Gaming and Wagering Commission

$10 betting cap in force for electronic gaming machines at Crown

The State Government continues to deliver reforms addressing concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission, particularly around reducing the risk of gambling-related harm. Since 1 July 2023, a cap of $10 per bet has been introduced for all electronic gaming machines (EGM) across the main gaming floor at Crown Casino Perth. EGMs are a popular form of gambling for visitors to Crown Casino Perth

Crown Casino Perth is currently allowed to have up to 2500 EGMs across its gaming floor, which varies depending on their business needs. The popularity of EGMs is an area of concern for at-risk gamblers who are unable to moderate or control their betting.

The State Government is also planning to introduce further EGM harm minimisation measures including:

• pre-set weekly loss limits
• pre-set weekly time limits
• cashless EGMs with mandated carded play to monitor player gambling.

Read more about the $10 betting caps in the press release issued by Hon. Reece Whitby, Minister for Racing and Gaming.

Minimum bets guidelines for bookmakers

The GWC has recently issued information about bookmaker obligations in relation to minimum bets. The Betting Control Regulations 1978 set out the conditions in which there apply. To help ensure bookmakers understand their rights and responsibilities we have produced the guide, Minimum bet limits.

Mark the date: Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2023

This year's events will take place between 22 and 28 October 2023.

Changes to permissible fees for professional fundraising services that support standard lotteries

We've introduced changes to the minimum amount that must be retained by a charity or not-for-profit organisation when a professional fundraising firm is used to operate a lottery on their behalf.  This means that charities and not-for-profits will retain a bigger portion of the monies raised.

From 1 January 2024 the minimum return to the charity or not-for-profit organisation will be increased from 23% to 30% of gross proceeds raised through a standard lottery. It is important to note that this change only applied to a standard lottery permit where the service of a professional fundraiser is being engaged by a charity of a not-for-profit organisation.