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Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Act2003No. 114 of 2003

Version No. 080

Gambling Regulation Act2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at1 March 2019

table of provisions

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Chapter 1Preliminary1

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline1

1.2Commencement3

1.3Definitions4

1.3AAMeaning of gambling44

1.3AWhat is intoxication?46

1.3BMeaning of electronic monitoring system47

1.4Who is an associate?47

1.5Money invested49

1.6Act binds the Crown50

Chapter 2General prohibitions andauthorisations51

Part 1Introduction51

2.1.1Purposes51

2.1.2Definitions51

Part 2Gambling55

Division 1Unauthorised gambling55

2.2.1Prohibition against unauthorised gambling55

2.2.2Recovery of money lost in unauthorised gambling56

Division 2Authorised gambling56

2.2.3Authorisation for games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivalsetc.56

2.2.4Authorisation for two-up on ANZAC Day57

2.2.5Authorisation for betting games on approved foot or bicycle races58

2.2.6Approved Calcutta Sweepstakes permitted58

2.2.7Suspension or revocation of approval to conduct Calcutta Sweepstakes59

Division 3Advertising of unauthorised gambling60

2.2.8Prohibition against advertising unauthorised gambling60

Part 4Gaming or wagering agreements62

2.4.1Unauthorised gaming or wagering contracts are void62

Part 5Places provided for unauthorisedgambling63

Division 5ARegulation of publication and use of race fields64

2.5.20Prohibition against providing place for unauthorised gambling65

2.5.21Warrant to enter place provided for unauthorised gambling and search and seize on premises65

2.5.22Offence to obstruct the entry of authorised police officers67

2.5.23Obstructing entry to be evidence of place being provided for unauthorised gambling68

2.5.25Power of owner to evict occupier of place provided for unauthorised gambling69

2.5.26Cancellation of notice to quit70

2.5.27Declaration of place provided for unauthorised gambling70

2.5.28Application for rescission by owner etc.71

2.5.29Application for rescission by police72

2.5.30Notice in the Government Gazette72

2.5.31Other notices of declaration73

2.5.32Persons found etc. in declared place74

2.5.33Convicted persons found in declared place75

2.5.35Liability of owner75

2.5.36Liability of occupier76

2.5.37Additional penalty for continuing offences76

2.5.38Entry by police77

2.5.40Procedure where place is entered under a warrantetc.78

2.5.41Persons required to be examined as witnesses making a full discovery to receive a certificate80

2.5.42Indemnity of witnesses81

2.5.43Persons found in place provided for unauthorised gambling81

Part 5ABanning irresponsible gambling products and practices83

Division 1Introduction83

2.5A.1Definitions83

Division 2Interim ban orders83

2.5A.2Minister may make interim ban order83

2.5A.3Duration of interim ban order84

2.5A.4Procedure following interim ban order84

Division 3Fixed term ban orders85

2.5A.9Fixed term ban order85

2.5A.10Duration of fixed term ban order86

2.5A.11Revocation of fixed term ban order87

2.5A.12Disallowance of fixed term ban order87

Division 4Effect of ban orders87

2.5A.13Offence to breach ban order87

Division 5General88

2.5A.14No compensation88

Part 6General89

2.6.3Money stolen and paid away in bets is recoverable89

2.6.5Evidence as to offences89

2.6.7Vicarious liability91

2.6.9Entry of police to public places92

Chapter 3Gaming machines93


3.1.1Purpose93

3.1.2Definitions94

3.1.3Machines may be declared to be gaming machines99

3.1.4Conduct of gaming and playing gaming machines99

3.1.4AConduct of monitoring101

3.1.5Application of Chapter to casino operator101

3.1.6Application of Chapter to tabaret premises102

3.1.6AApplication of Chapter to tabaret premises102

3.1.6BMinister may nominate person to enter into entitlement-related agreement103

Part 2General authorisation for gaming on gaming machines104

Division 1Legality of gaming machine gaming104

3.2.1Gaming in approved venue declared lawful104

3.2.2Possession of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment may be authorised104

Division 2Ministerial directions, regional limits and municipal limits107

3.2.3Ministerial directions as to requirements for gaming machines107

3.2.4Regions for gaming machines108

3.2.5No compensation payable109

Part 2AOwnership and related personrestrictions110

Division 1Interpretation110

3.2A.1Definitions110

Division 2Ownership and related person licenseerestrictions111

3.2A.2Restrictions for venue operators and related persons111

3.2A.3Monitoring restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons111

3.2A.4Other restrictions for persons listed on the Roll and related persons112

3.2A.5Restrictions for the monitoring licensee and related persons112

3.2A.6Restrictions for a casino operator113

Division 3Gaming machine entitlement prohibited interests114

3.2A.7Prohibited interests in gaming machine entitlements114

3.2A.7AMinister may declare day for increase of limit on club gaming machine entitlements117

Part 3Approval of premises for gaming118


3.3.1Outline of Part118

Division 2Premises approvals118

3.3.2Which premises may be approved as suitable for gaming?118

3.3.3Which premises may be approved for 24hour gaming?119

3.3.4Application for approval of premises119

3.3.5Proposed application must be given to relevant responsible authority before application is made121

3.3.5AACommission to notify relevant responsible authority of receipt of application121

3.3.5ABAmendment of application for premises approval122

3.3.5ANo change permitted to number of gaming machines sought in application after certain period122

3.3.5BRelevant responsible authority must notify Commission of intention to make submission122

3.3.6Responsible authority may make submission123

3.3.7Matters to be considered in determining applications124

3.3.8Determination of application125

3.3.9Conditions of approval126

3.3.10Duration of approval129

3.3.11Variation of approval129

3.3.11AVariation of conditional approval129

3.3.12Revocation of approval130

3.3.13Automatic revocation or suspension of approval131

3.3.14Tribunal review of approval131

3.3.15Surrender of approval132

3.3.15AOne venue operator for an approved venue132

Division 3Modification of gaming machine areas132

3.3.16Modification of gaming machine areas132

3.3.17Appeal133

Part 4Licensing of operators and monitorsand listing of manufacturers, suppliers and testers135

Division 1Authority conferred by licencesandlisting135

3.4.1Authority conferred by venue operator's licence135

3.4.1AVenue operator's licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence137

3.4.1BVenue operator must comply with standards and operational requirements137

3.4.2Authority conferred by gaming operator's licence138

3.4.3Application of Partgaming operator's licences140

3.4.4Authority conferred by monitoring licence140

3.4.4AMonitoring licence is not a gaming operator's licence or gaming licence143

3.4.4BMonitoring licensee must comply with standards and operational requirements144

3.4.5Authority conferred by listing on the Roll145

3.4.6Offence to breach licence conditions148

3.4.7Offence to breach condition of listing on Roll148

Division 2Venue operator's licence149

3.4.8Application for venue operator's licence149

3.4.9Gaming operator may be granted a hotel venue operator's licence151

3.4.10Objections151


3.4.12Determination of applications and duration of licence154

3.4.12ASelf-exclusion program is a condition of licence156

3.4.12BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence156

3.4.13Register of venue operators and approved venues157

3.4.13AVenue operator to give Commission certain information about where gaming will be conductedunder gaming machine entitlements158

3.4.14Nominee of licensee159

3.4.15Venue operator's licence is non-transferable161

3.4.16Renewal of venue operator's licence161

3.4.17Amendment of conditions162

3.4.18Proposal of amendment by venue operator164

3.4.18ACommission to notify municipal council of receipt of proposal165

3.4.18BAmendment of proposal to increase number of gaming machines permitted in an approved venue166

3.4.18CMunicipal council must notify Commission of intention to make submission166

3.4.19Submissions on proposed amendments167

3.4.20Consideration and making of amendment168

3.4.20AVariation of conditional amendment172

3.4.21Tribunal review of amendment increasing number of gaming machines172

3.4.22Removal of approved venue if liquor licence is cancelled etc.173

3.4.23Notification of certain changes173

3.4.24Endorsement of licence and Register174

3.4.25Disciplinary action against venue operator177

3.4.26Letter of censure180

3.4.27Suspension of venue operator's licence pending criminal proceedings181

3.4.27ANo authority to conduct gaming if venue operator's licence suspended or cancelled182

3.4.28Provisional venue operator's licence182

Division 2AVenue operators and venueagreements183

3.4.28AAApplication of Division183

3.4.28ADefinitions183

3.4.28ABMeaning of prohibited venue agreement184

3.4.28BCommission may declare certain agreements to be reviewable venue agreements185

3.4.28CEntering into prohibited venue agreement prohibited185

3.4.28DProhibited venue agreements are void185

3.4.28ECommission may issue written notice directing venue operators to give it copies of reviewable venue agreements186

3.4.28FNo compensation payable186

Division 3Gaming operator's licence186

3.4.29Gaming operator's licence186

3.4.30Premium payment186

3.4.31Matters to be considered in determining grant of licence187

3.4.31APre-commitment mechanisms required for prescribed gaming machines1December 2010 to 30November 2015188

3.4.32Duration of licence189

3.4.33Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licence189


3.4.35Gaming operator's licence is non-transferable191

3.4.36Disciplinary action191

3.4.37Cancellation of gaming operator's licence192

Division 3BFurther licensing restrictions andrequirements194

3.4.37KDefinitions194

3.4.37LRestrictions on directors of licensee or operator194

3.4.37MLicensee and others not to be associated with certain activities195

3.4.37NChange in situation of licensee or operator196

Division 4Monitoring licence198

3.4.38Definitions198

3.4.39One licence201

3.4.40Minister may invite applications201

3.4.41Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for licence202

3.4.41AConsent required for reports and investigations202

3.4.42Application for monitoring licence203

3.4.43Report to Minister by Secretary on applications204

3.4.44Determination of applications205

3.4.45Prohibition on improper interference206

3.4.45AProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application207

3.4.46Issue of licence207

3.4.46AMonitoring licence not personal property207

3.4.47Licence conditions207

3.4.48Minister may refuse to issue monitoring licence if related agreements not entered into208

3.4.48ARelated agreements with monitoring licensee208

3.4.48BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements209

3.4.48CLimitation of monitoring licensee's civil liability209

3.4.48DRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister210

3.4.48EMinister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements210

3.4.49Responsible gambling directions211

3.4.49AMonitoring licensee must establish and maintain approved linked jackpot trust accounts211

3.4.49BOperation of multiple venue linked jackpot arrangements without approved linked jackpot trust account prohibited211

3.4.49CPayments out of approved linked jackpot trust accounts212


3.4.51Extension of licence213

3.4.52Licence may authorise preparatory action213

3.4.53Publication and tabling215

3.4.54Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with monitoring216

3.4.55Transfer only under this Division216

3.4.56Application to transfer licence217

3.4.57Transfer of monitoring licence218

3.4.58Report to Minister by Commission220

3.4.59Related agreements221

3.4.59APublication and tabling221

3.4.59BRequest by licensee for amendment of licence223

3.4.59CAmendment of licence224

3.4.59CAProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence226

3.4.59DGrounds for disciplinary action226

3.4.59ECommission may take or recommend disciplinary action227

3.4.59FMinister may take disciplinary action229

3.4.59GSuspension of licence230

3.4.59GADisciplinary and other action against monitoring licenseepreparatory action231

3.4.59HEffect of licence suspension232

3.4.59ITemporary monitoring licence232

3.4.59JReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence234

3.4.59JAReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence issued for 90 days235

3.4.59KArrangements with former licensee235

3.4.59LFurther provisions for temporary licence236

3.4.59LARelated agreements with temporary licensee237

3.4.59LBNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements238

3.4.59LCLimitation of temporary licensee's civil liability238

3.4.59LDRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister239

3.4.59LEMinister may determine certain damages that must be included in related agreements239

3.4.59LFAppointment of a monitoring services provider if monitoring licence not granted239

3.4.59LGAppointment of a monitoring services provider after monitoring licence suspended or cancelled242

3.4.59MSecretary may require further information246

3.4.59NUpdating information provided to Secretary247

3.4.59OUpdating information provided to Minister regarding licence application248

3.4.59PUpdating licence transfer application249

3.4.59QNo compensation payable for certain acts and omissions250

3.4.59RCompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code251

Division 7Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers andTesters252

3.4.60The Roll252

3.4.61Application to be listed on Roll253

3.4.62Objections255


3.4.64Imposition and amendment of conditions257



3.4.67Voluntary removal from Roll261

3.4.68Payments etc. to venue operator unlawful261

3.4.68APublication of standard price lists262

Part 4AGaming machine entitlements263

Division 1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements and authority conferred by them263

3.4A.1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements263

3.4A.2Authority conferred by gaming machine entitlements264

Division 2Gaming machine entitlement allocationand transfer rules265

3.4A.3Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules265

3.4A.4Directions to the Commission in relation to allocation and transfers of gaming machine entitlements266

Division 2AStandard entitlement-related conditions and standard monitoring-related conditions267

3.4A.4AMinister may determine standard entitlement-related conditions267

3.4A.4BMinister may determine standard monitoring-related conditions267

3.4A.4CPublication and effect of standard conditions268

3.4A.4DNo compensation for determination of standard conditions269

Division 3Creation and allocation of gaming machine entitlements269

3.4A.5Minister may create and allocate gaming machine entitlements269

3.4A.5AAProportions of gaming machine entitlements for venues of different types273

3.4A.5AReview of regional and municipal limits for gaming machine entitlements274

3.4A.5BGaming machine entitlement not personal property275

3.4A.6Minister may refuse to allocate gaming machine entitlement if entitlement-related agreements not entered into275

3.4A.6ADirections in relation to entitlement-related agreements276

3.4A.6BNo compensation payable because of direction toenter entitlement-related agreements under section3.4A.6A277

3.4A.7Duration of gaming machine entitlements277

3.4A.8Gaming machine entitlements to be noted on Register278

3.4A.9Gaming machine entitlements may authorise preparatory action279

3.4A.10States rights in relation to allocated gaming machine entitlements280

3.4A.11No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue281

3.4A.11ARelated agreements between venue operators and monitoring licensee281

3.4A.11BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements under section3.4A.11A283

3.4A.11CPayments for gaming machine entitlements must be made to Commission283

Division 3AAssignment of gaming machineentitlements283

3.4A.11DWhat is an assignment agreement?283

3.4A.11EGaming machine entitlement may be assigned only by registered assignment agreement284

3.4A.11FGaming machine entitlement assignment rules284

3.4A.11GVenue operator may apply to Commission for registration of assignment agreement285

3.4A.11HCommission may register assignment agreement285

3.4A.11IEffect of registration of assignment agreement286

3.4A.11JNo entitlement to or legitimate expectation of approval of venue288

3.4A.11KRestrictions on assignor for duration of assignment289

3.4A.11LGaming under registered assignment agreement must be commenced within 6months290

3.4A.11MAssignment ended if gaming not commenced within 6 months290

3.4A.11NVariation of registered assignment agreement290

3.4A.11OCommission may deregister registered assignment agreement290

3.4A.11PTermination of registered assignment agreement if licence expires or is cancelled or suspended291

3.4A.11QTermination of assignment if venue approval revoked or venue removed from licence291

3.4A.11RPreparatory action authorised in relation to termination of assignment292

3.4A.11SNo compensation payable293

Division 4Amendment of gaming machine entitlement conditions293

3.4A.11TTemporary amendment rules293

3.4A.12Request for amendment of geographic area condition or venue condition294

3.4A.13Commission decision on the request295

3.4A.13ATemporary amendments to geographic area conditions296

3.4A.13BGrace period for early expiry of temporary amendment297

3.4A.14Commission must record amendment in Register298

3.4A.14ANo entitlement to or legitimate expectation of certain matters in relation to temporary amendment298

3.4A.14BNo compensation payable because of expiry or revocation of temporary amendment299

Division 5Transfer of gaming machineentitlements299

3.4A.15Fee payable for gaming machine entitlement transfers299

3.4A.16Gaming machine entitlements cannot be transferred to persons other than venue operators299

3.4A.17Gaming machine entitlements must be transferred in accordance with allocation and transfer rules300

3.4A.17AATransfer agreement may provide for substitution of parties to registered assignmentagreement300

3.4A.17AABAssignment of gaming machine entitlement otherwise terminated on transfer301

3.4A.17AACDirections in relation to related agreements with Minister regarding transferred gaming machine entitlement301

3.4A.17AADNo compensation payable because of direction to enter into entitlement-related agreements302

3.4A.17ARelated agreements must be entered into before gaming machine entitlement may be transferred302

3.4A.18Gaming machine entitlements that expire on 15August 2022 and that are transferred before specified date303

3.4A.18AGaming machine entitlements that take effect on or after 16 August 2022 and that are transferred during specified period304

3.4A.19Exemption from requirement to pay for transfer related to refusal to grant relevant authority306

3.4A.19AExemption from requirement to pay for transfer related to sale of approved venue308

3.4A.20Hospitals and Charities Fund308

Division 5AASurrender of gaming machine entitlements on specified date309

3.4A.20AARules for surrender of gaming machine entitlements309

3.4A.20AABSurrender of designated gaming machine entitlements309

3.4A.20AACNo compensation payable because of surrender of gaming machine entitlements310

3.4A.20AADCertain amounts become immediately payable310

3.4A.20AAEMinisterial Order for extinguishment311

3.4A.20AAFEffect of order312

3.4A.20AAGNo compensation payable312

Division 5APurchase by the State of gaming machine entitlements312

3.4A.20AApplication of Division312

3.4A.20BCommission to determine excess gaming machine entitlements312

3.4A.20CMinisterial Order for purchase of gaming machine entitlements313

3.4A.20DDeterminations for purpose of Division314

3.4A.20EInitial offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements315

3.4A.20FFurther reduction of gaming machine entitlements316

3.4A.20GFurther offers by State for purchase of gaming machine entitlements318

3.4A.20HExtinguishment of gaming machine entitlements purchased for purpose of State limit reduction318

3.4A.20IExtinguishment on reduction of State limit319

3.4A.20JNo compensation payable320

Division 5BExtinguishment of unallocated or forfeited entitlements on reduction of State limit320

3.4A.20KMinisterial Order for extinguishment320

3.4A.20LEffect of Order321

3.4A.20MNo compensation payable322

Division 6Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements not used for conduct of gaming322

3.4A.21Definition322

3.4A.21ADivision does not require gaming under an assigned gaming machine entitlement322

3.4A.22Meaning of relevant holding period323

3.4A.23Gaming under gaming machine entitlements must be commenced within relevant holding period324

3.4A.24Gaming machine entitlements forfeited to State if gaming not commenced within relevant holding period324

3.4A.25Commission may extend relevant holding period325

Division 7Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following disciplinary action, surrender of licence or expiry326

3.4A.26Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator's licence cancelled, surrendered or not renewed326

Division 8Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements inaccordance with standard conditionsor related agreement327

3.4A.26AGaming machine entitlements forfeited inaccordance with standard entitlement-related conditions327

3.4A.27Gaming machine entitlements forfeited if venue operator defaults under related agreement328

Division 8AForfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following offers to purchase thoseentitlements328

3.4A.27AForfeiture to Stateafter reduction of regional or municipal district limit328

Division 9Extinguishment of interests and rights in gaming machine entitlements329

3.4A.28Extinguishment329

3.4A.29No compensation payable because of extinguishment329

Division 10Forfeited gaming machine entitlements330

3.4A.30Application of Division330

3.4A.31No compensation payable because of forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements330

3.4A.32Amounts owed to the State in relation to gaming machine entitlements become immediately payable330

3.4A.33Payment of proceeds from forfeited gaming machine entitlements that are allocated again330

Division 11General331

3.4A.34Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code authorisation331

Part 5Control of gaming333

Division 1Manufacturing and obtaining gamingmachines333

3.5.1Manufacture, sale, supply, obtaining or possession of gaming machines333

3.5.2Gaming machine contracts to be approved by Commission335

Division 2Controls over gaming machines andgames336

3.5.3Commission's standards for gaming machine types and games336

3.5.4Approval of gaming machine types and games336

3.5.5Variation of gaming machine types and games337

3.5.6Withdrawal of approval339

3.5.7Linked jackpots unlawful without approval340

3.5.7ALinked jackpot arrangements unlawful without approval341

3.5.7BApproval of linked jackpot arrangements341

3.5.7CWithdrawal of approval343

3.5.8Identification of machines344

3.5.9Gaming prohibited on unprotected devices345

3.5.10Unlawful interference with equipment or systems345

3.5.11Protection of sensitive areas of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment346

3.5.12Testing of electronic monitoring system348

3.5.13Approval of electronic monitoring systems350

3.5.15Installation and storage of gaming machines351

3.5.16Certificates of installationgaming equipment and monitoring equipment353

3.5.17Offence to play gaming machine not installed as authorised355

3.5.17AGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system355

3.5.17BGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system355

3.5.17COffence to interfere with an electronic monitoring system355

3.5.18Gaming only permitted in gaming machine areas356

3.5.19Gaming tokens356

3.5.20Malfunction of gaming machines356

3.5.21Defective gaming machines not allowed357

3.5.22After hours gaming358

3.5.23The Commission's rules359

3.5.24Disallowance of rules360

3.5.25Inspection of rules361

3.5.26Rules to be enforced361

3.5.27Commission may give directions362

3.5.28Inducements, cheating etc.362

Division 3Responsible gaming measures364

Subdivision 1General measures364

3.5.29Banning large denomination note acceptors and autoplay facilities364

3.5.30Spin rates365

3.5.31Credit etc.365

3.5.32Cashing of cheques366

3.5.33Payment of accumulated credits bycheque or electronic funds transfer367

3.5.33APlaying of gaming machines by intoxicated persons prohibited368

Subdivision 2Cash facilities369

3.5.33BDefinitions369

3.5.33CProhibitions on certain cash facilitiesapproved venue not on a racecourse370

3.5.33DProhibitions on certain cash facilitiesgaming machine area in approved venue on a racecourse371

3.5.33DAProhibitions on certain cash facilitiesother areas in approved venue on a racecourse372

3.5.33EApplication for approval373

3.5.33FApprovals373

3.5.33GMinisterial directions as to approvals374

3.5.33HConditions of approvals375

3.5.33IAmendment of conditions of approvalsApplications by venue operators376

3.5.33JReview of approvals377

3.5.33KAmendment of conditions of approvalsBy the Commission378

3.5.33LFunctions and powers under this Subdivision may be performed or exercised by a single Commissioner378

3.5.33MAppeal378

3.5.33NNo compensation payable379

Subdivision 3Cashless gaming379

3.5.33OSubdivision does not apply to casino operator379

3.5.33PProhibition on inducements involving cashless gaming379

3.5.33QProhibition on credit facilities relating to cashless gaming380

Division 4Gaming machine advertising380

3.5.34AAProhibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of venue operators and casino operators380

3.5.34ABProhibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by or on behalf of gaming operators383

3.5.34ACProhibition on printing gaming machine advertising on player cards385

3.5.34Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by others386

3.5.35Prohibition on displaying gaming machine related signs387

3.5.35AResponsible gambling signs388

Division 5Loyalty schemes388

3.5.35BDefinition388

3.5.36Preconditions for allowing participation in loyalty scheme389

3.5.36AContent of written statement390

3.5.36BSetting limits under loyalty scheme390

3.5.36CExcluded persons391

3.5.36DLoyalty scheme must use same equipment as pre-commitment system392

3.5.37Player activity statementsactive participants394

3.5.37APlayer activity statementparticipants who are not active participants395

3.5.38Suspension of person who fails to collect their player activity statement396

3.5.39Opting out of loyalty schemes397

3.5.40No advertising to people suspended or removed from loyalty schemes397

3.5.41Loyalty scheme participant information399

Division 6Removal of people from approvedvenues400

3.5.42Application of Division400

3.5.43Removal of certain persons400

Part 6Returns to players, levies and taxes402

Division 1Returns to players402

3.6.1Returns to players402

3.6.1AReturns to players on expiry of gaming operator's licences402

3.6.1BPayment of unpaid jackpots to Responsible Gambling Fund403

Division 2Taxes and levies403

3.6.2Definitions403

3.6.3Health benefit levy404

3.6.3AHealth benefit levyfinancial year 2012 to 2013406

3.6.4Hypothecation of health benefit levy406

3.6.5Holder of gaming operator's licence to pay supervision charge407

3.6.5AVenue operators to pay supervision charge407

3.6.6Taxation408

3.6.6ATaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with pub licences until16August2022410

3.6.6BTaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with club licences until16August2022413

3.6.6CTaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues on and after 16August2022416

3.6.6DReview of tax rates under section 3.6.6C420

3.6.7Additional tax for holder of gaming operator's licence421

3.6.8Declaration for club venue operators to pay different tax in some circumstances421

3.6.9Community benefit statements424

3.6.9AMinisterial directions as to requirements of community benefit statements427

3.6.10Interest on late payment427

3.6.11Hospitals and charities and mental health levy428

3.6.12Payment to Community Support Fund429

Division 3Unclaimed winnings430

3.6.13Unclaimed winnings430

Part 7Compliance requirements432


3.7.1Definition432

3.7.2Application of Part432

Division 2Banking, accounting and auditing432

3.7.3Banking432

3.7.4Accounting records434

3.7.5Books etc. to be kept on the premises435

Division 2AApproved linked jackpot trust account compliance requirements436

3.7.6Banking436

3.7.6AAAccounting records in relation to approved linked jackpot trust accounts437

3.7.6ABFunctions of Commission under this Division may be performed by any commissioner437

Division 3Other requirements437

3.7.6ADirections to gaming operator to provide informationetc.437

3.7.6BDirections to monitoring licensee to provide informationetc.438

3.7.6CNo compensation payable439

3.7.6DDirections to monitoring licensee440

Part 8Legacy monitoring systems441

Division 1Preliminary441

3.8.1Definitions441

3.8.2Meaning of legacy monitoring system442

3.8.3Meaning of specified monitoring system information442

3.8.4Authorised persons443

Division 2Information gathering powers443

3.8.5Minister may direct legacy monitoring system owners to provide information and documents443

Division 3Due diligence powers444

3.8.6Access notice444

3.8.7Access powers445

3.8.8What can the Minister or authorised person do after service of access notice?446

3.8.9Specified persons must give information to Minister or authorised persons447

3.8.10Direction to provide reasonable assistance449

3.8.11Offences relating to obstruction of Minister or authorised persons451

Division 4Other matters451

3.8.12No compensation payable451

3.8.13Compliance with certain directions is not a breach of contract, breach of confidence or any other civil wrong451

Part 8APre-commitment from 1December2015452



Division 2Pre-commitment direction, approval and testing453

3.8A.2Pre-commitment direction453

3.8A.3Monitoring licensee must not provide unapproved pre-commitment system454

3.8A.4Commission may approve precommitment system454

3.8A.5Testing of pre-commitment system455

Division 3Obligations of monitoring licensee, venue operators and casino operators456


3.8A.7Certificates of installationplayer account equipment and parts of a precommitment system456

3.8A.8Monitoring licensee must ensure that precommitment system complies with standards and operational requirements457

3.8A.9Player account equipment must comply with regulations and standards458

3.8A.10Offence for operator failing to ensure proper installation of player account equipment459

3.8A.11Player cards must comply with regulations and standards459

3.8A.12Operators must ensure functioning of player account equipment and connection to pre-commitment system460

3.8A.13Offence for operator to permit gaming on gaming machine using alternative limit setting scheme461

Division 4Related agreements461


3.8A.15Related agreement between monitoring licensee and venue operator or casino operator462

3.8A.16Related agreement between Minister and venue operator or casino operator462

3.8A.17Content of direction463

3.8A.18Direction to enter into related agreement must be complied with463

3.8A.19No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreement under section3.8A.15 or3.8A.16464

Division 4AStandard pre-commitment conditions464

3.8A.19AMinister may determine standard precommitment conditions464

3.8A.19BPublication and effect of standard precommitment conditions465

3.8A.19CNo compensation for determination of standard precommitment conditions465

Division 5Provision of information465


3.8A.21Directions to monitoring licensee to provide information concerning precommitment465

3.8A.22No compensation payable466

3.8A.23Provision of information for research purposes466

Division 6Confidentiality466

3.8A.24Definition466

3.8A.25Restriction on disclosure of pre-commitment information467

3.8A.25ADisclosure to courts and tribunals permitted with Ministerial approval467

3.8A.26Disclosure with consent permitted467

3.8A.27Disclosure to enforcement agencies permitted467

3.8A.28Disclosure for performance of functions468

3.8A.29Disclosure of lawfully publicly available information permitted468

3.8A.30Disclosure of de-identified information for research purposes468

Part 9General469

Division 1Declared operator of gaming operator's licence469

3.9.1Minister may declare company to be operator469

3.9.2Application for approval470

3.9.3Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary470


3.9.4Prohibition on recovery of costs of investigating persons on Roll or their associates471

3.9.5Appeals472

3.9.6Injunctions to prevent contraventions etc.473

Chapter 4Wagering and betting475


4.1.1Purpose475

4.1.2Definitions476

4.1.3Exemption of totalisators478

Part 2General authorisation for wagering and betting480

Division 1Legality of wagering and betting480

4.2.1Wagering and approved betting competitions480

4.2.1AConduct of betting exchanges480

4.2.2Use of totalisator lawful480

4.2.3Approval of totalisator equipment481

Division 1ARegulation of publication and use of race fields482

4.2.3ARestrictions on publication and use of race fields482

4.2.3BApplication for race field publication and use approval483

4.2.3CPublication and use approval483

4.2.3DTribunal review485

4.2.3ECompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code486

Division 2Betting rules487

4.2.4Totalisator or approved betting competition not to be conducted without rules487

4.2.4ABetting exchange rules487

4.2.5Licensee to make betting rules488

4.2.6Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules491

4.2.7Commission may direct wagering and betting licensee to deal with certain bets492

Division 3Conduct of wagering and betting by wagering and betting licensee493

4.2.8Acceptance of wagers and bets493

4.2.9Agents of licensee493

4.2.10Investigation of complaints494

4.2.11Termination of certain agent agreements495

Part 3Wagering licence and gaming licence497

Division 1Authority of licences497

4.3.1Wagering licence497

4.3.2Gaming licence497

4.3.3One licence497

4.3.4Licences non-transferable498

4.3.4AApplication of Part498

Division 2Grant of licences498

4.3.5Application for licences498

4.3.6Matters to be considered in determining application499

4.3.7Recommendation on application501

4.3.8Grant of licences501

4.3.9Duration of licences and licence conditions502

4.3.10Amendment of licence conditions502

4.3.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence502

4.3.11Powers of licensee under Corporations Act not affected503

Division 3Entitlement of former licensee503

4.3.12Entitlement of former licensee on grant of new licences503

4.3.13What is the licence value of the former licences?504

4.3.14When must the payment be made?506

Division 4Operators506

4.3.15Appointment of operators506


4.3.17Approval of wholly-owned subsidiary507

Division 6Further licensing restrictions and requirements509

4.3.28Restrictions on directors of licensee or operator509

4.3.29Licensee and others not to be associated with certain activities509

Division 7Disciplinary action and cancellation511


4.3.32Cancellation of both licences512

4.3.33Appointment of temporary licensee if licence cancelled513

Division 8Further obligation to provideinformation515

4.3.34Directions to wagering licensee to provide information515

Part 3AWagering and betting licence517

Division 1AAInterpretation517

4.3A.1AADefinitions517

Division 1Authority and number of wagering and betting licences520

4.3A.1Authority of wagering and betting licence520

4.3A.2One licence520

Division 2Licensing procedure520

4.3A.3Registration of interest520

4.3A.4Report to Minister by Secretary on registrations of interest524

4.3A.5Application for licence524

4.3A.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications526

4.3A.7Determination of applications526

4.3A.7AProhibition on improper interference529

4.3A.7BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application530

4.3A.8Issue of licence530

4.3A.8AWagering and betting licence not personal property531

4.3A.9Licence conditions531

4.3A.10Minister may refuse to issue wagering and betting licence if related agreements not entered into531

4.3A.10AARelated agreements with wagering and betting licensee531

4.3A.10ABNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements532

4.3A.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence533

4.3A.11Duration of licence533

4.3A.12Licence may authorise preparatory action534

4.3A.13Premium payment535

4.3A.13APenalty interest for late payment535

4.3A.13BRecovery of amounts536

4.3A.14Publication and tabling536

4.3A.15Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with wagering and betting537

4.3A.15AAppointment of wagering and betting operator538

4.3A.15BApproval of wholly-owned subsidiary538

4.3A.15CRights and obligations of wagering and betting operator539

Division 3Transfer of licence540

4.3A.16Transfer only under this Division540

4.3A.17Application to transfer licence540

4.3A.18Transfer of wagering and betting licence541

4.3A.19Report to Minister by Commission544

4.3A.20Related agreements545

4.3A.21Publication and tabling545

Division 4Amendment and surrender of licence547

4.3A.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence547

4.3A.23Amendment of licence548

4.3A.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence550

4.3A.24Surrender of licence551

Division 5Monitoring and disciplinary action551

4.3A.26Grounds for disciplinary action551

4.3A.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action553

4.3A.28Minister may take disciplinary action555

4.3A.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings556

4.3A.30Effect of licence suspension556

4.3A.30ADisciplinary and other action against wagering and betting licenseepreparatory action557

Division 6Temporary wagering and bettinglicence557

4.3A.31Temporary wagering and betting licence557

4.3A.32Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence560

4.3A.32AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary wagering and betting licence issued for 90days561

4.3A.33Arrangements with former licensee562

4.3A.34Further provisions for temporary licence562

4.3A.34AARelated agreements with temporary wagering and betting licensee563

4.3A.34ABNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements564

Division 6ABetting exchanges565

4.3A.34ADefinitions565

4.3A.34BApproval of telecommunication devices by Commission568

4.3A.34CLicensee not to enable betting by way of a betting exchange on races, competitions or events without relevant consent568

4.3A.34DLicensee must conduct a betting exchange by way of certain telecommunication devices569

4.3A.34ECommission or controlling body may request information569

4.3A.34FCompliance with information notice570

4.3A.34GOffences by the wagering and betting licensee as operator of betting exchange570

4.3A.34HOffence by direct participant571

4.3A.34IOffence by a person who has an interest in the outcome of a brokered betting event571

4.3A.34JOffence by the owner of a horse to bet through betting exchange572

4.3A.34KOffence by the owner of a greyhound to bet through betting exchange572

Division 6BRequirements in relation to registeredplayers573

4.3A.34LVerification of registered player's identity573

4.3A.34MWagering and betting funds of registered players573

4.3A.34NDisclosure of names of registered players575

Division 7Further information-gathering powers and obligations576


4.3A.36Secretary may require further information576

4.3A.37Updating information provided to Secretary578

4.3A.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding registration of interest or licence application578

4.3A.39Updating licence transfer application580

4.3A.39ADirections to provide information581

4.3A.39BDirections to licensees582


4.3A.40Powers of Secretary582

Part 4On-course wagering permit583

Division 1Authority of permit583

4.4.1On-course wagering permit583

Division 2Grant of permit583

4.4.2Application for permit583

4.4.3Matters to be considered in determining application584

4.4.4Grant of permit585

4.4.5Permit is non-transferable586

Division 3Conduct of on-course wagering586

4.4.6Compliance with betting rules586

4.4.7Racing industry and licensee586

Division 4Commissions, dividends and taxes586

4.4.8Commissions586

4.4.9Dividends587

4.4.10Wagering tax588

4.4.11Hospitals and Charities Fund588

4.4.12Supervision charge588


4.4.13Unclaimed refunds and dividends589

Part 5Approved betting competitions and sports betting590


4.5.1Definitions590

4.5.2Events and betting competitions that cannot be approved under this Part591

Division 2Approved betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound racing591

4.5.3Approval of betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound races591

4.5.4Notice of approval592

4.5.5Variation and revocation of approval592

Division 3Approval of other events for bettingpurposes593

4.5.6Approval of events for betting purposes593

4.5.7What kinds of events can be approved?593

4.5.8What must Commission consider in approving events?594

4.5.9Designation of sports betting events595

4.5.10Notice and publication requirements595

4.5.11Variation and revocation of approval595

Division 3AApproval of simulated racing events596

4.5.11AApproval of simulated racing events for betting purposes596

4.5.11BWhat must Commission consider in approving simulated racing events?597

4.5.11CNotice and publication requirements597

4.5.11DVariation and revocation of approval598

4.5.11EApproval does not limit Minister's power to approve keno game under Chapter 6A598

Division 4Approval or declaration of sports controlling bodies for sports betting purposes598


4.5.13Objections599

4.5.14Matters to be considered in determining applications for approval600

4.5.15Determination of applications and duration of approval601

4.5.15ADeclaration of sports controlling body from another jurisdiction601


4.5.17Variation and revocation of approval or declaration603

4.5.18Surrender of approval or declaration604

4.5.19Change in situation of sports controlling body604

4.5.20Tribunal reviews604

Division 5Requirements on sports betting providers605

4.5.21What is offering a betting service?605

4.5.22Prohibition on offering betting service without agreement or determination606

4.5.23Agreement of sports controlling body607

4.5.24Application for Commission determination if no sports controlling body agreement607

4.5.25Procedure on application608

4.5.26Determination of Commission608

4.5.27Variation and revocation of determination610

4.5.28Costs of investigating applications611

Division 6Prohibition of betting contingencies relating to events612

4.5.29AADefinition612

4.5.29Commission may prohibit betting on a contingency relating to an event612


4.5.31Offence to offer bets on a contingency relating to an event615

Division 7Monitoring integrity in sports betting616

4.5.32Sports controlling body to notify Commission616

4.5.33Direction to sports controlling body to provide information about integrity mechanisms617

Part 5AAProhibitions or conditions on betting on contingencies618

4.5AA.1Definitions618

4.5AA.2Minister may prohibit or impose conditions on betting on contingencies618

4.5AA.3Matters to consider when prohibiting or imposing conditions on betting on contingencies619

4.5AA.4Notice and publication requirements619

4.5AA.5Taking effect of prohibition or condition620

4.5AA.6Submissions on making or varying a prohibition or condition620

4.5AA.7Disallowance of contingency betting prohibition or condition621

4.5AA.8Offences to offer bets on prohibited betting contingencies and not to comply with conditions on betting contingencies621

Part 5ABookmaker and bookmaking related registrations623


4.5A.2Application for registration as bookmaker623

4.5A.3Application for registration as bookmaker's key employee624

4.5A.4Determination of application for registration as bookmaker624

4.5A.5Determination of application for registration as bookmaker's key employee626

4.5A.6Certificate of registration and identity card626

4.5A.7Duration of registration as bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee627

4.5A.8Nominee of corporation628

4.5A.9Application of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships629

4.5A.10Approval of registered bookmakers to be in partnerships630

4.5A.10AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of registration for a bookmaker631

4.5A.11Conditions of registration631

4.5A.12Amendment of conditions631

4.5A.13Registration renewal632

4.5A.14Disciplinary action against registered bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee633

4.5A.14ASuspension of a bookmaker's registration pending criminal proceedings636

4.5A.14BSuspension of a bookmaker's key employee's registration pending criminal proceedings637

4.5A.15Review by VCAT of registrations as a bookmaker or bookmaker's key employee637

4.5A.16Time limit for applying for review638

4.5A.17Registered bookmaker must not engage convicted person639

Part 6Commissions, dividends and supervision charge640

Division 1Wagering640

4.6.1Commissions640

4.6.2Dividends640

Division 2Approved betting competitions642

4.6.4Commissionstotalisators642

4.6.5Dividends643

Division 3Supervision charge645

4.6.7Licensee to pay charge645

4.6.7AWagering and betting licensee to pay charge645


4.6.8Hospitals and Charities Fund646

4.6.9Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes646

Part 6ATax648



4.6A.2Taxation Administration Act 1997652

Division 2Imposition and hypothecation of tax652

4.6A.3Imposition and rate of tax652

4.6A.4Tax-free threshold where wagering and betting entity leaves a group653

4.6A.5Victorian racing industry payment654

4.6A.6Hospitals and Charities Fund655

Division 3Registration and returns655

4.6A.7Registration of wagering and betting entities655

4.6A.8Cancellation of registration by Commissioner of State Revenue656

4.6A.9Cancellation of registration by registered wagering and betting entity656

4.6A.10Returns and payment of tax657

Division 4Grouping provisions657

4.6A.11Constitution of groups657

4.6A.12Groups of corporations657

4.6A.13Groups of commonly controlled businesses658

4.6A.14Smaller groups subsumed by larger groups661

4.6A.15Imposition and rate of tax661

4.6A.16Supplementary provisions for determining tax for groupsmembers joining or forming groups during financial year662

4.6A.17Designated group entities663

4.6A.18Registration of designated group entity665

4.6A.19Cancellation of registration by Commissioner of State Revenue666

4.6A.20Cancellation of registration by registered designated group entity666

4.6A.21Group returns and payment of tax667

4.6A.22Supplementary provisions for joint and several liability of group members667


4.6A.23Multi-jurisdictional agreements668

4.6A.24Guidelines for determining location670

4.6A.25Extraterritorial operation670

4.6A.26Review of Part670

4.6A.27Regulations671

4.6A.28Transitional provision for first 6 months671

Part 7Offences673

4.7.1AADefinition673

4.7.1Offence to display betting advertising in certain locations673

4.7.1AExemptions675

4.7.2Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions675

4.7.3Tickets purportedly issued by licensee678

4.7.4Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes678


4.7.6Offence to extend credit etc.680

4.7.7Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited680

4.7.8Appropriate advertising standards required680

4.7.9Prescribed statement to be included in advertisements681

4.7.10Offence to offer inducement to open betting account681


Division 1Banking, accounting and auditing682


4.8.2Banking682

4.8.3Accounts684

4.8.4Books etc. to be kept on the premises685

4.8.5Audit of books, accounts and financial statements687

Division 2Reporting688

4.8.6Submission of reports688

Part 8AHarm minimisation directionswagering service providers690


4.8A.2Harm minimisation direction690

4.8A.3Harm minimisation requirement matters690

4.8A.4Tabling and disallowance691

4.8A.5Act prevails over harm minimisation direction692

4.8A.6Offence to not comply with a harm minimisation direction692

Part 9Other matters693

4.9.1Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code693

Chapter 5Lotteries696


5.1.1Purposes696

5.1.2Definitions696

5.1.3Application of Chapter697

Part 2Public lotteries698

Division 1Legality of public lotteries698

5.2.1Public lotteries declared lawful698

5.2.1AApproval of computer system etc.698

Division 2Public lottery rules699

5.2.2Lottery rules699

5.2.3When do lottery rules come into force?700

5.2.4Publication and inspection of lottery rules700

5.2.5Disallowance of lottery rules701

Division 3Conduct of public lotteries702

5.2.6Supervision of public lottery draws by Commission's representative702

5.2.7Licensee to record entries703

5.2.9Licensee not to act as credit provider704

5.2.10Non-monetary prizes704

5.2.11Prohibition of certain schemes704

5.2.12Publicity concerning prizewinners705

Part 3Public lottery licences707


5.3.1AADefinitions707

Division 1Number and type of public lottery licences709

5.3.1Minister determines number and type of public lottery licences709

5.3.2Which public lotteries can be licensed?710


5.3.2ARegistration of interest710

5.3.3Application for licence712

5.3.4Report to Minister by Commission713


5.3.5AProhibition on improper interference715

5.3.5BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application715

5.3.6Issue of licence716

5.3.7Licence conditions717

5.3.7AAncillary agreements717

5.3.7BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence717


5.3.8ALicence may authorise preparatory action718

5.3.9Premium payment720

5.3.10Licence is non-transferable720

5.3.11Publication and tabling720

5.3.12Inspection of licence721

5.3.13Register of licences721

Division 3Appointing subsidiaries to conduct public lotteries722

5.3.14Appointment of subsidiaries722

5.3.15Approval of subsidiary722

5.3.15AEngaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with public lotteries723

Division 4Amending and surrendering licences723

5.3.16Request by licensee for amendment of licence723

5.3.17Notification of other affected licensees724

5.3.18Objection by other licensees724

5.3.19Amendment of licence725

5.3.19AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence726

5.3.20Surrender of licence727

Division 5Disciplinary action727

5.3.21Grounds for disciplinary action727

5.3.22Commission may recommend disciplinary action728

5.3.23Minister may take disciplinary action729

5.3.24Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings730

5.3.25Effect of licence suspension730

5.3.26Application of Division to appointed subsidiaries730

Division 6Temporary public lottery licences731

5.3.27Temporary public lottery licences731

5.3.28Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence733

5.3.28AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary public lottery licence issued for 90days734

5.3.29Arrangements with former licensee735

5.3.30Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of temporary licence736

Part 4Returns to players and taxes737



Division 2Taxes737


5.4.3Public lottery tax738

5.4.4Penalty interest for late payment739

5.4.5Recovery of amounts739

5.4.6Application of tax proceeds740

5.4.7Sharing tax with other jurisdictions740


Division 1Financial recording and reporting743

5.5.1Licensee to keep accounts and records743

5.5.2Annual financial statements743

5.5.6Subsidiaries to comply with Division743

Division 2Other requirements744

5.5.6ADirections to provide information etc.744

5.5.7Directions to licensees745

5.5.8Claims for prize745

5.5.9Unclaimed prizes746

5.5.10Complaints747

Part 7Trade promotion lotteries749

Division 1Legality of trade promotion lotteries749

5.7.1Trade promotion lotteries declared lawful749

5.7.2Conduct of trade promotion lotteries749

Division 4Compliance and offences751

5.7.16AADefinitions751

5.7.16Conducting trade promotion lottery in contravention of Actetc.752

5.7.16AVenue operators must not conduct trade promotion lotteries in relation to gaming752

5.7.18AGaming machine play restrictions to be included trade promotion lottery advertisements753

5.7.18BCommission determinations about the manner of display of gaming machine play restrictions753


5.7.20Commissioner may perform Commission's functions754

Chapter 6Club keno755


6.1.1Purpose755

6.1.2Definitions755

Part 2Club keno games756

Division 1Legality of club keno games756

6.2.1Club keno games conducted by participants are lawful756

6.2.2Authorisation for club keno games756

6.2.3Club keno not subject to Chapter 3756

6.2.4Club Keno games may be conducted in approved venues756

Division 2Conducting club keno games757

6.2.5Sale of tickets757

6.2.6Agents of participants757

6.2.6AApproval of club keno system757

6.2.6BSecurity of certain equipment758

6.2.6CResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct758

6.2.7Defective machinery etc.758

6.2.8Unlawful interference with club keno system759

6.2.9Use of defective club keno machinery etc.759

6.2.10Credit etc.760

6.2.11Club keno rules760

6.2.12Commencement of rules761

6.2.13Publication and inspection of club keno rules761

6.2.14Disallowance of club keno rules762

Part 3Returns to players, taxes and levies764



Division 2Taxes and levies764

6.3.2Duty payable by participants764

6.3.3Hospitals, charities and mental health levy766

Division 3Unclaimed prizes766

6.3.4Unclaimed prizes766


Division 1Accounting records768

6.4.1Accounting records768

Division 2Complaints768

6.4.5Investigation of complaints768

Part 5Approval of subsidiaries770

6.5.1Minister may declare company to be participant770


6.5.3Approval of a wholly-owned subsidiary771

Part 6General774

6.6.1Directions to participants to provide information774

Chapter 6AKeno775


6A.1.1Purpose775

6A.1.2Definitions775

6A.1.3Keno linked jackpot arrangements776

Part 2Keno games777

Division 1Legality of keno games777

6A.2.1Keno games conducted under this Chapter are lawful777

6A.2.2Keno not subject to Chapter 3777

Division 2Conducting keno games777

6A.2.3Sale of tickets777

6A.2.4Agents of licensee777

6A.2.4ATermination of certain agent agreements778

6A.2.5Approval of keno system779

6A.2.6Security of certain equipment780

6A.2.7Defective machinery, equipment and computer systems780

6A.2.8Unlawful interference with keno system781

6A.2.9Use of defective keno machinery, equipment or computer system781

6A.2.10Credit and loans781

6A.2.11Keno rules782

6A.2.12Commencement of rules783

6A.2.13Publication and inspection of keno rules783

6A.2.14Disallowance of keno rules784

Part 2AApproval of games as keno games786

6A.2A.1Approval of keno games for betting purposes786

6A.2A.2Notice and publication requirements787

6A.2A.3Variation and revocation of approval787

6A.2A.4Approval does not limit Commission's power to approve simulated racing events under Chapter4787

Part 3Keno licence788


6A.3.1AADefinitions788

Division 1Authority and number of keno licences790

6A.3.1Authority of keno licence790

6A.3.2One licence790


6A.3.3Minister may invite applications791

6A.3.4Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for keno licence791

6A.3.4AConsent required for reports and investigation791

6A.3.5Application for licence792

6A.3.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications794

6A.3.7Determination of applications794

6A.3.7AProhibition on improper interference796

6A.3.7BProhibition on lobbying in relation to grant of application796

6A.3.8Issue of licence797

6A.3.8AKeno licence not personal property797

6A.3.9Licence conditions797

6A.3.9AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence798

6A.3.10Minister may refuse to issue keno licence if related agreements not entered into798

6A.3.10ARelated agreements with keno licensee798

6A.3.10BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements799

6A.3.11Duration of licence799

6A.3.11AExtension of licence800

6A.3.12Licence may authorise preparatory action800

6A.3.13Premium payment801

6A.3.13APenalty interest for late payment801

6A.3.13BRecovery of amounts802

6A.3.14Publication and tabling802

6A.3.15Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with keno games803

Division 3Transfer of licence804

6A.3.16Transfer only under this Division804

6A.3.17Application to transfer licence804

6A.3.18Transfer of a keno licence805

6A.3.19Report to Minister by Commission808

6A.3.20Related agreements808

6A.3.21Publication and tabling809

Division 4Amendment and surrender of licence810

6A.3.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence810

6A.3.23Amendment of licence812

6A.3.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence814

6A.3.24Surrender of licence814

Division 5Monitoring and disciplinary action814

6A.3.26Grounds for disciplinary action814

6A.3.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action816

6A.3.28Minister may take disciplinary action817

6A.3.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings818

6A.3.30Effect of licence suspension819

6A.3.30ADisciplinary and other action against keno licenseepreparatory action819

Division 6Temporary keno licence820

6A.3.31Temporary keno licence820

6A.3.32Report to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence822

6A.3.32AReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary keno licence issued for 90days823

6A.3.33Arrangements with former licensee823

6A.3.34Further provisions for temporary licence824

6A.3.34ARelated agreements with temporary keno licensee825

6A.3.34BNo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements826

Division 7Further information-gathering powers and obligations826


6A.3.36Secretary may require further information827

6A.3.37Updating information provided to Secretary828

6A.3.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application829

6A.3.39Updating licence transfer application830

6A.3.39ADirections to provide information831

6A.3.39BDirections to licensee832

6A.3.39CClaim for prize832

6A.3.39DUnclaimed prizes833


6A.3.40Powers of Secretary834

Part 4Returns to players, taxes and funds835


6A.4.1Returns to players835

Division 2Taxes836

6A.4.2Duty payable by licensee836

Division 3Supervision charge838

6A.4.3Supervision charge838

Division 4Funds838

6A.4.4Hospitals and Charities Fund and Mental Health Fund838


Division 1Accounting records840

6A.5.1Accounting records840

Division 2Complaints840

6A.5.2Investigation of complaints840

Part 6Other matters841

6A.6.1Trade Practices Act and Competition Code841

Chapter 7Interactive gaming842


7.1.1Purpose842

7.1.2Definitions842

7.1.3Meaning of interactive game844

7.1.4Meaning of approved game846

7.1.5Participating jurisdictions846

7.1.6Territorial application of this Chapter847

Part 2General authorisation for interactivegaming848

7.2.1Lawful activities848

7.2.2Offence to conduct unauthorised interactive gaming848

Part 3Interactive gaming licences850


7.3.1Application for interactive gaming licence850


7.3.3Suitability of applicant to hold interactive gaming licence852

7.3.4Suitability of associates853



7.3.6Changing conditions of licence855

7.3.7Interactive gaming licence non-transferable855

7.3.8Surrender of interactive gaming licence855


7.3.9Definitions855

7.3.10Grounds for disciplinary action856

7.3.11Taking disciplinary action858


7.3.13Suspension of interactive gaming licence pending criminal proceedings859

7.3.14Effect of licence suspension859

Division 3Endorsement of licence859

7.3.15Power to executors, trustees etc. to carry on business under licence859

7.3.16Effect of endorsements860

7.3.17Licence lapses if not endorsed861

Part 4Control of interactive gaming862

Division 1Player registration862

7.4.1Player registration and acceptance of wagers862

7.4.3Verification of player's identity862

Division 2General conduct of interactive gaming863

7.4.4Compliance with certain conditions863

7.4.5Licensed testers to test interactive gaming equipment864

7.4.6Offence for licensed provider to participate etc.864

7.4.7Commission's power to restrict participation in approved games by gaming officials864

7.4.8Licensed provider not to act as credit provider865

Division 3Players' funds and prizes865

7.4.9Players funds865

7.4.10Funds held on behalf of players865

7.4.11Inactive players866

7.4.12Disposal of unclaimed non-monetary prizes866

7.4.13Claims for prize867

7.4.14Monetary prizes not claimed within 2years868

7.4.15Power to withhold prizes in certain cases868

Division 4Responsible gambling measures869

7.4.16Limitation on amount wagered869

7.4.17Self-exclusion order870

Part 5Returns to players and taxes872



Division 2Taxes872


7.5.3Interactive gaming tax873

7.5.4Returns for calculation of tax874

7.5.5Penalty interest for late payment875

7.5.6Recovery of amounts875

7.5.7Revenue offences875


Division 1Directions877

7.6.1Directions877

Division 2Complaint handling877

7.6.2Inquiries about complaints877

Part 8Tribunal reviews880

7.8.1Review by Tribunal880

Chapter 8Community and charitablegaming882


8.1.1Purpose882

8.1.2Definitions882

Part 2Legality of community and charitable gaming885

8.2.1Community and charitable gaming declared lawful885

8.2.2Minor gaming must be in accordance with Chapteretc.885

8.2.3Permit not required for raffle where prize value $5000 or less886

8.2.4Bingo sessions conducted by or on behalf of community or charitable organisations886

8.2.4ABingo sessions conducted by others887

8.2.5Disclosure if raffle proceeds to be paid to or for a political party888

Part 3Community or charitable organisations889

Division 1Community or charitable organisations889

8.3.1Application to be declared as a community or charitable organisation889

8.3.2Commission may require further information etc.889

8.3.3Commission may make declaration890

8.3.4Can the applicant appeal?891

8.3.5Commission to determine appeal891

8.3.6Duration of declaration892

8.3.6ARenewal of declaration892

8.3.7Commission may require organisation to show cause893

8.3.8Organisation may make submissions893

8.3.9Revocation of declaration894

8.3.10Appeal to Supreme Court894

8.3.11Suspension of declaration895

8.3.11AInvestigation of community or charitable organisations896

8.3.11BProvision of information896

Division 2Minor gaming permits898

8.3.12Application for minor gaming permit898

8.3.13Determination of application899

8.3.14What does a minor gaming permit authorise?900

8.3.15Duration of minor gaming permit900

8.3.16Nominee of organisation900

8.3.17Amendment of permit conditions901

8.3.18Appeal902





8.3.22Performance of functions906

Part 4Conduct of community and charitable gaming907

Division 1Lucky envelopes907

8.4.1Lucky envelopes must comply with prescribed standards907

8.4.2Lucky envelopes only to be supplied to permit holder907

Division 2Bingo907

8.4.2ANotification of intention to conduct or cease conducting bingo sessions907

8.4.2BNominees909

8.4.2CNotification of large bingo prizes910

8.4.2DBingo rules910

8.4.2ERules binding unless Commission approves a variation911

8.4.2FCommission may require notification of bingo rules912

8.4.3Bingo equipment must comply with prescribed standards912

8.4.4Restriction on supply of bingo equipment913

8.4.5Braille bingo tickets914

8.4.6Community or charitable organisation may contract with bingo centre operator to conduct bingo914

8.4.7Expenses operators can charge for bingo916

8.4.7APayment of prize money and cashing of cheques916

Division 3Bingo pooling schemes917

8.4.8When can a pooling scheme operate?917

8.4.9Membership of pooling scheme917

8.4.10Pooling scheme rules918

8.4.11Commission may specify matters for rules918

8.4.12Disallowance of rules919

8.4.13Scheme administrator919

8.4.14Amendment of rules920

8.4.15Declaration of interest921

8.4.16Application to political parties921

Division 4Disciplinary action against community or charitable organisations in relation to bingo922




8.4.20Appeal925

Part 5Bingo centres927

Division 1Licensing of bingo centre operators927

8.5.1Requirement to be licensed927

8.5.2Application for licence927

8.5.3Application procedure927

8.5.4Objections928

8.5.5Responsible authority's report929





8.5.9Nominee of licensee932

8.5.10Licence non-transferable934

8.5.11Licence renewal934




8.5.15Effect and maximum period of suspension of bingo centre operator's licence940

8.5.16Suspension of bingo centre operator's licence pending criminal proceedings940

8.5.17Licence document to be surrendered940

8.5.18Provisional bingo centre operator's licence941

Division 3Compliance requirements andmonitoring941

8.5.37Accounts and financial statements941

8.5.38Returns to the Commission942

8.5.42Gaming machines in bingo centres942

Part 5ACommercial raffle organisers943

8.5A.1Definition943

8.5A.2Requirement to be licensed943

8.5A.3Commission may require person to show cause943

8.5A.4Appeal944

8.5A.5Application for licence944

8.5A.6Objections945

8.5A.7Matters to be considered in determining applications946

8.5A.8Determination of application947

8.5A.8AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence948

8.5A.9Duration of licence948

8.5A.10Nominee of licensee948

8.5A.11Licence non-transferable950

8.5A.12Licence renewal950

8.5A.13Amendment of conditions952

8.5A.14Disciplinary action953

8.5A.15Letter of censure956

8.5A.16Effect and maximum period of suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence956

8.5A.17Suspension of commercial raffle organiser's licence pending criminal proceedings957

8.5A.18Licence document to be surrendered957

8.5A.19Provisional commercial raffle organiser's licence957

8.5A.23Community or charitable organisation may contract with licensee to conduct raffle958

8.5A.24Expenses licensee can charge for raffle959

8.5A.25Promotion of raffle959

8.5A.26Accounts and financial statements959

8.5A.27Returns to the Commission960

Part 6General compliance requirements961

Division 1Banking and records961

8.6.1Banking961

8.6.2Records962

Division 2Ongoing notification requirements963

8.6.3Change in situation of person or associate963

Part 7Reviews965

8.7.1Tribunal reviews965

Part 8General966

8.8.1Refusal to issue licence or permit966

Chapter 9Onboard gaming968


9.1.1Purpose968

9.1.2Definitions968

9.1.3Application of Chapter969

Part 2Application of Tasmanian Act970

9.2.1Tasmanian Act applies as law of Victoria970

9.2.2Amendment of Schedules970

Part 3Further provisions regulating onboard gaming971

Division 1Legality of onboard gaming971

9.3.1Legality of onboard gaming971

9.3.2Non-applicability of other laws971

Division 2Conduct of onboard gaming972

9.3.3Limit on number of gaming machines972

9.3.4Unlawful interference with gaming equipment972


Division 3Taxes974

9.3.6Revenue-sharing agreement974

Part 4Suspension of Chapter975

9.4.1Suspension of Chapter975

Chapter 9ALicensing of gaming industryemployees976


9A.1.2Authority conferred by a gaming industry employee's licence976

9A.1.3Gaming industry employees to be licensed978

9A.1.4Application for gaming industry employee's licence979

9A.1.5Determination of application980

9A.1.6Conditions of gaming industry employee's licence980

9A.1.7Appeal981

9A.1.8Identification of gaming industry employee982

9A.1.9Provisional licence983

9A.1.10Duration of gaming industry employee's licence984

9A.1.11Renewal of gaming industry employee's licence984

9A.1.12Disciplinary action985

9A.1.13Suspension of gaming industry employee's licence in connection with criminal proceedings987

9A.1.14Effect etc. of suspension987

9A.1.15Return of licence on suspension or cancellation988

9A.1.16Termination of employment on suspension or cancellation of licence988

9A.1.17Licensee to provide information relating to licence988

9A.1.18Compulsory training for certain gaming industry employees989

9A.1.19Venue operator may perform duties of gaming industry employee990

9A.1.20Volunteers at bingo centres991

9A.1.21Casino employees991

9A.1.22Change in situation of licensees992

Chapter 10Administration and enforcement993

Part 1The Commission's functions993

Division 1General functions993

10.1.4Functions of Commission993

10.1.5AStandards for approvals of technical equipment and systems996

10.1.5BStandards relating to certain matters997

10.1.5COperational requirements998

Division 6Confidentiality1001


10.1.30General duty of confidentiality1003

10.1.31Disclosure in legal proceedings1004

10.1.32Other permitted disclosures1005

10.1.33Aggregation of statistical information1007

10.1.34Third party disclosures1007

Part 1AThe Minister and the Secretary1009

10.1A.1Nomination of assistants and advisers1009

10.1A.2Directions to licence holders to provide information for policy development1009

Part 2Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council1011

10.2.1Minister may establish Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council1011

10.2.2Function of Council1011

Part 2AReview Panel1012



Division 2Establishment and functions1014

10.2A.2Establishment of Review Panel1014

10.2A.3Functions and powers of Review Panel1014

Division 3Membership of Review Panel1017

10.2A.4Membership of Review Panel1017

10.2A.5Chairperson1017

10.2A.6Other members1018

10.2A.7Vacancies and resignation1018

10.2A.8Acting chairperson1019

Division 4Procedure of Review Panel1020

10.2A.9Meetings1020

10.2A.10Reports1021

10.2A.11Publication of Review Panel reports1021

10.2A.12Direction in response to Review Panel's reports1024

Part 3Funds1025

Division 1Community Support Fund1025

10.3.1Community Support Fund1025

10.3.2Payments into Community Support Fund1025

10.3.3Payments from the Community Support Fund1025

10.3.3AAdditional payment from the Community Support Fund1027

Division 2Mental Health Fund1028

10.3.4Mental Health Fund1028

10.3.5Payments into the Mental Health Fund1028

10.3.6Payments from the Mental Health Fund1028

Part 4Investigations and information gathering by the Commission1029

Division 1Investigation of applications1029


10.4.2Investigation of application1030

10.4.3Photographs, finger prints and palm prints1032

10.4.4Police inquiry and report1033

10.4.5Commission may require further information etc.1035

10.4.6Updating of application1037

10.4.7Costs of investigating applications1039

Division 1AInvestigations of registrations ofinterest and applications for wagering andbetting licence1040

10.4.7ADefinitions1040

10.4.7BInvestigations and inquiries1041

10.4.7CPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints1042

10.4.7DPolice inquiry and report1043

10.4.7ECommission may require further information1044

10.4.7FUpdating information1045

10.4.7GCosts of investigating1046

10.4.7HService agreement1046

10.4.7HAPowers of Secretary1047

Division 1BInvestigations of transfers of monitoring licence, wagering and betting licence and keno licence and temporary licensing1047

10.4.7IDefinitions1047

10.4.7JInvestigations and inquiries1048

10.4.7KPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints1049

10.4.7LPolice inquiry and report1049

10.4.7MCommission may require further information1050

10.4.7NUpdating information1052

10.4.7OCosts of investigating1052

Division 1CInvestigations of persons for suitability for invitation, and to apply, for kenolicenceor monitoring licence1053

10.4.7PDefinitions1053

10.4.7QInvestigations and inquiries1054

10.4.7RPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints1055

10.4.7SPolice inquiry and report1056

10.4.7TCommission may require further information1058

10.4.7UUpdating information1059

10.4.7VCosts of investigating1060

10.4.7WService agreement1060

10.4.7XPowers of Secretary1061

Division 1DInvestigations of applications forkenolicence or monitoring licence1061

10.4.7YDefinitions1061

10.4.7ZInvestigations and inquiries1062

10.4.7ZAPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints1063

10.4.7ZBPolice inquiry and report1064

10.4.7ZCCommission may require further information1065

10.4.7ZDUpdating information1066

10.4.7ZECosts of investigating1066

10.4.7ZFService agreement1067

10.4.7ZGPowers of Secretary1067

Division 2General investigatory powers ofCommission1067


10.4.10Provision of information1069

Division 3Information gathering for law enforcement purposes1070

10.4.11Information gathering for law enforcement purposes1070

Part 4AMonitoring of relationships withassociates1073

Division 1Interpretation1073


10.4A.2Relevant interests1074

10.4A.3References to the Corporations Act1074

Division 2Notifications in relation to associates1075

10.4A.4Change in situation of gambling industry participants, associatesetc.1075

10.4A.5Notification of Commission of persons who are likely to become associates1075

10.4A.6Notification of Commission of persons who have become associates1076

Division 3Commission approval1076

10.4A.7Prior Commission approval required before certain persons become associates1076

Division 4Termination of associations, warnings and undertakings1077

10.4A.8Termination of association1077

10.4A.9Written warnings and undertakings in relation to conduct of associates1078

Division 5Forfeiture and sale of shares in gambling industry participants1079

10.4A.10Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares1079

10.4A.11Sale of forfeited shares1081

Division 6Investigations for purposes of Divisions4 and51082

10.4A.12Investigation of associates and others1082

10.4A.13Provision of information to Commission1082

10.4A.14Reports to Minister1084

Part 5Compliance and enforcement1086

Division 1Inspectors1086

10.5.4Police may perform functions of inspectors1086

10.5.5Responsibilities of inspectors while on duty1086

Division 2Functions of inspectors1087

10.5.7Functions of inspectors1087

10.5.8Right of entry1087

10.5.9Powers of inspectors1088

10.5.10Power to require names and addresses1090

10.5.11Inspector to investigate complaints1090

10.5.12Search warrants1091

10.5.13Announcement before entry1093

10.5.14Copy of warrant to be given to occupier or person in charge of vehicle1094

10.5.14ASearch and seizure powers under section 2.6.2 not affected1094

Division 3Offences1095

10.5.15Offences relating to obstruction of inspectors1095

10.5.16False or misleading information1096

10.5.17Impersonation of inspectors or commissioners1097

10.5.18Bribery of authorised person1097

10.5.19Protection against self-incrimination1098

Division 4Infringement notices1099

10.5.20Power to serve a notice1099

10.5.21Prescribed infringement penalty1099

10.5.27Proof of prior convictions1099

Division 5Forfeiture1101

10.5.28Forfeiture1101

10.5.29Seizure and forfeiture of equipment1102

Division 6Prosecutions and evidentiaryprovisions1103

10.5.30Offences by bodies1103

10.5.31Proceedings1103

10.5.32Evidence1104

Part 6Self exclusion programs and Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1106

Division 1Self-exclusion programs1106

10.6.1Ministerial direction about self-exclusion programs1106

10.6.2Change in Ministerial direction about selfexclusion programs1106

10.6.3Review of direction about self-exclusion programs1107

10.6.4Regulations prevail over direction1107

Division 2Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1108

10.6.5Definition1108

10.6.6Ministerial direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1108

10.6.7Change in Ministerial direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1109

10.6.8Review of direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct1110

10.6.9Regulations prevail over direction1110

Part 7Minors1112


10.7.2Application of Part1114

10.7.3Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble1115

10.7.4Offence to assist minor to gamble1116

10.7.5Offence by minor to gamble1116

10.7.6Offences in respect of minors in a gaming machine area or casino1116

10.7.7Offence by minor to enter gaming machine area or casino1117

10.7.8Offence by minor using false evidence of age1117

10.7.9Notices to be displayed1118

10.7.10Supervision of vending machines1118

10.7.11No offence if gambling employee a minor1118

10.7.12Defences1119

10.7.13Proof of age may be required1119

Chapter 11General1121

Part 1Administrative provisions1121

Division 1Service of documents1121

11.1.1Service of documents on Commission1121

11.1.2Service of documents on other persons1121

Division 2Records and forms1122

11.1.3Records not kept in writing1122

11.1.4Sufficient compliance with approved forms1122


11.1.5Destruction of finger prints and palm prints1123

11.1.6Refund of fees1124

11.1.7Supreme Courtlimitation of jurisdiction1124

11.1.8No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of licence1124

Part 2Regulations1126

11.2.1Regulations1126

Chapter 12Amendments, repeals and transitional and other provisions1129

Part 2Transitional provisions1130

12.2.1Transitional provisions1130

Part 3Tattersall's1131

12.3.1Definition1131

12.3.2Transfer of Trustees' gaming operator's licence1131

12.3.3Transfer of Trustees' public lottery licence1133

Schedules1137

Schedule 1Subject matter for regulations1137

Schedule 2Modifications of Tasmanian Act1150

Schedule 3Modifications of Tasmanianregulations1153

Schedule 4Forms for Chapter 21154

Schedule 5Municipal districts within metropolitan Melbourne1157

Schedule 7Transitional provisions1159

Endnotes1262

1General information1262

2Table of Amendments1264

3Amendments Not in Operation1276

4Explanatory details1277

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Version No. 080

Gambling Regulation Act2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at1 March 2019

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The Parliament of Victoria enacts as follows:

Chapter 1Preliminary

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline

S. 1.1(1) amended by No. 58/2011 s.69(1).

(1)The main purpose of this Act is to re-enact and consolidate the law relating to various forms of gambling.

(2)The main objectives of this Act are

(a)to foster responsible gambling in order to

(i)minimise harm caused by problem gambling; and

(ii)accommodate those who gamble without harming themselves or other

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