Crown Perth to Implement Carded Play from December 1

One of three integrated resorts operated by Crown Resorts in Australia, Crown Perth, will fully implement mandatory carded play across its gaming floor from December 1, 2025, in line with a key recommendation from the 2021 Perth Casino Royal Commission.

Carded Play Will Soon Come to Crown Perth As Part of Nationwide Rollout

As part of the rollout, all patrons using electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at the casino will be required to use a personalized membership card that establishes time and loss limits. The card, linked to each player’s account, will restrict play to a maximum of 12 hours per day and 28 hours per week, and will enforce mandatory breaks every three hours.

Players will be able to set their own limits within the established caps; however, any increases will only take effect after a seven-day cooling-off period. Current members will be required to update their cards, while new patrons can register by having their photo taken and setting their limits with assistance from casino staff. The system includes on-screen tracking and monthly activity statements to help players manage their spending, while also enabling the casino to identify risky behavior and provide support when necessary.

Mandatory carded play has already been introduced at the Sydney casinos operated by both Crown and its rival, Star Entertainment Group, as well as across the gaming floors of SkyCity Entertainment Group in New Zealand. This comes not long after Crown Perth was cleared for owning a casino license earlier in the year, which marked a significant development for parent company Crown Resorts’ expansion goals in Australia.

Officials Comment On the New Mandatory Carded Play Rules

Gaming and Wagering Commission chair Gary Dreibergs stated that the introduction of carded play for electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at Crown Perth Casino is one of several reforms implemented to support the Commission’s goal of reducing gambling-related harm within the Western Australian community. He explained that the Commission has directed the casino to implement a range of measures designed to protect patrons, and carded play is among the chief ones. Dreibergs added that the Gaming and Wagering Commission remains committed to closely monitoring the effectiveness of these initiatives and will continue to hold the Perth Casino licensee to the highest standards of integrity and accountability across its operations.

Meanwhile, Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia said the new carded play system will serve as an additional safeguard for individuals at risk of gambling-related harm. He noted that limits on gaming time and spending will further strengthen Western Australia’s already robust gambling regulations. Papalia added that this initiative represents another major reform delivered from the Perth Casino Royal Commission, with most of its recommendations now either completed or nearing completion.