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A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.
For the year ended 30 June 2022.
For the year ended 30 June 2021.
Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 Section 101(1)(a)
For the year ended 30 June 2020.
For the year ended 30 June 2019.
WA Appendix to the Gaming Machine National Standard 2016
The purpose of this guideline is to clarify the legislative requirements surrounding gambling advertising and the offering of certain benefits, considerations or rewards (i.e. ‘inducements’).
Gambling for most people is a form of entertainment that is enjoyed responsibly, however, for some people their gambling can lead to problems that may not only affect them individually, but also have an effect on their families and friends.
Information for permit holders.
For Bingo permit holders.
General information for Standard Lotteries (raffles)
Guidance for cruise ships with onboard casino gaming facilities travelling through or docking in Western Australian waters.
Adoption of technical standards for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) as set out in the Gaming Machine National Standard.
Guidelines used by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (the Commission) in determining whether a game played by an electronic gaming machine (EGM) that is not a poker machine is authorised for use at the casino.
Guidance for casino operators and persons wishing to be employed as security officers by the casino operator as to the licensing requirements of the Gaming and Wagering Commission.
Requirements placed on Crown Perth in relation to the placement of, and withdrawal limits from, Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) and EFTPOS/Contactless payments on the gaming footprint at Crown Perth.
Outline of the Gaming and Wagering Commission’s strategy in complying with the National Policy on Match-Fixing in Sport.
Requirements of betting operators who use or publish WA race fields as part of their wagering operations.
Guidance to casino employees, gaming suppliers, gaming operators, bookmakers, bookmaker managers, bookmaker employees and RWWA key employees in relation to the probity requirements.
Guidance on the issuing of video lottery terminal (‘VLT’) permits to sporting organisations/clubs, community/charitable organisations and local hotel based sporting/community associations.