Fees and charges

Gaming and wagering licensing fees and charges.

Fees and charges are subject to change.

Gaming application fees 

An application is not considered lodged until the fee has been received.  For paper-based applications an invoice for payment will be issued on receipt of your emailed or posted form.

Payment options

Payment be made through via:

  • the applicant’s online portal account;
  • posting a cheque made payable to The Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia; or
  • a BPOINT payment link can be emailed on request. 

Application fees are not subject to GST. 

Applications will not be progressed until the fee is received.  Generally the application fee is not refundable, even if the application is refused or withdrawn. 

Fees and charges

Download the complete list of fees and charges

Approval of premises
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for approval of premises for a specific function (one playing date only)
$25
Application for approval of premises for a permit of a continuing nature (up to 5 years)
$85.50
Bingo
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a permit to conduct Bingo for a single playing date
$25
Application for a permit to conduct Bingo for a permit of a continuing nature (not exceeding 6 months)
$39
Calcutta Lottery
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a permit to conduct a standard lottery described as Calcutta for up to 7 days$85.50
Application for a permit to conduct a standard lottery described as Calcutta for up to 3 months$175
Continuing Lottery
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Permit to conduct a continuing lottery for up to 7 days$18.50
Permit to conduct a continuing lottery for up to 12 months
$30.50
Copy/search fees
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Fee for a copy of an extract from the register$17.50
Fee for a search of the register for an identified entry$9.50
Gaming equipment
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a function permit for an item of gaming equipment
$39
Application for a function permit for a class of gaming equipment
$68
Application for a permit of a continuing nature for an item of gaming equipment
$73.50
Application for a permit of a continuing nature for a class of gaming equipment
$132
Gaming function
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a permit to conduct gaming (single function) 1 to 5 tables
$260.50
Application for a permit to conduct gaming (single function) 6 to 10 tables
$417.50
Application for a permit to conduct gaming (single function) more than 10 tables
$417.50
Permit of a continuing nature (multiple dates), where gaming takes place on 1 to 5 tables
$210
Permit of a continuing nature (multiple dates), where gaming takes place on 6 to 10 tables$387
Permit of a continuing nature (multiple dates), where gaming takes place on more than 10 tables$483.50
Operator's certificate
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for an operator's certificate
$289.50
Application for the issue of certificate for the purpose of assisting in the conduct of bingo for hire or reward$175
Standard Lottery
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 7 days where the total retail value of prizes or prize money does not exceed $5000
$39
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 7 days where the total retail value of prizes or prize money more than $5000
$85.50
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 3 months where the total retail value of prizes or prize money is not more than $5000
$54.50
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 3 months where the total retail value of prizes or prize money is more than $5000, but not more than $50,000
$132
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 3 months, where the total retail value of prizes or prize money is more than $50,000, but not more than $100,000
$255.50
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 3 months, where the total retail value of prizes or prize money is more than $100,000, but not more than $200,000
$488.50
Application for a permit to conduct a Standard Lottery for a permit valid up to 3 months where the total retail value of prizes or prize money is more than $200,000$721
Supplier's certificate
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for approval as a Licensed Supplier (under section 104B) for the sale or supply of continuing lottery tickets and/or bingo cards
$354
Application for an issue of a certificate relating to (under section 88(5)) the sale, supply, maintenance or repair of tables and equipment used in table games and video lottery terminals
$365
Application for an issue of a certificate relating to (under section 88(5)) application for approval of a person to operate, or remove money from gaming equipment$30.50
Two Up
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a permit to conduct Two Up for a single function by a country race club authorised
$175
Application for a permit to conduct Two Up for a single function otherwise
$260.50
Application for a permit to conduct Two Up for a function of a continuing nature (multiple dates) by a country race club per day authorised
$139
Application for a permit to conduct Two Up for a single function of a continuing nature (multiple dates) otherwise per day authorised
$210
Video lottery terminal
Fee description Fee (no GST applicable)
Application for a permit to operate a video lottery terminal
$39
Page reviewed 03 January 2025
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