Casino Liquor Licence
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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:
The annual license renewal deadline was already extended from June 30 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The license holders who could be at risk include Atlantic City liquor stores, restaurants. You will require this licence if you intend to establish and operate a casino in New South Wales. Only one casino licence may be in force at any time in NSW. When a casino licence is available, the Authority will publicly invite expression of interest for applications. Your licence will be subject to conditions as outlined in the legislation. Department of Taxation. In addition, if I am granted a liquor license, I understand that I am expected to comply with all liquor laws, including, but not limited to NRS 369 and 597, Nevada Administration Code, and all Federal laws. Noncompliance can result in fines, suspension or revocation of my license, and criminal prosecution. New applications. A liquor sales licence may be issued to allow the sale and service of alcohol to the public for on-site consumption. Only owners of a business can apply for a liquor sales licence. The business does not have to be primarily involved with the sale and service of food or liquor, but must be located in a pre.
- 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 Liquor Licence Plate
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
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
Casino Liquor Licence Application
General enquiries 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
- Licence and permit enquiries
Casino Liquor Licence Online
1300 072 322
OLGRlicensing@justice.qld.gov.au
- Gaming compliance enquiries
- Liquor compliance enquiries
- Media enquiries (07) 3738 8556
Casino Liquor Licence Search
New applications
A liquor sales licence may be issued to allow the sale and service of alcohol to the public for on-site consumption.
Only owners of a business can apply for a liquor sales licence. The business does not have to be primarily involved with the sale and service of food or liquor, but must be located in a premises open to the public or private members (such as a social club). Liquor licences will not be issued to private residences (unless for instance, it is for a bed and breakfast) or businesses not registered with the government.
Liquor licences may also be combined with an endorsement. Endorsements allow licence holders to sell and serve alcohol under specific circumstances (see the Endorsements page for more information).
More detailed information and requirements regarding liquor sales licensing can be found in the attached Guide for First-Time Applicants for a Liquor Sales Licence.
Application Process
Where an application for a liquor sales licence has been filed with the AGCO and there has been no liquor sales licence at that address for at least six (6) months, the AGCO posts a public notification to allow local residents the opportunity to comment on the proposed licence. For more information on public notification, and to view current notices of liquor licence applications, please visit the page Liquor Sales Licences - Applications in Your Municipality.
Your application will be reviewed based on risk-based principles. This means that you (the applicant), your business and your business location will be evaluated based on a set criteria. If there are potential risks to the public safety or the public interest identified as part of your application for a liquor sales licence, then there may be a further investigation conducted by the AGCO. You may be required to disclose additional personal and financial information, and/or your application may be approved subject to conditions which are designed to mitigate against the identified risks. View more information about Risk-Based Licensing.
AGCO services for Ontario’s Liquor Sales Licence holders are 100% online! You will complete all of your alcohol-related transactions with the AGCO online. For more information, please visit the iAGCO Information page.
All alcohol-related transactions with the AGCO must now be completed online through the iAGCO web-based portal. All transactions are offered online only.
Licensees can select a two or four year term duration when applying for and renewing licences or authorizations, with fees payable to match the length of the term. For a description of the fee structure, please visit the Alcohol Licensing Fees page.