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. A Casino Special Employee Licence is required if you are employed by, or work in, a casino and you: move, exchange, or count money and chips operate or maintain gaming equipment are involved in the conduct of gaming. The Office of Responsible Gambling currently has the following opportunities for funding: Infrastructure Grants. Responsible Gambling Fund Grants. Activate Sydney@Night Grants. NSW Liquor Accords Grants. 2019 RGAW - Community Event Grants Program. Gambling research capacity grants.

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Melbourne’s Crown Casino is under threat of losing its licence with the Victorian government bringing forward an investigation into the controversial gaming venue.

The Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) will review the state’s largest single-site private sector employer following “concerning evidence” which came out of a NSW inquiry into Crown Sydney.

It was revealed the NSW gambling regulator last month blocked the planned launch of the casino group’s new $2.2 billion Sydney gaming complex.

The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority halted the opening after Crown made an 11th-hour submission to the Bergin inquiry — held this year to probe the suitability of Crown Resorts to hold a Sydney gaming licence — about criminals allegedly laundering cash through Crown in Melbourne and Perth.

A dedicated commissioner will be appointed to the VCGLR to hold the seventh Crown Casino review.

The state’s Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Minister Melissa Horne said there was “a need for an immediate response” in Victoria following “concerning evidence” presented during the course of the NSW investigation.

“We’re making sure Crown Melbourne conducts its business in a transparent and appropriate manner,” she said.

“This review is needed given the evidence we’ve seen come out of the NSW inquiry.

“While we await the findings of that investigation, it’s appropriate to bring forward the next review to ensure Crown Melbourne is suitable to hold a licence in Victoria.”

The most recent investigation, the Sixth Casino Review, occurred in 2018.

The ILGA Inquiry will hand down its findings in February 2021.

Casino Special Employee Licence

• move, exchange, or count money and chips
• operate or maintain gaming equipment
• are involved in the conduct of gaming
• work as casino security
• hold a managerial role that authorises you to make decisions
• are directed to apply for the licence.

If you are a licence holder, you are required to renew your licence every seven years.

Legislation governing Casino Special Employees:

Additional information

Your privacy

Your information is collected by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) to be used for the purpose of processing your application and may be disclosed to other Government agencies for this purpose.

Applying for a licence

Application cost $255*:

• if you are employed by a casino, your employer will pay for your application
• if you are contracted to work for a casino, you will pay for your application.

* Fee increases with CPI on 1 July each year.

​Collect and scan the below list of documents to submit with your licence application:

• a credit report issued by a national credit reporting body within the last three months.
  Your name and date of birth must exactly match the official name on your birth certificate, or any name change documents issued since then - like a marriage or deed poll certificate.
• an overseas police certificate issued within the past six months if you have moved to Australia within the past twelve months.
• proof of eligibility to work in Australia - this could include a birth certificate, passport or citizenship certificate for Australian and New Zealand citizens or valid working visa for non-Australian citizens.
• photo identification like your passport, Australian driver licence or an Australian Government issued photo card.
• the last Australian income tax return which you have lodged and the notice of assessment, or the overseas equivalent.
• proof of change of name documentation like your marriage or deed poll certificate, if applicable.
• any court records relating to any present or past civil or criminal court proceedings to which you are or were a part, if applicable.
  A criminal check will be required by your employer after submission so all criminal charges and guilty verdicts must be disclosed with your application. Findings of guilt do not automatically disqualify you from being issued with a licence but are handled on a risk assessment basis.
• current New South Wales security licence - where applicable.

Application Forms

Complete the two submission forms once you've collected and scanned all your relevant documentation.

1. CAS300 Casino special employee licence probity form PDF, 1238.07 KB
   You will need an authorised witness to sign and witness your signature on the statutory declaration in the Probity Form. This form is used to determine your suitability to hold a casino special employee licence.
2. Casino Special Employee Online Application
   Attach a copy of all your scanned documents and your completed, signed, and scanned Probity Form.

Change of circumstance form

Renewal Forms

You will need to renew your licence every seven years. L&GNSW will send a text and email notification to you when it's time.

1. Online renewal form - attach all documentation required and the above CAS300 Probity Form.

​Criminal history check

A criminal history check is required for all Casino Special Employee applicants. This may require you to provide finger and palm prints. If you are employed by the casino, your employer will arrange this.

All criminal charges and guilty verdicts must be disclosed with your application. Findings of guilt do not automatically disqualify you from being issued with a licence but are handled on a risk assessment basis.

Assessing your application

Your application will be submitted to your employer for their review, or to L&GNSW directly if you are a contractor. Your employer will contact you if they require further information and will lodge the application on your behalf with L&GNSW.

Before granting you a Casino Special Employee Licence, ILGA has to be satisfied that you are a suitable person to hold a licence. For that purpose, ILGA will make an assessment of your:

• integrity, responsibility, personal background
• financial stability
• general reputation having regard to character and honesty.

ILGA uses the information provided in the online application, probity form, the criminal history check, and other attached documents to assess your suitability.

You may be granted a Provisional Casino Employee Licence pending determination of your application.

If your information changes between your application being submitted and the application outcome you must notify ILGA immediately by completing the form: CA0040 Casino special employee - notify/update details form PDF, 698.51 KB.

Further information may be requested before granting your licence. Failure to provide information requested by the Authority may result in the refusal of your application.

Note: If you are employed directly by a casino, contact your employer if you have a question about your application.

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If you are employed as a contractor at a casino, contact L&GNSW if you have a question about your application.

Nsw Gambling License Requirements

Application Outcome

You will be notified via email of the outcome of your application.

A casino special employee must:

• wear a clearly visible form of identification approved by ILGA
• not gamble in the casino
• not seek or accept any gratuity, consideration, or other benefit from a patron
• you must advise in writing of any change in circumstances that may impact your licence.

Changes in contact and circumstances that may impact your licence

Licence holder must notify ILGA in writing within 14 days of:

• a change to your name or contact details
• an involvement in criminal, civil or alternative dispute resolution proceedings
• a change consisting of the obtaining of judgment against you
• a suspension or termination by a casino operator
• your exclusion from another casino
• any disciplinary action relating to any other liquor, gaming, racing or wagering authorisation, including any jurisdiction outside of Australia.

Changes in your financial circumstances
Notify ILGA as soon as possible of changes in your financial circumstances including:

• becoming bankrupt
• applying to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors
• compounding with creditors or making an assignment of remuneration for their benefit
• entering into a compromise or scheme of arrangement with creditors.

Nsw Gambling License Application

Complete and submit:CA0040 Casino special employee - notify/update details form PDF, 698.51 KB

A Casino Special Employee Licence is valid for seven years unless:

• your circumstances change, and you surrender your licence to ILGA
• your licence is cancelled by ILGA

• You can continue to work provided that your renewal application was lodged with L&GNSW before your licence expiry date.
• If you do not lodge your renewal before the expiry date then you are not able to continue working.

Nsw Gambling License Renewal

Speak to your employer if you do not receive an email notification 90 days before your licence expires.

Renewing your licence

There are three steps to renewing your licence:

1. Collect and scan the documents required that are outlined in the form at Step 2
2. Complete the form: CAS300 Casino special employee licence probity form PDF, 1238.07 KB
3. Complete the online renewal form and attach all documents and the form from Step 2. Note: you will need the renewal number that was emailed to you for this step.