Policy

The department's policies.

Approval for juveniles to be on licensed premises

The 3 circumstances where prior approval is required before a juvenile is permitted on a licensed premises.

Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) at Crown Perth

The purpose of this policy is to describe the requirements placed on Crown Perth by the Gaming and Wagering Commission (the Commission) in relation to the placement of, and withdrawal limits from ATMs at Crown Perth.

Banned Drinkers Register

A Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) is a register of people who are prohibited by current legislation from purchasing packaged (takeaway) liquor from some or all licensed premises in Western Australia.

Casino gaming on cruise ships policy

Guidance for cruise ships with onboard casino gaming facilities travelling through or docking in Western Australian waters.

Certificates of planning authority and local government

The legislative requirements for planning approvals and local government certifications.

Community poker policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the manner in which poker may be lawfully played and conducted in Western Australia.

Document cover for GWC's Compliance and Enforcement Policy

Compliance and Enforcement Policy

This document outlines the current enforcement powers, priorities and regulatory posture of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia (GWC).

Conditions attached to a Standard Lottery Permit

Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 Section 101(1)(a)

Electronic gaming machines – return to player (RTP) policy

Adoption of technical standards for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) as set out in the Gaming Machine National Standard.

Electronic gaming machines policy

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.

Entertainment condition

This condition requires everyone on the licensed premises meets certain standards of dress and behaviour.

Extended trading permits

What extended trading permits are and their specific requirements.

Fire safety measures in licensed premises

All licensed premises must meet minimum fire safety standards.

Harm minimisation plan

Requirements to meet and maintain measures and practices of harm minimisation.

Licensing of Security Officers at Crown Perth (Casino Operator) policy

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.

Liquor accords

Guidance as to the legislative and operational requirements associated with Liquor Accords.

Match-fixing in sport policy

Outline of the Gaming and Wagering Commission’s strategy in complying with the National Policy on Match-Fixing in Sport.

Objections and submissions

Legislative requirements relevant to objections and submissions under the Act.

Occasional liquor licences

An occasional licence allows a licensee to sell or supply alcohol, for an occasion of no more than 3 weeks.

Permitted number of guests of lodgers

Information on how many adult guests a lodger may have on a licensed premises.

Probity assessments policy

Guidance to casino employees, gaming suppliers, gaming operators, bookmakers, bookmaker managers, bookmaker employees and RWWA key employees in relation to the probity requirements.

Responsible promotion and advertising of alcohol

Licensees must ensure responsible promotion or advertising of alcohol.

Security licensing conditions

Possible security measures for higher risk premises and events.

Special facility licences

What special facility licences are and their specific requirements.

Standard Lottery policy

Eligible organisations who wish to raise funds for purposes other than private gain or commercial undertaking may apply for a standard lottery permit. This policy provides guidance as to the legislative requirements relating to these permit types.

Standards of licensed premises

Director of Liquor Licensing Policy

Takeaway Alcohol Management System

A Takeaway Alcohol Management System (TAMS) is a system designed to support liquor restrictions, by reducing opportunities for people to purchase quantities of liquor, above what is mandated within any applicable restriction.

Temporary bars

Guidance on applying for a liquor licence or permit for a temporary bar at an event.

Two-up policy

The Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987 (the Act) provides for the issue of a Two-up permit to country race clubs and other organisations, which are located outside of a 100km radius of Crown Perth.

Video lottery terminals policy

Guidance on the issuing of video lottery terminal (VLT) permits to sporting organisations/clubs, community/charitable organisations and local hotel based sporting/community associations.

When a residence may be a licensed premises

Explains the limited circumstances in which a residential premises to become a licensed premises.

Page reviewed 15 July 2025