The functions of the Commission are to:

  • Receive and consider applications for a licence to operate a casino; subject to section 32A(3) and pursuant to consideration and determination of any application it receives for a casino licence, to decide whether to grant or refuse a provisional casino licence;

  • Investigate the suitability of applicants for licences and issue a licence where appropriate;

  • Do all things it is authorised or required to do under this Act, including:

    • Administering the gaming legislation

    • supervising, regulating, and inspecting the operations of casinos, the persons responsible for such operations and the conduct of gaming within the casinos;

    • ensuring that the handling, collection, disbursement and counting of money within casino premises is supervised;

    • detecting offences committed within casino premises or in relation to casinos;

    • receiving and investigating complaints from casino patrons concerning the conduct of gaming in the casino;

    • checking casino records as required;

    • inspecting, testing, and approving gaming equipment used in casinos; and

    • preparing and providing the Minister such reports concerning the operation of casinos and the conduct of gaming in them as the Commission thinks fit or as the Minister may request.

  • Supervise casino operations and casino operators for the purpose of detecting or preventing money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

    • In accordance with any statutory provision in that behalf, to manage exchange control matters and regulate transactions, in accordance with law, as required to comply with such provisions in casinos.

    • Make decisions regarding disciplinary action with respect to casino operators and special employees.

    • Perform such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the Commission by or under this Act or any other enactment.

Board decisions are a management tool, guiding the operations of the Commission. Board members’ combined expertise allows the Commission’s assured progression as a regulator. All Board decisions are documented in the meeting minutes which are circulated in a timely manner, and confirm allocated activities are duly carried out.

By developing the necessary legal parameters, safeguards for the community and encouraging sustainable business conditions, the Commission ensures gaming operators function in a strong regulatory environment.