Casinos in Queensland

Queensland is the second-biggest state in Australia. Located in northeast Australia, it has a population of more than 5.2 million people. The state is home to ten of the biggest cities in Australia, including the Gold Coast, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Toowoomba, and Ipswich.

Size of Queensland	Second largest Australian state 1,727,000 square kilometers
Most Populated Area	Over half of the population of Queensland lives in the suburbs outside Brisbane
Population	Over four million people
Important Gaming Laws	Casino Control Act 1982 Casino Control Regulation 1999 Gaming Machine Act 1991 Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998 Wagering Act 1998 Keno Act 1996 Lotteries Act 1997
Licensed Casinos	The Star Gold Coast The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns The Ville Resort Casino in Townsville Treasury Casino in Brisbane

Legality of Casinos in Queensland

Queensland has the following gaming rules:

• Casino Gaming Rule
• Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Rule 2010
• Keno Rule 2010
• Lotteries Rule

The following table provides information about the legalities of gambling in Queensland:

Queensland Gambling Information Portal	https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/hospitality-tourism-sport/liquor-gaming/gaming
Legal Games	Machine gaming, charitable and non-profit gaming, lotteries, sports betting, casinos, and keno
Unlawful Games	According to Section 230A of the Criminal Code, unlawful games are chance-based games or games of mixed skill and chance played outside a licensed casino.
Gambling Regulator in Queensland	The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR), a part of the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG)
Responsibilities of the OLGR	Regulate the liquor industry and ensure that its development minimizes harm related to alcohol consumption Maintain the integrity of the gambling industry and minimize gambling-related harm Distribute community benefit funds through several grants programs Ensure that the community and the state get the benefits from gambling Regulate interactive gambling in Queensland

Here are some facts about gambling legalities in Queensland:

• The Charitable and Non-profit Gaming Act of 1999 authorizes bingo, art unions, online raffles, lucky envelopes, promotional games, and Calcutta sweeps.
• Only licensed bodies can host non-profit and charitable games online.
• The Lotteries Act of 1997 governs online lotteries in Queensland.
• The Golden Casket Lottery Corporation Limited is the only holder of a lotteries license in Queensland.
• Similarly, UBET QLD Limited is the only holder of a license for sports and horse race wagering in the state.
• Queensland will not consider new applications till June 30, 2044.

Queensland Minimum Gambling Age

The legal gambling age in Queensland is 18.

On April 14, 2022, the Government of Australia revoked public health and social measures associated with Covid-19 vaccinations. Accordingly, you no longer need to be fully vaccinated and check in at entertainment venues like libraries, galleries, weddings, show grounds, and casinos.

List of Land-based Casinos in Queensland

Queensland is home to 10+ brick-and-mortar casinos spread across six cities. Residents can access a casino easily from anywhere in Queensland.

The state attracts several gambling companies eager to construct brick-and-mortar casinos within its territory. Aquis Australia, a company headquartered in Hong Kong, plans to construct a gambling entertainment resort with five hotels. But the project is still under development.

Most Queensland casinos are in Brisbane. You can play at The Star Casino, The Treasury Casino, The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, and many others. Queensland has 10,000+ pokie machines and 300+ gaming tables in all.

Casino	Address	Contact Info	About	Poker	Other Games
The Star Gold Coast	The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach Island	Call 07-5592-8100	The Star Gold Coast is Australia’s five-star entertainment venue, featuring luxurious accommodation and spa, restaurants, iconic bars, and a world-class casino.	Yes	70+ table games, 1400+ machines
The Reef Hotel Casino	The Reef Hotel Casino, 35 - 41 Wharf St, Cairns	Call +61-740-30-8888	The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino is one of the best entertainment venues in Queensland, featuring live music, fine dining, and world-class gaming. You can enjoy the services of talented mixologists and international live music shows. Several conference venues, meeting rooms, and function spaces are available in the hotel casino.	Yes	500+ gaming machines, Keno Lounge, TAB Mega Wall, blackjack, roulette, Baccarat, Sic-Bo, Rapid Roulette, Money Wheel, Texas Hold'em
The Ville Resort Casino	Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville	Call +61-7-4722-2333	Located on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, the Ville Resort Casino is in tropical North Queensland. The gaming and entertainment venue offers fine dining, a place to stay, a swimming pool with a cocktail bar, sun soaked desks, luxurious cabanas, and gaming spaces.	No	20+ table games and 370 gaming machines
The Treasury Casino	Treasury Brisbane, 159 William Street, Brisbane 4000	Call: +61-7-3306- 8888 Email: brtcswitchboard@star.com.au	Treasury Brisbane is located in the center of Brisbane and offers world-class entertainment throughout the day. The hotel casino launched in 1995 and has a five-star heritage hotel, a casino, and ten bars and restaurants. Treasury Brisbane has spent $57 million on restoring, repurposing, and maintaining the state-owned Treasury and Land Administration Buildings.	Yes	1600+ gaming machines, 80+ gaming tables, online gaming at StarPlay

Best Casinos in Queensland in 2023

Queensland is an exciting place for gamblers because of its six gambling establishments with attractive gambling options. Players can have fun with several gaming machines, poker rooms, and table games, including roulette, baccarat, dice games, and others.

The following are the top three casinos in Queensland:

Treasury Casino Brisbane: Established in 1995, Treasury Brisbane entertains residents and visitors. It has a five-star heritage hotel, a casino, and ten bars and restaurants.

The Treasury Brisbane is the custodian of the Treasure and Land Administration Buildings, which belong to the state. It has spent $57 million on restoring, repurposing, and maintaining these buildings. Plus, it has spent $5.6 million on preserving the stonework.

The 24-hour casino, amazing bars and restaurants, and live entertainment of Treasury Brisbane give guests several reasons to return.

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino: You will find the best hotel in Cairns attached to a world-class entertainment complex at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino. It offers the best live music in Cairns, fine dining facilities, services of talented mixologists, and award-winning food.

The Pullman Reef Hotel Casino offers several services, including live entertainment, an action-packed casino, a great place to stay, fine dining, and a sports arena. The casino is open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

You can download the hotel casino apps for iOS and Android and enjoy the best gaming and entertainment services on the go.

Star Gold Coast:  Featuring luxurious accommodation and spa services, world-class restaurants and bars, entertainment facilities, and a casino, The Star Gold Coast is one of the top places to have fun in Australia.

You can taste the finest dishes at Nineteen at the Star, Mei Wei Dumplings, Cucina Vivo, Food Quarter, and others. The Star is also a great place to stay with options like Star Residences, Star Grand, Dorsett Gold Coast, Isoletto Pool Club, and the Darling.

You can join the Star Club to receive more than $500 in special offers and download the feature-packed Star App. The Star Club rewards you for using the services of the Star in Brisbane, Sydney, and the Gold Coast.

StarPlay is another exciting feature of the Star. It is an online game, which you can play from any location and on any device. You can also use this service to participate in tournaments and quests. Every time you log in and play, you earn Stars. You can redeem your Stars for food and drink vouchers at any Star bar, hotel, or restaurant.

Queensland Casinos with Bonuses

Bonuses, promotions, giveaways, sweepstakes, events, and rewards are special features of Queensland casinos. Check the "What's On" section of the official casino website to learn about its current promotions.

Most offers are time-bound, and you have to make the most of them before they expire. But a few are regular features of the casino, enabling customers to participate in sweepstakes and lucky draws once, twice, or thrice a week, win their share of prize pools, and earn rewards.

All Queensland Casinos offer loyalty rewards and a few offer native apps for their loyalty programs. When you join the loyalty program, you get a welcome bonus of vouchers. Later, you can reach loyalty levels and unlock bonuses and benefits.

Bonus	What Gives	Casino
New Member Offer	More than $500 in special offers	The Star Gold Coast
Star Gift Card	Purchase a Star Gift Card for a loved one. You can use gift cards at hotels, bars, restaurants, premium retail partners, and cafes across The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, and Treasury Brisbane.	The Star Gold Coast
Win The New Ford Raptor	Earn virtual entries to the prize draw by swiping your card, playing electronic gaming machines, and making purchases at the Flinders Bar & Grill	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
$8 Meal Deal	Earn 20 bonus points while playing gaming machines from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every Wednesday and earn a meal worth $8 at Flinders Bar & Grill.	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Keno Play and Pop	Spend at least $10 on Keno games and pop to win instant prizes.	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Ladies Night	Every Thursday night is ladies’ night at Reef Hotel Casio. Earn virtual entries from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and win one of three luxury prize packs.	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
$10 Every Thursday	Earn 40 bonus points while playing gaming machines to get a cash voucher worth $10.	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Members Super Sundays	You get three chances every week to win the $47,000 jackpot	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Daily Promotions	Win prizes and bonus cash in the daily casino promotions	Ville Resort Casino
Crazee Claw Chilly Mondays	Swipe and play in the Promo Zone on Monday to win up to 3500 Vantage Dollars Win a share of 7000 Vantage Dollars every Monday.	Ville Resort Casino
Cheap Table Games	Play roulette and blackjack at low stakes every Tuesday and Thursday.	Ville Resort Casino
Ladies Night	Every Tuesday is ladies night with a chance to win your share of $4000.	Ville Resort Casino
Jelly Kingdom   Aztec Gold A Day at the Races	Swipe and play in the Promo Zone every Wednesday to win Vantage Dollars. Win your share of 300,000+ Vantage Dollars every Thursday. Win your share of 1000+ Vantage Dollars every Friday.	Ville Resort Casino
Birthday Bonus	Vantage Rewards members get a birthday bonus to celebrate their special day.	Ville Resort Casino
Trivia Tuesdays	Play brain games at LiveWire 24/7 Sports Bar to win cash prizes and gift cards	The Treasury Brisbane
Star Club	Become a Star Club member and get special offers worth more than $500.	The Treasury Brisbane
Member Zone	Swipe, play, and earn rewards in the Member Zone.	The Treasury Brisbane

History of Gambling in Queensland

Queensland legalized casinos and poker machines in 1992 to increase state revenue and raise funds for hospitals and schools. However, gambling harmed the social fabric of Queensland, and the state government had to implement several measures to keep the activity free from crime.

Queensland constructed its first casinos in Townsville and the Gold Coast to attract tourists. The Treasury Brisbane provided funds to restore the former Colonial Treasury Building. The building that once administered finances now generates profits for private companies and tax income for Queensland.

Queensland has plans to turn into an international gambling destination like Singapore or Macau. The state wants to attract Asian high rollers. There are plans for a new casino with a six-star hotel, bars and restaurants, retail partners, entertainment zones, convention facilities, open spaces, and theater facilities. Two more similar casinos would be built in other areas of the state, bringing the total number of casinos to seven in Queensland.

But plans to construct three more casinos in Queensland do not have many supporters. Those who oppose the plan complain that the government has run out of ways to make money, pointing out that Queensland has several manmade and natural attractions that can generate revenue for the state.

Guide for New Visitors to Queensland Casinos

Do you have plans to visit a Queensland Casino? Here are a few tips to help you:

• Explore the Website of the Casino: Get an idea of what the casino has to offer, its dress code, and rules and regulations. For example, casinos restrict activities like drinking and smoking in certain areas.
• Dress Appropriately: Different areas may have different dress rules. For example, you need to follow the VIP dress code to enter the VIP area.
• Directions to the Casino: You will find directions to the casino on the website, along with helpful maps. The casino website provides details on how to get to the casino by bus, tram, walk, or car. Find out everything about parking facilities and fees. Once you become a regular visitor of the casino and earn points, you can enjoy facilities like free parking.
• Free Drinks: Most casinos serve complimentary drinks, but mixing gambling with drinking is not advisable. Free drinks wreck your sense of judgment and force you to bet more than you intend. Too many free drinks usually result in a busted bankroll.
• Legal Gambling Age: Do not visit a casino if you are not of the legal age to gamble. You must be at least 18 to play for real money in Queensland.

Why People Choose Casinos in Queensland

Queensland is much more than casinos. It is a northeast Australian state with a coastline stretching to 7000km and is home to the biggest coral reef system in the world. Cairns, one of the big towns in Queensland, is the gateway to the tropical Daintree Rainforest and the reef. Brisbane, the capital city, has the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast on either side.

Here are a few reasons people choose Queensland for a gambling vacation: 

• The Pacific Highway stretches from Brisbane to the east coast and passes several country towns and golden beaches.
• Queensland is home to five World Heritage Sites—Fraser Island, Gondwana Rainforests, Great Barrier Reef, Riversleigh Fossil Site, and Wet Tropics.
• Hervey Bay, the first official Whale Heritage Site, is in Queensland. You can watch whales if you visit from July to October.
• The beach at Cape Hillsborough National Park is a great place for kangaroo watching.
• The Australian Dinosaur Trail, which connects Hughenden, Richmond, and Winton, is in Queensland.
• You can rent an island in Queensland.

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