Application for a Decrease in the Number of Gaming Machines

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Lodgement Guide

Decrease in the Number of Approved Gaming Machines

A licensee may apply to the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner to decrease the number of gaming machines approved under the gaming machine licence. In the case of a licensed club the supporting committee resolution is required (i.e. minutes of the committee meeting showing agreement to decrease the number of gaming machines).

Where a licensee holds entitlements equal to the approved number of machines and has installed all machines, a decrease will result in one or more machines being removed from an approved gaming area. Therefore, an application will also be required to vary the layout of the gaming area. A redefinition of the gaming area may also be required depending on the extent of the change.

The application to decrease (and any associated application to vary layout or redefine area) will be granted effective from the date on which the machine or machines are removed from the gaming area and when the entitlements are sold or otherwise transferred.

Help Lodging an Application

Applicants may wish to contact a solicitor or relevant industry association before making an application.

Documents Required For Application for a Decrease in the Number of Gaming Machines

Minimum Documentation

An application must include the following:

Application for Increase or Decrease of Approved Gaming Machines