Liquor, Gambling & Lotteries

Information about liquor and gaming licences, running a licenced venue, gambling and lotteries in South Australia can be found on SA.GOV.AU

Info: Attention Licensees: Liquor licence annual fees are due by 30 June 2026. Please ensure your contact details are up to date with CBS so you receive your invoice and payment details. You can update your details via LGO (https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/sections/
LGL/liquor-portal), or by emailing liquorandgaming@sa.gov.au.

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Liquor restrictions

Liquor restrictions

Liquor restrictions limiting the amount of takeaway alcohol that can be purchased apply in some regions

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Liquor restrictions in South Australia

30 April 2026
Liquor restrictions limiting the amount of takeaway alcohol that can be purchased apply in the following regions:Adelaide CBDCeduna (ID Scan applies)Coober Pedy (ID Scan applies)Port Augusta (ID Scan applies)Whyalla (ID...

Melbourne business fined over illegal lotteries

27 March 2026
A Melbourne-based business that conducted a series of illegal lotteries in South Australia has been fined $40,000 following enforcement action by consumer watchdog Consumer and Business Services.

Ovingham dry zone permanent

11 December 2025
Anti-social behaviour in the area surrounding the Ovingham Underpass is being tackled with an expanded dry area made permanent from 11 December 2025.Last month, the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Brett...

Ovingham dry zone to be introduced

6 November 2025
A new dry zone surrounding the Ovingham Underpass came into effect 6 November 2025, following concern about anti-social behaviour.