Gaming applications

Permits, guides and information for gaming activities in Western Australia.

The department has forms and application kits relevant to gaming.

A permit may be issued to an organisation on the proviso that the purpose of raising funds is not for private gain or commercial undertaking.

If you are conducting community poker events involving cash poker you now must include a signed, dated and completed Community Poker Risk Plan (CPRP)

This includes applications that propose both cash poker and tournament poker as part of the same gaming function.

Gaming applications

You can apply for the following gaming applications through the online portal:

  • Standard Lottery Permit
  • Standard Lottery Financial Returns
  • Calcutta Permit
  • Calcutta Financial Return
  • Gaming Function Permit
  • Gaming Function Financial Returns

Apply for a licence through the online portal

Gaming application forms

Gaming permit forms to download, complete and submit.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges are subject to change on 1 January each year.

Fees and charges

Gaming financial returns online lodgement guides

How to lodge gaming returns.

GST rebate

The department administers a rebate scheme, which is available to WA-based racing and gambling operations claiming GST payable on gross gambling margin.

GST rebate

Page reviewed 04 June 2026