In accordance with sections 6A.3.8 and 6A.3.10 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, Keno licences have been issued to:
Each licence commenced on 15 April 2022 and operates for a period of 20 years. Links to copies of the new licences and related agreement are set out below:
On 13 April 2022, the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation issued harm minimisation directions that apply to both Victorian and interstate Keno Game Providers when providing Keno to people in Victoria. A copy of the Ministerial Direction can be found here: Keno harm minimisation Ministerial Direction
The Gambling Regulation Act 2003 requires that the return to players from Keno must be no less than 75 per cent of ticket sales.
Under the Keno licence, no less than 75 per cent of the total amount of ticket sales is required to be returned to the players as prizes.
Of the remainder of player expenditure, the State and Commonwealth Governments receive a total of 33.33 per cent of that remainder (including GST) and the remaining amount is subject to arrangements between those parties.