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
Liquor and gaming licences
- Liquor overview
- Gambling overview
- Apply for a short term liquor licence
- Apply for a liquor licence
- Apply for a gaming licence
- Community impact assessment tool
- Find a liquor or gaming licence holder
- Recently advertised licence applications
- Lodge a submission against a liquor or gaming licence
- Find a dry area
- Register to receive electronic notifications
- Orders of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
Running a licensed liquor venue
Racing, betting and bookmakers
Lotteries
Gambling information
Liquor licensing fee reductions for 2021-22
The South Australian Government has announced additional support for liquor licence holders affected by COVID-19.
Gambling reforms
Significant gambling reforms have come into effect. There are changes and new requirements for licensees
COVID-19 updates
Important information for consumers and businesses about the coronavirus.
COVID-19 information for the hospitality sector
Important information for the hospitality sector in relation to the coronavirus
Changes to interactive wagering to reduce consumer harm
Changes to the rules governing the way that interactive wagering services are provided to consumers now apply.
Reform to SA gambling laws
Significant gambling reforms have come into effect. There are changes and new requirements for licensees
Ask for Angela
Ask for Angela is an international campaign being introduced to South Australia to promote safety in licensed venues.
Ticket scalping laws are changing
New laws to increase transparency and provide greater consumer protections for tickets re-sold via the secondary market.
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Latest News
South Australian hospitality businesses are being encouraged to apply for temporary increases to their licensed footprint, as the State emerges from lockdown.
A risk-based liquor licensing fee structure is now in place across the board for South Australian venues - ensuring licence costs strike the right balance between protecting the public and supporting the hospitality sector.
The South Australian Government has announced additional support for liquor licence holders affected by COVID-19, with a fifty percent reduction of liquor license fees available for 2021-22 for some licensees.
Spirits sold in novelty 'emoji' bottles have been permanently banned from South Australia.
A novelty spirit product that may appeal to minors has been temporarily banned from sale in South Australia.
From 12.01am, Saturday October 3, patrons at licensed venues will be able to consume alcohol while standing in outdoor areas of the licenced premises.
An Adelaide nightclub has agreed to suspend its operations until a COVID Management Plan is in place, following intervention from the state's Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
South Australia's pubs and nightclubs have been warned they could be facing strict penalties if they flout public safety measures designed to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Wineries, pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants will be able to seek to temporarily change or expand their licensed footprint, as part of measures aimed at helping the hospitality sector adjust to imminent changes to restrictions on non-essential businesses.