Casino licensing

Casino licensing in Queensland is a complex process. Usually the Queensland Government will call for submissions by placing an advertisement worldwide, calling for expression of interest.

A comprehensive brief to applicants document is issued to interested parties. Submissions must contain information on the organisation wishing to establish the casino. After the government has selected a preferred applicant, negotiations will begin with completion of the casino complex and the awarding of the licence usually taking some years to finalise.

Legislation

Casinos operate under the following legislation:

Casino licence holders

  • Breakwater Island Limited (The Ville Resort - Casino)
  • Destination Brisbane Consortium Integrated Resort Operations Pty Ltd (The Star, Brisbane)
  • The Star Entertainment QLD Custodian Pty Ltd (The Star Gold Coast)
  • Reef Corporate Services Limited (Reef Hotel Casino)

Employee licences for casinos

Find out how to apply for a:

Gambling exclusions in casinos

From 30 September 2024, casino operators must notify other casino operators about people they exclude from gambling.

Each casino operator must exercise due diligence and consider whether or not they replicate the exclusion based on their assessment and risk appetite. They must record information about their decision in a register.

Read the guideline for casinos on information sharing about gambling exclusions and use the form to notify other casino operators of/record a gambling exclusion (Form 100DA).

Resources for casino licensees

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