🎰
Licenses and permits for a casino
Q: Which licenses and permits should I expect for a casino?
A: Let us walk through what your casino may need, piece by piece, so nothing surprises you on opening day. It also lists the personal license or trade license of the person doing the work, because a business license alone does not cover that.
1. Business license: A business license for a casino MAY ask about the types of games offered, the size of the premises, hours of operation, security staffing and whether food and drink are served.
2. Sales tax permit: A sales tax permit MAY be needed for food, drinks, gift shop items and other taxable goods sold at the casino, separate from gaming activity.
3. Professional or trade license: Dealer or key employee license: Table dealers, cage workers and senior managers typically need a personal gaming work card issued after fingerprinting and a suitability review.
4. Gaming license: Operating games of chance generally requires a special gaming license with background checks and financial disclosure.
5. Alcohol license: Serving drinks on the gaming floor may require its own license.
6. Background check and fingerprints: Owners and key staff may need to submit fingerprints and personal financial information.
7. Security plan: A written plan describing surveillance, cash handling and security staffing is commonly required.
8. Employer registration: Hiring changes the list: an employer account, payroll tax setup and workers' compensation insurance MAY join the pile before the first paycheck.
9. Company papers: A DBA, an LLC or a tax ID number MAY make sense for your casino, and we prepare all of these documents on this site, so everything can be ordered in one place.
Need two licenses? Pay our service fee once. Order the business license and, if a home occupation permit or another license is also required, we obtain both under that single service fee. The govt's own annual tax and application fees are separate and are not included; finding and filling out the applications is what we do.
The upside, with all five senses
Beyond gaming, restaurants, shows and events add income, and a well-run venue keeps visitors returning.
Opening day, imagined
Odette stood in the empty hall of Lucky Lantern Casino, listening to the silence before the first slot lit up.
The reason owners form an LLC
A guest is injured on the gaming floor and the claim names the casino's owner personally.
Codes and counts
Business code (NAICS): 713210 (Casinos, except Casino Hotels). This page lists 9 paperwork items for a casino, and each one is marked as something you MAY need, since we confirm which apply.
Tip: Train staff on responsible gaming and keep clear written policies.
Good to know: Gambling is only lawful under strict licensing rules, and operating without them can bring serious penalties.
Never trust a slot machine that says 'almost'.
Ready when you are: start your order and we will find out what applies to your casino, fill out the applications and keep the paperwork moving. |