GAMING MACHINE OPERATING AUTHORITIES TENDER

The next tender for hotel gaming machine operating authorities closes on 28 May. Learn more here for recent sales and results information…

The next tender opened on 7 May and closes on 28 May 2025.

May 2025 Tender

Minimum acceptable prices and available authorities for sale across the three regions are: 

RegionAvailableMinimum Acceptable Price
South East118$429,556
Coastal29$186,452
Western2$81,332

March 2025 Tender Results  

The tender opened on 26 February 2025 and closed on 19 March 2025.

RegionAvailable / SoldMinimum Acceptable Price      Sale Price
South East13 / 13        $429,556                               $661,000
Coastal24 / 3 (21 unsold)        $186,452                               $193,500
Western4 / 4         $81,332                                 $130,250    

Historically tenders have been called each year in March / July / November.

The hotel sector is at capacity under our cap of 19,500 EGM’s. Authorities only become available via existing venues decreasing EGM’s or surrendering entire gaming license within each respective pool’s geographic area.