Additional information for house-banked card room applicants

If you are a house-banked card room applicant, learn about additional information specific to your proposed activity.

As a matter of public policy, we strive to conduct business as simply as possible and to efficiently deliver our services. We also take great pride in our commitment to public service. 

In the past, we have accepted incomplete applications for house-banked card rooms with the understanding that outstanding items were to be completed relatively quickly. These incomplete applications have caused us processing delays due to changes in owners, financing, and facility conditions. 

We have determined it is in the best interest of all parties to accept only complete applications that are ready for our approval. To be considered for a license, you must fully complete the application and submit the appropriate fees. If you submit an incomplete application, you must submit the missing information within 30 days or we may administratively close your application. 

To prevent delays in your licensing process, ensure all application forms have been filled out completely and accurately. At a minimum, we will look for the following: 

  • The location/facility must be near completion. Equipment installation and/or minimal finishing work to be completed are permissible 

  • All lease agreements must be in place 

  • All financing must have been received 

  • All investors and owners must be established 

  • All organization taxes are current 

  • If you are purchasing the business assets and/or the building, all applicable documents must be signed and executed. We will not approve contingency sales of business assets or premises for house-banked card rooms. We may process an application for contingency sale, but the sale must close prior to us issuing a license 

  • You are not allowed to purchase any gambling equipment during the pre-licensing process until you receive an equipment authorization letter from us. 

Before you can operate, our Regulation Agents will conduct a Preoperational Review and Evaluation (PORE).