Guidelines and directions for gaming machine operators

You must follow the rules and regulations when managing a licenced venue or operating a gaming machine.

Gaming machine operators guidelines

If you are a gaming machine licensee or machine manager, the gaming machine operators guidelines will help you understand your obligations in managing and operating a licensed gaming machine venue.

The guidelines include information about:

• day-to-day operation
• required monthly and annual reports
• approval and permits needed for changes or upgrades.

Read the gaming machine operators guidelines PDF (1.1 MB).

Gaming machine directions

If you're a licensed gaming machine operator, you must comply with the 2023 gaming machine directions.

The directions provide practical guidance on how to operate gaming machines, including:

• ATM and EFTPOS positioning
• gaming machine placement
• rules relating to cashless gaming systems.

Read the directions:

Directions to gaming machine licensees 2023 PDF (302.8 KB)
Directions to gaming machine licensees 2023 DOCX (40.7 KB)

Contact

If you have any questions, contact a gaming inspector:

• call 08 8999 1800
• email gamingmachineact@nt.gov.au.