not given within stated time 4 14 (2) refuse to issue casino FATG authorisation certificate 5 21 (5) refuse to consider application for conversion of restricted authorisations if additional information not given within stated time 6 22 (1) refuse to approve the conversion of restricted authorisation to casino gaming machine authorisation or casino FATG terminal authorisation 7 22 (5) approve the conversion of a lower number of restricted authorisations than the number applied for 8 37 (3) refuse to consider authorisation certificate amendment application 9 38 (2) (b) refuse to amend authorisation certificate

Schedule 2 Notifiable actions page 46 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Schedule 2 Notifiable actions (see s 48) column 1 item column 2 section column 3 notifiable action 1 16 acquisition of authorisation 2 24 disposal of authorisation 3 26 acquisition of casino gaming machine 4 28 acquisition of casino FATG terminal 5 41 surrender of casino licence

Dictionary R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 47 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Dictionary (see s 3) Note 1 The Legislation Act contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act. Note 2 For example, the Legislation Act, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms: • ACAT • ACT • Criminal Code • Executive • gambling and racing commission • Legislation Act • may (see s 146) • must (see s 146) • notifiable instrument (see s 10) • penalty unit (see s 133) • prescribed • public notice • regulation • territory planning authority • the Territory • under. authorisation means an authorisation under— (a) a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate to operate a casino gaming machine at the premises stated in the certificate; or (b) a casino FATG authorisation certificate to operate a casino FATG terminal at the premises stated in the certificate. authorisation certificate means a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate or a casino FATG authorisation certificate. authorisation certificate amendment application—see section 36 (1).

Dictionary page 48 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au authorisation number— (a) for an authorisation under a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—see section 12 (1) (e); and (b) for an authorisation under a casino FATG authorisation certificate—see section 15 (1) (e). authorisation schedule— (a) for a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—see section 12 (1) (e); and (b) for a casino FATG authorisation certificate—see section 15 (1) (e). casino FATG authorisation certificate means an authorisation certificate issued to the casino licensee under section 14 for authorisations to operate casino FATG terminals. casino FATG authorisation certificate number—see section 15 (1) (b). casino FATG terminal means a terminal connected to a fully-automated table game machine. casino FATG terminal authorisation, in relation to a casino FATG authorisation certificate—see section 21 (1). casino gaming machine— (a) means a machine— (i) designed for playing a game of chance, or of mixed chance and skill; and (ii) designed to be played completely or partly by— (A) the insertion of 1 or more coins, notes or tokens; or (B) the application of a monetary credit registered on the machine or elsewhere; and

Dictionary R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 49 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (iii) that offers, or that appears to offer, people a chance to win monetary or other valuable consideration by playing the machine; but (b) does not include a device prescribed by regulation. casino gaming machine authorisation, in relation to a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—see section 21 (1). casino gaming machine authorisation certificate means an authorisation certificate issued to the casino licensee under section 11 for authorisations to operate casino gaming machines. casino gaming machine authorisation certificate number—see section 12. casino licensee—see the Casino Control Act 2006, dictionary. class B licensee—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004, dictionary. class C licensee—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004, dictionary. commission means the gambling and racing commission. Control Act means the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999. FATG—see fully-automated table game machine. FATG terminal means a terminal connected to a FATG for the purpose of participating in a game on the FATG. fully-automated table game machine (or FATG) means an electronic gaming system or equipment that allows more than 1 person to play a game that— (a) imitates a type of game played at a table; and (b) can be played— (i) from different terminals; and (ii) without a casino employee conducting the game. gaming area amendment—see section 36 (1).

Dictionary page 50 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au gaming law—see the Control Act, dictionary. gaming rules—see section 21 (3) (c). maximum possible number, of authorisations— (a) for casino gaming machines—see section 6; and (b) for casino FATG terminals—see section 7. net loss, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system)—see section 30. net loss limit, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system)—see section 30. notifiable action—see section 48. PCS—see pre-commitment system. playing period, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines— pre-commitment system)—see section 30. pre-commitment information, for part 7 (Casino gaming machines— pre-commitment system)—see section 30. pre-commitment system (or PCS), for part 7 (Casino gaming machines—pre-commitment system)—see section 31. prescribed number of days—see section 48. proposed gaming area—see section 21 (3) (b). restricted authorisation, in relation to a casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—see section 20. small or medium club—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004, dictionary. small or medium club group—see the Gaming Machine Act 2004, dictionary. social impact statement—see section 8.

Endnotes About the endnotes 1 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 51 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Endnotes 1 About the endnotes Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes. Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel’s Office. Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history. If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering. The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications. 2 Abbreviation key A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument AF = Approved form o = order am = amended om = omitted/repealed amdt = amendment ord = ordinance AR = Assembly resolution orig = original ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph CN = Commencement notice pres = present def = definition prev = previous DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously dict = dictionary pt = part disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule Assembly reloc = relocated div = division renum = renumbered exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No Gaz = gazette RI = reissue hdg = heading s = section/subsection IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law LR = legislation register sub = substituted LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced mod = modified/modification or to be expired

Endnotes 3 Legislation history page 52 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 3 Legislation history Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 A2017-42 notified LR 13 November 2017 s 1, s 2 commenced 13 November 2017 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 4 om before commenced (see A2018-45 amdt 1.1) remainder commenced 13 May 2018 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79) as amended by Casino and Other Gaming Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-21 pt 3 notified LR 14 June 2018 s 1, s 2 commenced 14 June 2018 (LA s 75 (1)) pt 3 commenced 15 June 2018 (s 2) Gaming Legislation Amendment Act 2018 A2018-45 sch 1 pt 1.1 notified LR 4 December 2018 pt 1 taken to have commenced 15 June 2015 (s 2 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.1 taken to have commenced 13 November 2017 (s 2 (3)) Planning (Consequential Amendments) Act 2023 A2023-36 sch 1 pt 1.6 notified LR 29 September 2023 s 1, s 2 commenced 29 September 2023 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 1 pt 1.6 commenced 27 November 2023 (s 2 (1) and see Planning Act 2023 A2023-18, s 2 (2) and CN2023-10) Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.13, sch 4 pt 4.23 notified LR 6 November 2025 s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1)) sch 3 pt 3.13, sch 4 pt 4.23 commenced 16 November 2025 (s 2 (1), (9))

Endnotes Amendment history 4 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 53 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 4 Amendment history Commencement s 2 om LA s 89 (4) Social impact assessment—publication s 9 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—application s 10 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Casino gaming machine authorisation certificate—decision on application s 11 am A2025-29 amdt 3.41 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—application s 13 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Casino FATG authorisation certificate—decision on application s 14 am A2025-29 amdt 3.42 Restricted status of acquired authorisations s 20 am A2018-21 s 16 Conversion of restricted authorisations—application s 21 am A2018-21 s 17, s 18; A2023-36 amdt 1.50, amdt 1.51; A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Conversion of restricted authorisations—decision s 22 sub A2018-21 s 19 am A2023-36 amdt 1.52, amdt 1.53 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends under Planning Act 2023, s 211 or because no approval given s 23 hdg sub A2023-36 amdt 1.54 am A2023-36 amdt 1.55 Status of restricted authorisations if development approval ends in other circumstances s 24 am A2023-36 amdt 1.55 Acquiring casino gaming machine under authorisation s 26 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Acquiring casino FATG terminal under authorisation s 28 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Meaning of pre-commitment system—pt 7 s 31 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Authorisation certificate amendment—application s 36 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Amendment of authorisation certificate and authorisation schedule s 39 am A2023-36 amdt 1.56

Endnotes 4 Amendment history page 54 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 R6 16/11/25 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au Reviewable decision notices s 46 sub A2018-21 s 20 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Applications for review s 47 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Notifiable actions s 49 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Notifiable action—amendment or cancellation s 51 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Determination of fees s 53 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Regulation-making power s 54 am A2025-29 amdt 4.23 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Regulation 2018—sch 5 s 54A ins A2018-21 s 21 exp 15 June 2018 (s 54A (5)) Consequential amendments pt 12 hdg om R5 LA Legislation amended—schs 3 and 4 s 55 om R5 LA Reviewable decisions sch 1 am A2018-21 s 22 Consequential amendments sch 3 om LA s 89 (3) Other amendments—maximum authorisation numbers sch 4 om A2018-45 amdt 1.1 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Regulation 2018 sch 5 ins A2018-21 s 23 exp 15 June 2018 (s 54A (5)) Dictionary dict am A2023-36 amdt 1.57

Endnotes Earlier republications 5 R6 16/11/25 Casino (Electronic Gaming) Act 2017 Effective: 16/11/25 page 55 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au 5 Earlier republications Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order. Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical. Republication No and date Effective Last amendment made by Republication for R1 13 May 2018 13 May 2018– 14 June 2018 not amended new Act R2 15 June 2018 15 June 2018– 15 June 2018 A2018-21 amendments by A2018-21 R3 16 June 2018 16 June 2018– 3 Dec 2018 A2018-21 expiry of provisions (s 54A and sch 5) R4 4 Dec 2018 4 Dec 2018– 26 Nov 2023 A2018-45 amendments by A2018-45 R5 27 Nov 2023 27 Nov 2023– 15 Nov 2025 A2023-36 amendments by A2023-36 © Australian Capital Territory 2025