Gaming at Crown Perth
Crown Perth sits along Great Eastern Highway in Burswood, right on the Swan River, a bit out from the CBD. It is the only licensed land-based casino in Western Australia, so if you are chasing a full-scale casino floor in this state, this precinct is where you end up. The complex runs around the clock, seven days a week, with short shutdowns on Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day, all kicking in from 3am.
The gaming floor is large and can feel even bigger on a busy night. You are looking at roughly 2,500 electronic gaming machines spread over about 75,000 square feet, plus somewhere close to 350 table games. Pokies sit alongside roulette, blackjack, baccarat and a mix of poker-style tables. On a quiet weekday afternoon you usually find an empty machine without fuss, but on Friday and Saturday evenings those high-traffic tables fill up and waits are normal.
You must be at least 18 years old to enter any gaming area. Security can ask for ID at the door or later on the floor, so carry photo ID that actually matches your face. Dress standards are enforced - neat casual is usually fine, but very casual gear can get knocked back.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | Great Eastern Highway, Burswood WA 6100 |
| Phone | +61 8 9362 7777 |
| Toll-Free | 1800 556 688 |
| Opening Hours | 24/7 (limited closures on public holidays) |
| Gaming Machines | Approx. 2,500 |
| Table Games | Approx. 350 |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
Getting Around the Floor
With a venue this size, it takes a bit to work out where everything sits. The layout is not impossible, but if you walk straight in and head for the first table you see, you will probably miss a lot of the floor.
Most people come in through the main casino entrance off Great Eastern Highway. You can also enter through the internal walkways from Crown Metropol, Crown Promenade or Crown Towers if you are staying in one of the hotels. Those paths drop you straight into the central gaming areas without stepping out into the weather.
If you think you might play more than just a quick session, it is worth stopping at the rewards desk close to the main entrance. That is where you sort out a player card. The card tracks play and can be linked to offers across the resort - not only gaming, but hospitality and accommodation benefits as well.
Cashier cages are scattered around the floor rather than hidden away in one corner. That is where you turn cash into chips, cash in chips or deal with a deposit account if you have one set up. You do not have to carry everything around; just remember where you last saw a cage when you want to cash out.
Before you sit at a table, take a second to read the sign with the minimum bet. Limits move around depending on the time of day and how busy it is, with lower stakes more common during day sessions and off-peak nights. It saves the awkward moment of sitting down then realising the minimum is higher than you planned.
The pokies and other EGMs are grouped by style and denomination. Overhead signs point you towards different sections, so if you are chasing a certain type of machine it is worth looking up instead of doing laps. Ticket-in, ticket-out is standard on the machines, so you will be dealing with printed vouchers rather than buckets of coins.
When you are done playing, you can redeem those TITO tickets at a self-service terminal, or walk them to a cashier cage and take cash. Either way, do it before you leave the building for the day, so you are not stuck later wondering where that last ticket ended up.
VIP services sit slightly aside from the standard queues. Premium players and anyone dealing with larger deposit account arrangements generally go through that desk, which operates under a different process to the main cashier line.
If you have never been before, timing matters. A first visit mid-week is usually calmer: the crowd is thinner, table limits are generally softer, and you have more room to wander around and figure out where everything is without people brushing past you every few steps.
Payment Methods on the Floor
How you move money around inside Crown Perth is shaped by the Casino Control Act 1984 (WA). It is not just venue policy; there are clear rules on what is allowed. For everyday players, cash is the most straightforward option. You hand over notes at the cashier cage, get chips for the tables, and when you are finished, you walk away with cash or chips that you then cash in.
EFTPOS terminals are placed across the property, but they sit under tight restrictions. You can draw out cash using a debit card, up to a limit set by the venue and regulation. The transaction is treated as a cash withdrawal, not a direct gambling payment, and the staff do keep that separation in how it is processed.
Using a credit card straight for gambling is not permitted under WA law. You cannot buy chips with a credit card on the floor, and you cannot use it for direct betting payments. There are narrow, regulator-approved exceptions for certain premium international programs, but those do not apply to normal play.
Some regulars use a deposit account with Crown Perth. If you have set one up in advance, you can send funds by electronic transfer to that account, then access the balance through the casino once you are on-site. Cheques are also handled through the cashier cages, including travellers’ cheques and cheques drawn from other casinos, though the staff will explain any clearance steps if needed.
For non-domestic premium players in specific commission-based programs, there is a possibility of a credit facility, subject to approval by the regulator. That is a fairly narrow category and runs under separate conditions, so it should not be confused with day-to-day access to credit for regular visitors.
| Payment Method | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Yes | Main option for most patrons |
| EFTPOS (debit card) | Limited | Cash withdrawal only, not directly for gaming |
| Credit card | No | Prohibited under Casino Control Act 1984 (WA) |
| Deposit account (electronic transfer) | Yes | Must be pre-established with Crown Perth |
| Cheques / travellers’ cheques | Yes | Processed at cashier cage |
| Premium credit facility | Conditional | Non-domestic premium players only, regulator-approved |
If you are planning a visit, it is worth deciding how you will pay before you arrive. That usually means:
- Working out how much cash you are comfortable taking in.
- Checking your daily debit card withdrawal limit with your bank.
- Choosing whether a deposit account makes sense if you play often.
