You need a licence for gaming machines
- To have gaming machines in your venue you need a Hotel or Club licence.
- To manufacture, sell, service or test gaming machines, you need a gaming-related licence.
- It's against the law to be in possession of a gaming machine unless properly authorised.
Managing, making and monitoring machines
Forms and resources
- Responsible gambling officers
- Responsibilities for licence holders - including incident registers and more.
Latest news
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The former licensee of a Canley Vale hotel has been fined $44,000 for repeatedly operating gaming machines during mandatory shutdown hours.
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A suite of Vibrancy Reforms commenced on 24 November 2025. These reforms build on earlier changes introduced in 2024 and 2023 and have been introduced to support a thriving night‑time economy and the associated music and cultural sectors.
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A suite of Vibrancy Reforms commenced on 24 November 2025, which build on earlier changes introduced in 2024 and 2023 to support a thriving night‑time economy and the associated music and cultural sectors.
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Contact us at Liquor & Gaming NSW
We welcome your feedback, enquiries and complaints about us or a licensed business.
Phone: 1300 024 720 Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm
Email: contact.us@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au
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Our website: www.nsw.gov.au/liquorandgaming