Employees must obtain a Casino Key Employee License from the Commission if they are involved in the operation of a casino in a supervisory capacity or empowered to make discretionary decisions on casino operations. This includes pit bosses, shift bosses, credit executives, casino cashier supervisors, casino or simulcasting facility managers, managers and supervisors of information technology employees, junket supervisors, marketing directors, and managers or supervisors of casino security employees. Other employees must obtain a Casino Key Employee License if they are empowered to make discretionary decisions on the management of an approved hotel, including hotel managers, entertainment directors, and food and beverage directors. A detailed list of casino positions that have been deemed to require a casino key employee license can be found in the Commission's regulations, N.J.A.C. 19:41A-5.1. Certain employees of an Internet gaming affiliate or intermediary company involved in Internet or mobile gaming, and certain employees of a sports pool, online sports pool or sports pool lounge, must file an application for a Casino Key Employee License. The Commission may designate other employees who must obtain a Casino Key Employee License for reasons consistent with the policies of the Casino Control Act. N.J.S.A. 5:12-9.

Each applicant for a Casino Key Employee License must produce information, documentation and assurances concerning their qualification to hold the license.  An applicant must establish their financial stability and responsibility as well as their good character, honesty and integrity.  A general description of all requirements can be found in the Casino Control Act, N.J.S.A. 5:12-89a through d and a detailed description of all requirements can be found in the Commission's regulations, N.J.A.C. 19:41A-7.3.  A casino employee who holds a Casino Key Employee License must be a resident of New Jersey, unless the casino receives a waiver from the Commission because the employee is required to be employed outside of New Jersey.  An employee of a holding or intermediary company of a casino is not required to establish New Jersey residency.  N.J.S.A. 5:12-89b(4).

A casino or a holding or intermediary company of a casino cannot employ a person in a position that requires a Casino Key Employee License unless the person holds a Casino Key Employee License or a Temporary Casino Key Employee License.  To request a temporary license, a casino must file a petition with the Commission certifying that a vacancy exists or will exist within 60 days, the issuance of a temporary key employee license is necessary to fill the vacancy on an emergency basis to continue the efficient operation of the casino, and that the circumstances are extraordinary and not designed to circumvent normal licensing procedures.  The Commission may issue a temporary license provided a complete application for a Casino Key Employee License is filed and the Division of Gaming Enforcement concurs.  A temporary license is valid for nine (9) months unless otherwise terminated, and is valid only for the position requested in the petition and at the casino(s) specified on the license credential.  N.J.S.A. 5:12-89e and N.J.A.C. 19:41A-5.3.

A casino key employee may perform compatible functions for two or more affiliated casinos provided the Division of Gaming Enforcement does not object and the Commission grants a multi-casino employee (MCE) endorsement.  To request an MCE endorsement, the affiliated casinos must file a joint petition certifying that no incompatible functions will exist.  If a temporary casino key employee license with an MCE endorsement is sought, the affiliated casinos may submit an electronic petition form.  An MCE endorsement is valid only for the position requested in the petition and at the casinos specified on the license credential.  N.J.S.A. 5:12-91.1 and N.J.A.C. 19:41A-5.4.

The fee for the issuance of a Casino Key Employee License includes an application fee of $750, plus payment for the efforts of the Commission and the Division on matters directly related to the applicant and expenses.  The total issuance fee shall not exceed $4,000.  A fee of $750 is also required for the five year resubmission of information and documentation. N.J.A.C. 19:41A-8.1.

Licensing forms are available on the Forms page of this website. If you wish to apply for a Casino Key Employee License (non-qualifier), you must complete and file either the Personal History Disclosure Form 1B, or the Multi-Jurisdictional Personal History Disclosure Form [PDF] AND the New Jersey Supplement [PDF]. Forms for Qualifiers/Key Qualifiers are available on the DGE website. The original form(s) and one copy are required. You must also submit two copies of the most recent five years of your Federal and New Jersey tax returns. You will be photographed when you file your application. All forms must be accompanied by the required application fee.

The Commission will request the Division of Gaming Enforcement (Division) to conduct an investigation into the qualification of the applicant. N.J.S.A. 5:12-94a and N.J.A.C. 19:41A-2.2. 

All applicants must be fingerprinted by the Division. An appointment is required. To be fingerprinted, follow the Division's Pre-Enrollment and Scheduling Instructions. If you have any questions regarding fingerprinting, call the Division directly at 609-441-3050. The address for fingerprinting appointments is:

Arcade Building - Entrance B
Tennessee Ave. and Boardwalk
Atlantic City, N.J. 08401

Your application can be filed at the above address from Monday to Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except on State holidays. Other hours are available by appointment only. You may schedule an appointment if you wish by calling the Licensing & Financial Evaluation Unit at 609-441-3441 from Monday to Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding the Casino Key Employee License forms or the licensing process, please email or call the Licensing & Financial Evaluation Unit at 609-441-3441 from Monday to Friday during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For information on employee registration requirements for positions other than those requiring a Casino Key Employee License, please go to the Division of Gaming Enforcement web site.

No later than five years after obtaining a Casino Key Employee License, and every five years thereafter, the licensee shall submit information and documentation to the Commission to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the licensee continues to meet the qualification requirements.  N.J.S.A. 5:12-94h(1) and N.J.A.C. 19:41A-6. The informational filing due date appears on the license credential. Before that date, the licensee must file a Casino Key Employee License Review Application and the required application fee if they are still working in a position that requires a casino key employee license or if they otherwise wish to maintain the license. The original form and one copy are required. You must also submit two copies of all Federal and New Jersey tax returns filed since your last application, including all schedules, forms, and W-2 wage and tax statements. The licensee must be re-photographed if the prior photograph is more than 10 years old.

A Casino Key Employee License credential does not contain an expiration date. Provided a Casino Key Employee License Review Application and the required application fee are timely filed, the Casino Key Employee License will remain valid while the Division of Gaming Enforcement conducts an investigation. Questions regarding the status of the investigation may be directed to Key.Resubmission@njdge.org and your request must include your name, telephone number, and license number.  

A licensee who is no longer working in a position that requires a license may, instead of filing a resubmission, request to be placed on an inactive list of casino key employee licensees for up to five years or apply to the Division of Gaming Enforcement to downgrade the license.  Persons on the inactive list must file a resubmission with the Commission before they can be employed in a position that requires a Casino Key Employee License. N.J.A.C. 19:41A-6.1(e). Persons inactive over one year should call the Licensing & Financial Evaluation Unit at (609) 441-3441 for guidance before filing any forms. 

Casino Key Employee Licenses

The Key Employee Public Information List identifies all individuals with a status of Applicant, Inactive, Licensed, and Temporary.  It is divided into three parts:

The first part lists all current Casino Key Employee licensees, temporary licensees, and applicants.  It includes the following fields: Name, First Name, Middle Name, License Number, Status, Issue Date, and Valid Through Date.

The second part lists all approved inactive Casino Key Employee licenses.  It includes the following fields: Name, First Name, Middle Name, License Number, Status, Approval Code, and Approval Date.  Persons on the Approved Inactive List may reactivate their licenses by filing a resubmission with the Commission prior to employment in a position that requires a Casino Key Employee license. N.J.A.C. 19:41A-6.1(e). Persons inactive over one year should call the Licensing & Financial Evaluation Unit at (609) 441-3441 for guidance before filing any forms.

The third part lists all inactive Casino Key Employee licenses.  It includes the following fields: Name, First Name, Middle Name, License Number, Status, Issue Date, and Valid Through Date.  Persons who held a Casino Key Employee license but did not seek placement on the Approved Inactive List, or persons who were on the inactive list for more than five years, need to complete a new license application before they can be employed in a position that requires a Casino Key Employee license.

 
The following key employee lists are accurate as of March 31, 2024:

• Key Employee Public Information List [pdf] 
• Key Employee Public Information List [xls]

This information is updated Quarterly in January, April, July and October for the prior month.  If the information you are seeking is not posted, please call the Licensing & Financial Evaluation Unit at (609) 441-3441.

Other Reports

The following reports pertaining to licenses and registrations are available on the Division of Gaming Enforcement's website:

• Active Vendors Report 
• Casino Hotel Employment Figures 
• Employment by Casino/Zip Code 
• Employee Public Information List 

Gaming-related employees, including dealers, security guards, cage cashiers and others, must register with the Division of Gaming Enforcement.  For more information and an application form, go to the Division of Gaming Enforcement website or call 609-441-3011 with any questions.

For Vendor Regisitration and Enterprise Licensing Information, visit the Division of Gaming Enforcement website.

If your company wants to apply for a license to own or operate a casino, the company must file a Business Entity Disclosure Form.

In addition, officers and directors – and anyone else that the Division of Gaming Enforcement deems appropriate – must file a Multi-Jurisdictional Personal History Disclosure Form [PDF will open on the DGE website] and the New Jersey Supplement [PDF will open on the DGE website], which will also satisfy the application requirement for a casino key employee license. Instead of the Mult-Jurisdictional Form and New Jersey Supplement, officers and directors may file a Personal History Disclosure Form 1 [PDF will open on the DGE website].

Before you start to complete any forms, it is strongly recommended that you review the licensing requirements and the application process detailed in The Act and Regulations on the Commission's website.