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Guidelines for completing Applications Forms

To help us process your application as quickly as possible, read these guidelines before completing your form. If you are still not sure how to complete a form, contact us.

  • Ensure that you write in BLOCK LETTERS and answer every question.
  • If a question does not apply, state “N/A”. If there are no details to disclose in response to a particular question, state “NIL”.
  • If the space available is insufficient supply the required information on an attachment page. Precede each answer with the number applicable to that question.
  • All applicants must provide witnessed copies of required identification documents as per instructions detailed in the application form.

Licensed Premises Gaming Licence

Individuals, partnerships, companies or incorporated bodies may apply to operate keno and/or gaming machines at licensed premises in Tasmania.

The Associate application form must be completed by the persons set out in section A of the application below.


Special Employee and Technician Licences

A special employee is a person employed by a hotel or club to undertake specific gaming duties, such as operating keno or attending to gaming machines. Special employees include keno writers, gaming machine attendants and gaming supervisors.

A technician is a person who repairs, services, or installs gaming equipment. A technician is not a special employee and is separately licensed.

The form below is to be completed by all individuals applying for a special employee or a technician licence.


Recognition of Interstate Gaming Licences

Under the Mutual Recognition Act 1992, the Tasmanian Gaming Commission may be able to issue either a Special employee’s licence or a Technician’s licence to any person who is currently licensed in another jurisdiction.



Tasmanian Gaming Licence

Tasmanian gaming licences allow licence holders to conduct gaming activities by means of a telecommunications device including internet gaming. Activities that fall under a Tasmanian gaming licence include sports betting, simulated gaming, betting exchange, fixed odds wagering and major lotteries.

Companies applying for a Tasmanian gaming licence must fill out the application for a Tasmanian gaming licence and an associate application form for all Directors and associates of the company.

Individuals applying for a Tasmanian gaming licence must fill out the application for a Tasmanian gaming licence and Associate application form.


    Related information

    Applying for listing on the Roll of Recognised Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers of Gaming Equipment

    Individuals wishing to manufacture, sell or supply gaming machines, gaming machine games and gaming equipment; or service, repair, test or maintain gaming equipment need to apply for listing on the Roll.


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