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The Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia (the Commission) has introduced a new mandatory requirement for organisations conducting community poker events involving cash poker.

From 6 July 2026, all gaming permit applications received for functions involving cash poker must include a signed, dated and completed Community Poker Risk Plan (CPRP). This includes applications that propose both cash poker and tournament poker as part of the same gaming function.

For the avoidance of doubt, gaming permit applications for tournament only functions do not need to be supported by a CPRP.

What is a Community Poker Risk Plan?

A CPRP is an outcome-based plan prepared by the permit holder that documents the procedures and record-keeping controls that will be implemented during the gaming function to manage the identified risks associated with cash poker.

Risks the Community Poker Risk Plan must address

The CPRP Template outlines the key risk areas that must be addressed, including:

• Insufficient player identification and transaction recording
• Credit betting
• Gambling harm
• Storage of player funds outside of gaming function events
• Record accuracy and authenticity
  

Procedural Requirements that must be addressed

The CPRP Template outlines key procedural requirements, including:

• Procedures for maintaining records of each player
• Procedures for maintaining records of all transactions
• Procedures for maintaining records of chip balances
• Procedures for maintaining records related to engagement of service providers
• Procedures for maintaining records related to management of funds

What you need to do

When lodging a permit application involving cash poker on or after 6 July 2026, you must:

1. Download the CPRP Template.
2. Complete the “Proposed Gaming Function Event Details” section (including details of any service providers engaged).
3. Document your procedures under the “Risk Management Procedures” section for each required control area (player records, transaction records, chip accounting, service provider records (if applicable), and funds management.
4. Ensure the permit holder (nominee) signs and dates the “Acknowledgement” section.
5. Submit the signed, dated and completed CPRP with your gaming permit application.

Record keeping and compliance

Records created under the CPRP must be retained in accordance with permit conditions. Compliance with the CPRP is enforceable through conditions on gaming permits involving cash poker and may be assessed through inspections and audits during or after the gaming function.

Enquiries

Contact: rgl@lgirs.wa.gov.au