Business

Coral Island Gaming Commission

The independent body that licenses and supervises casino gaming on the island, keeps the public register and runs the self-exclusion scheme.

An independent Commission

The Coral Island Gaming Commission was established by the Gaming and Casino Control Ordinance 2026. It decides licences independently of Ministers. Where a member of the Government has an interest in an applicant or a licence holder, the interest is published in the Register of Interests.

Licence classes and fees

LicenceForFeeLasts
Casino operator's licenceA company operating a casino on the island$25,000180 days
Key employee licenceManagers and others who control gaming operations$1,00090 days
Gaming employee licenceDealers, cashiers and floor staff$25090 days
Gaming event permitA tournament or single gaming event$2,500The event

The fit and proper test

Every applicant must show that they are fit and proper to hold a licence. The Commission checks warrants and convictions and may inspect premises.

  • An active warrant bars every class of licence.
  • A conviction in the last 30 days bars a casino operator's or key employee licence.

Responsible gaming

Every casino must display the responsible gaming notice and run the self-exclusion scheme. If you want to stop yourself from gambling, ask the casino operator to exclude you. The operator must notify the Commission.

The public register

Every licence in force is on the register of gaming licences. Individuals are named only if they agree.