Regulating bodies and roles
The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) is responsible for regulating casinos in NSW.
The Casino Control Act 1992 was amended on 5 September 2022 to:
- establish the NICC and
- include comprehensive measures targeting key issues such as money laundering and other criminal activity.
For more about their role see NSW Independent Casino Commission website.
Role of Liquor & Gaming NSW
Under the delegation of the NICC, Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) administers systems for the licensing, supervision, and control of NSW's two casinos.
As part of this administration, L&GNSW assists the NICC to:
- oversee casino operations, including overt and covert operations to ensure compliance with gambling harm minimisation requirements
- approve and license relevant casino staff
- approve the games to be played in a casino and the rules under which such games are played
- approve gaming equipment for use in a casino
- approve the operating times of a casino.
See Liquor & Gaming web pages:
- Casino compliance
- Casino Special Employee Licence
- Training in Responsible Conduct of Gambling
- Gaming resources library
Before 2022 reforms, the Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) conducted reviews, investigations and inquiries relating to casino licences and operations.
You can access casino reviews and investigations undertaken by ILGA before 2022 on the NICC website.
Casino licences and regulatory agreements
See the NICC website for details on current and previous licences for casinos in NSW:
NICC - licences and regulatory agreements
Inquiries, transcripts and reports
You can access previous reviews, investigations and inquiries relating to casino licences and operations on the NICC website. This includes: