Queensland Gambling Legislation
- Queensland Gambling Legislation 2020
- Queensland Gambling Legislation Rules
- Queensland Gambling Legislation Definition
Gambling is a significant public health issue, with around 80,000 to 160,000 (or 0.5 - 1.0%) of Australian adults experiencing significant problems from gambling and a further 250,000 to 350,000 (or 1.4 - 2.1% of adults) experiencing moderate risks that may make them vulnerable to problem gambling. Minister: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Agency: Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
- Self-exclusion from gambling venues or activities. Self-exclusion (self-banning) is when you ask a gambling venue to exclude you from the venue or a gambling activity offered at the venue. By law, venues are required to assist any person requesting a self-exclusion.
- Advice for online gambling consumers. With today’s technology, gambling online is easy and accessible. But you should understand what protections you have as a consumer when using an online gambling service. Generally, Australian consumer law applies to any product or service you buy in Queensland or around Australia.
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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:
- Jupiters Casino Agreement Act 1983.
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)
- The Star Entertainment QLD Limited (Treasury Brisbane)
- Reef Corporate Services Limited (Reef Hotel Casino)
Licences for casino employees
Casino employee licence
Find out how to apply for a casino employee licence on the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS).
Casino key employee licence
Find out how to apply for a casino key employee licence on the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS).
Resources for casino licensees
Queensland Gambling Legislation 2020
Compliance forms
Resource manual
Code of practice
Also consider...
- Check the fees and charges for Queensland gaming licensing.
- Read about the technical requirements for casino equipment.
- Find out more about gaming rules, including the rights and obligations of both the player and licensed gaming operator.
- Find out how penalties for late payment of liquor licence fees affect gaming licensees.
- Last reviewed: 23 Aug 2018
- Last updated: 23 Aug 2018
General enquiries 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
- Licence and permit enquiries
1300 072 322
OLGRlicensing@justice.qld.gov.au
Queensland Gambling Legislation Rules
- Gaming compliance enquiries
Queensland Gambling Legislation Definition
- Liquor compliance enquiries
- Media enquiries (07) 3738 8556