Welcome to the
Casino Gaming Commission of Jamaica

Please see a summary of the documents below:

1. Proof of non-refundable application fee payment.
2. Proof of payment by the applicant in connection with investigations and enquiries conducted by the Commission during the due diligence process.
3. Applicant’s identity information.
4. Company’s incorporation details.
5. Title of approved development order.
6. Indicate whether the customer is nominated by the approved developer for the purposes of the application, and describe agreements in support.
7. Indicate authorized share capital, including legal and beneficial ownership of 5% or greater and identity information.
8. If the applicant is a subsidiary company, the entity must provide information for its ultimate holding company.
9. Identification information of Directors, CEO, Corporate Secretary and other officers and other applicable employees of applicant.
10. Name of casino and approved Integrated Resort Development (AIRD).
11. Number of hotel rooms ready for occupancy and anticipated to be ready before operation commences.
12. Description of casino facilities, including site plans etc.
13. Description of the construction programme etc.
14. Description of the manner of the casino’s operation.
15. The grounds on which the Commission may be satisfied that the applicant holds or is able to obtain financial resources adequate to ensure the financial validity of the casino, e.g., statements of estimated costs of development broken down into major expenditures.
16. Proof of debts, including rate of interest.
17. Employment contracts details for salaries exceeding US$100,000.
18. Contract details exceeding US$100,000 (excluding employment contracts).
19. Details of criminal charges against the customer, directors, officers or any senior employees.
20. Details of civil litigation exceeding US$100,000 involving the customer.
21. Any other information, documentation and assurances to the Commission to establish the fitness and probity of the applicant, as necessary.

Please see a summary of the documents below:

1. Completed Application Form, with biometric information of the applicant.
2. Completed Personal History Disclosure Form by the applicant.
3. Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee.
4. Proof of payment by the applicant in connection with investigations and enquiries conducted by the Commission during the due diligence process.
5. Any other information, documentation and assurances to the Commission to establish the fitness and probity of the applicant, as necessary.

The introduction of casinos in Jamaica will be through Integrated Resort Developments (IRD), i.e., a development consisting of a mix of various tourism amenities including hotel rooms, sporting and entertainment facilities, service centres and casinos. An IRD must first receive ministerial approval, and this is by way of an Approved Integrated Resort Development (AIRD) Order. Once an AIRD Order is issued, the submission of an application to the Commission for a casino gaming licence is permitted.

The difference between a casino gaming licence and a temporary gaming licence issued by the Commission by way of application generally lies in the duration, purpose and circumstances under which the licence is issued. A full casino gaming licence authorizes the licensee to conduct casino gaming activities indefinitely, subject to adherence to regulatory standards.

The process to obtain a casino gaming licence is thorough and involves extensive background checks, financial assessments, and compliance checks. Casino gaming licences require annual renewal, mandating the licensee to undergo a review process to ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements. A temporary casino gaming licence is issued for short-term casino operations. This might be necessary for special events, transitional periods, or while a full casino gaming licence application is being processed.

The difference between a personal licence and a temporary personal licence issued by the Commission by way of application generally lies in the duration, purpose, and circumstances under which the licence is issued.

A personal licence is typically required for individuals occupying key positions within a casino operation, who have significant responsibilities related to gaming operations, including a supervisor or manager.

A temporary personal licence is issued to individuals who need to fulfil the same roles as those holding a personal licence but for a short-term period of three (3) years. The licensee may require a temporary licence due to immediate staffing needs, temporary assignments, or while awaiting the issuance of a full personal licence.

An application fee for personal licence or temporary personal licence is payable based on the category of the specified office to be held by the key employee for which the application is being made. The categories of A, B and C for which key employee may be applicable are defined in the Interpretation Section of the Casino Gaming Act.

1. Pay the non-refundable application fee.
2. Make the requisite deposit for due diligence investigations and enquiries.
3. Replenish the applicant’s deposit account for due diligence investigations and enquiries.
4. Submit the initial application documentation.
5. Indicate any material changes in the information after submission of the application to the Commission, which has caused the applicant or any associate of the applicant not to be deemed a fit or proper person associated with the management or operation of the casino.
6. Submit additional information to the Commission, as requested during the application process.