Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic)

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Version No. 110

Gambling Regulation Act 2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at


22 October 2025

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Section  Page

Chapter 1—Preliminary

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline

1.2Commencement

1.3Definitions

1.3AAMeaning of gambling

1.3AWhat is intoxication?

1.3BMeaning of electronic monitoring system

1.4Who is an associate?

1.5Money invested

1.6Act binds the Crown

Chapter 2—General prohibitions and authorisations

Part 1—Introduction

2.1.1Purposes

2.1.2Definitions

Part 2—Gambling

Division 1—Unauthorised gambling

2.2.1Prohibition against unauthorised gambling

2.2.2Recovery of money lost in unauthorised gambling

Division 2—Authorised gambling

2.2.3Authorisation for games at amusement centres, fetes, carnivals etc.

2.2.4Authorisation for two-up on ANZAC Day

2.2.5Authorisation for betting games on approved foot or bicycle races

2.2.6Approved Calcutta Sweepstakes permitted

2.2.7Suspension or revocation of approval to conduct Calcutta Sweepstakes

Division 3—Advertising of unauthorised gambling

2.2.8Prohibition against advertising unauthorised gambling

Part 4—Gaming or wagering agreements

2.4.1Unauthorised gaming or wagering contracts are void

Part 5—Places provided for unauthorised gambling

2.5.20Prohibition against providing place for unauthorised gambling

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

2.5.22Offence to obstruct the entry of authorised police officers

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

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

2.5.26Cancellation of notice to quit

2.5.27Declaration of place provided for unauthorised gambling

2.5.28Application for rescission by owner etc.

2.5.29Application for rescission by police

2.5.30Notice in the Government Gazette

2.5.31Other notices of declaration

2.5.32Persons found etc. in declared place

2.5.33Convicted persons found in declared place

2.5.35Liability of owner

2.5.36Liability of occupier

2.5.37Additional penalty for continuing offences

2.5.38Entry by police

2.5.40Procedure where place is entered under a warrant etc.

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

2.5.42Indemnity of witnesses

2.5.43Persons found in place provided for unauthorised gambling

Part 5A—Banning irresponsible gambling products and practices

Division 1—Introduction

2.5A.1Definitions

Division 2—Interim ban orders

2.5A.2Minister may make interim ban order

2.5A.3Duration of interim ban order

2.5A.4Procedure following interim ban order

Division 3—Fixed term ban orders

2.5A.9Fixed term ban order

2.5A.10Duration of fixed term ban order

2.5A.11Revocation of fixed term ban order

2.5A.12Disallowance of fixed term ban order

Division 4—Effect of ban orders

2.5A.13Offence to breach ban order

Division 5—General

2.5A.14No compensation

Part 6—General

2.6.3Money stolen and paid away in bets is recoverable

2.6.5Evidence as to offences

2.6.7Vicarious liability

2.6.9Entry of police to public places

Chapter 3—Gaming machines

Part 1—Introduction

3.1.1Purpose

3.1.2Definitions

3.1.3Machines may be declared to be gaming machines

3.1.4Conduct of gaming and playing gaming machines

3.1.4AConduct of monitoring

3.1.5Application of Chapter to casino operator

3.1.6AApplication of Chapter to tabaret premises

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

Part 2—General authorisation for gaming on gaming machines

Division 1—Legality of gaming machine gaming

3.2.1Gaming in approved venue declared lawful

3.2.2Possession of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment may be authorised

Division 2—Ministerial directions, regional limits and municipal limits

3.2.3Ministerial directions as to requirements for gaming machines

3.2.4Regions for gaming machines

3.2.5No compensation payable

Part 2A—Ownership and related person restrictions

Division 1—Interpretation

3.2A.1Definitions

Division 2—Ownership and related person licensee restrictions

3.2A.2Restrictions for venue operators and related persons

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

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

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

3.2A.6Restrictions for a casino operator

Division 3—Gaming machine entitlement prohibited interests

3.2A.7Prohibited interests in gaming machine entitlements

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

Part 3—Approval of premises for gaming

Division 1—Introduction

3.3.1Outline of Part

Division 2—Premises approvals

3.3.2Which premises may be approved as suitable for gaming?

3.3.4Application for approval of premises

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

3.3.5AACommission to notify relevant responsible authority of receipt of application

3.3.5ABAmendment of application for premises approval

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

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

3.3.6Responsible authority may make submission

3.3.7Matters to be considered in determining applications

3.3.8Determination of application

3.3.9Conditions of approval

3.3.10Duration of approval

3.3.11Variation of approval

3.3.11AVariation of conditional approval

3.3.12Revocation of approval

3.3.13Automatic revocation or suspension of approval

3.3.14Tribunal review of approval

3.3.15Surrender of approval

3.3.15AOne venue operator for an approved venue

Division 3—Modification of gaming machine areas

3.3.16Modification of gaming machine areas

3.3.17Appeal

Part 4—Licensing of operators and monitors and listing of manufacturers, suppliers and testers

Division 1—Authority conferred by licences and listing

3.4.1Authority conferred by venue operator's licence

3.4.1BVenue operator must comply with standards and operational requirements

3.4.4Authority conferred by monitoring licence

3.4.4BMonitoring licensee must comply with standards and operational requirements

3.4.5Authority conferred by listing on the Roll

3.4.6Offence to breach licence conditions

3.4.7Offence to breach condition of listing on Roll

Division 2—Venue operator's licence

3.4.8Application for venue operator's licence

3.4.10Objections

3.4.11Matters to be considered in determining applications

3.4.12Determination of applications and duration of licence

3.4.12ASelf-exclusion program is a condition of licence

3.4.12BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence

3.4.13Register of venue operators and approved venues

3.4.13AVenue operator to give Commission certain information about where gaming will be conducted under gaming machine entitlements

3.4.14Nominee of licensee

3.4.15Venue operator's licence is non-transferable

3.4.16Renewal of venue operator's licence

3.4.17Amendment of conditions

3.4.18Proposal of amendment by venue operator

3.4.18ACommission to notify municipal council of receipt of proposal

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

3.4.18CMunicipal council must notify Commission of intention to make submission

3.4.19Submissions on proposed amendments

3.4.20Consideration and making of amendment

3.4.20AVariation of conditional amendment

3.4.21Tribunal review of amendment increasing number of gaming machines

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

3.4.23Notification of certain changes

3.4.24Endorsement of licence and Register

3.4.25Disciplinary action against venue operator

3.4.26Letter of censure

3.4.27Suspension of venue operator's licence pending criminal proceedings

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

3.4.28Provisional venue operator's licence

Division 2A—Venue operators and venue agreements

3.4.28AAApplication of Division

3.4.28ADefinitions

3.4.28ABMeaning of prohibited venue agreement

3.4.28BCommission may declare certain agreements to be reviewable venue agreements

3.4.28CEntering into prohibited venue agreement prohibited

3.4.28DProhibited venue agreements are void

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

3.4.28FNo compensation payable

Division 4—Monitoring licence

3.4.38Definitions

3.4.39One licence

3.4.40Minister may invite applications

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

3.4.41AConsent required for reports and investigations

3.4.42Application for monitoring licence

3.4.43Report to Minister by Secretary on applications

3.4.44Determination of applications

3.4.45Prohibition on improper interference

3.4.45AProhibition on lobbying

3.4.46Issue of licence

3.4.46AMonitoring licence not personal property

3.4.47Licence conditions

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

3.4.48ARelated agreements with monitoring licensee

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

3.4.48CLimitation of monitoring licensee's civil liability

3.4.48DRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister

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

3.4.49Responsible gambling and regulatory compliance directions

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

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

3.4.49CPayments out of approved linked jackpot trust accounts

3.4.50Duration of licence

3.4.51Extension of licence

3.4.52Licence may authorise preparatory action

3.4.52APremium payment

3.4.52BPenalty interest for late payment

3.4.52CRecovery of amounts

3.4.53Publication and tabling

3.4.54Engaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with monitoring

3.4.55Transfer only under this Division

3.4.56Application to transfer licence

3.4.57Transfer of monitoring licence

3.4.58Report to Minister by Commission

3.4.59Related agreements

3.4.59APublication and tabling

3.4.59BRequest by licensee for amendment of licence

3.4.59CAmendment of licence

3.4.59CAProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence

3.4.59DGrounds for disciplinary action

3.4.59ECommission may take or recommend disciplinary action

3.4.59FMinister may take disciplinary action

3.4.59GSuspension of licence

3.4.59GADisciplinary and other action against monitoring licensee—preparatory action

3.4.59HEffect of licence suspension

3.4.59ITemporary monitoring licence

3.4.59JReport to Minister by Commission for a temporary monitoring licence

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

3.4.59KArrangements with former licensee

3.4.59LFurther provisions for temporary licence

3.4.59LARelated agreements with temporary licensee

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

3.4.59LCLimitation of temporary licensee's civil liability

3.4.59LDRelated agreements may provide for damages determined by the Minister

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

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

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

3.4.59MSecretary may require further information

3.4.59NUpdating information provided to Secretary

3.4.59OUpdating information provided to Minister regarding licence application

3.4.59PUpdating licence transfer application

3.4.59QNo compensation payable for certain acts and omissions

3.4.59RCompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code

Division 7—Roll of Manufacturers, Suppliers and Testers

3.4.60The Roll

3.4.61Application to be listed on Roll

3.4.62Objections

3.4.63Determination of applications

3.4.64Imposition and amendment of conditions

3.4.65Disciplinary action

3.4.66Letter of censure

3.4.67Voluntary removal from Roll

3.4.68Payments etc. to venue operator unlawful

3.4.68APublication of standard price lists

Part 4A—Gaming machine entitlements

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

3.4A.1Requirement to hold gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.2Authority conferred by gaming machine entitlements

Division 2—Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules

3.4A.3Gaming machine entitlement allocation and transfer rules

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

Division 2A—Standard entitlement-related conditions and standard monitoring-related conditions

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

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

3.4A.4CPublication and effect of standard conditions

3.4A.4DNo compensation for determination of standard conditions

Division 3—Creation and allocation of gaming machine entitlements

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

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

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

3.4A.5BGaming machine entitlement not personal property

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

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

3.4A.6BNo compensation payable because of direction to enter entitlement-related agreements under section 3.4A.6A

3.4A.7Duration of gaming machine entitlements

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

3.4A.9Gaming machine entitlements may authorise preparatory action

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

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

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

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

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

Division 3A—Assignment of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.11DWhat is an assignment agreement?

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

3.4A.11FGaming machine entitlement assignment rules

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

3.4A.11HCommission may register assignment agreement

3.4A.11IEffect of registration of assignment agreement

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

3.4A.11KRestrictions on assignor for duration of assignment

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

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

3.4A.11NVariation of registered assignment agreement

3.4A.11OCommission may deregister registered assignment agreement

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

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

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

3.4A.11SNo compensation payable

Division 4—Amendment of gaming machine entitlement conditions

3.4A.11TTemporary amendment rules

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

3.4A.13Commission decision on the request

3.4A.13ATemporary amendments to geographic area conditions

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

3.4A.14Commission must record amendment in Register

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

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

Division 5—Transfer of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.15Fee payable for gaming machine entitlement transfers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.4A.20Hospitals and Charities Fund

Division 5AA—Surrender of gaming machine entitlements on specified date

3.4A.20AARules for surrender of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.20AABSurrender of designated gaming machine entitlements

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

3.4A.20AADCertain amounts become immediately payable

3.4A.20AAEMinisterial Order for extinguishment

3.4A.20AAFEffect of order

3.4A.20AAGNo compensation payable

Division 5A—Purchase by the State of gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.20AApplication of Division

3.4A.20BCommission to determine excess gaming machine entitlements

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

3.4A.20DDeterminations for purpose of Division

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

3.4A.20FFurther reduction of gaming machine entitlements

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

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

3.4A.20IExtinguishment on reduction of State limit

3.4A.20JNo compensation payable

Division 5B—Extinguishment of unallocated or forfeited entitlements on reduction of State limit

3.4A.20KMinisterial Order for extinguishment

3.4A.20LEffect of Order

3.4A.20MNo compensation payable

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

3.4A.21Definition

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

3.4A.22Meaning of relevant holding period

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

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

3.4A.25Commission may extend relevant holding period

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

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

Division 8—Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements in accordance with standard conditions or related agreement

3.4A.26AGaming machine entitlements forfeited in accordance with standard entitlement-related conditions

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

Division 8A—Forfeiture of gaming machine entitlements following offers to purchase those entitlements

3.4A.27AForfeiture to State—after reduction of regional or municipal district limit

Division 9—Extinguishment of interests and rights in gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.28Extinguishment

3.4A.29No compensation payable because of extinguishment

Division 10—Forfeited gaming machine entitlements

3.4A.30Application of Division

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

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

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

Division 11—General

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

Part 5—Control of gaming

Division 1—Manufacturing and obtaining gaming machines

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

Division 2—Controls over gaming machines and games

3.5.3Commission's standards for gaming machine types and games

3.5.4Approval of gaming machine types and games

3.5.5Variation of gaming machine types and games

3.5.6Withdrawal of approval

3.5.7Linked jackpots unlawful without approval

3.5.7ALinked jackpot arrangements unlawful without approval

3.5.7BApproval of linked jackpot arrangements

3.5.7CWithdrawal of approval

3.5.8Identification of machines

3.5.9Gaming prohibited on unprotected devices

3.5.10Unlawful interference with equipment or systems

3.5.11Protection of sensitive areas of gaming equipment or monitoring equipment

3.5.12Testing of electronic monitoring system

3.5.13Approval of electronic monitoring systems

3.5.15Installation and storage of gaming machines

3.5.16Certificates of installation—gaming equipment and monitoring equipment

3.5.17Offence to play gaming machine not installed as authorised

3.5.17BGaming machines must be connected to approved electronic monitoring system

3.5.17COffence to interfere with an electronic monitoring system

3.5.18Gaming only permitted in gaming machine areas

3.5.19Gaming tokens

3.5.20Malfunction of gaming machines

3.5.21Defective gaming machines not allowed

3.5.22After hours gaming

3.5.23The Commission's rules

3.5.24Disallowance of rules

3.5.25Inspection of rules

3.5.26Rules to be enforced

3.5.27Commission may give directions

3.5.28Inducements, cheating etc.

Division 2A—Gaming hours

3.5.28AGaming prohibited between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Division 3—Responsible gaming measures

Subdivision 1—General measures

3.5.29Banning large denomination note acceptors and autoplay facilities

3.5.30Spin rates

3.5.31Credit etc.

3.5.32Cashing of cheques

3.5.33Payment of accumulated credits by cheque or electronic funds transfer

3.5.33APlaying of gaming machines by intoxicated persons prohibited

Subdivision 2—Cash facilities

3.5.33BDefinitions

3.5.33CProhibitions on certain cash facilities—approved venue not on a racecourse

3.5.33DProhibitions on certain cash facilities—gaming machine area in approved venue on a racecourse

3.5.33DAProhibitions on certain cash facilities—other areas in approved venue on a racecourse

3.5.33EApplication for approval

3.5.33FApprovals

3.5.33GMinisterial directions as to approvals

3.5.33HConditions of approvals

3.5.33IAmendment of conditions of approvals—Applications by venue operators

3.5.33JReview of approvals

3.5.33KAmendment of conditions of approvals—By the Commission

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

3.5.33MAppeal

3.5.33NNo compensation payable

Subdivision 3—Cashless gaming

3.5.33OSubdivision does not apply to casino operator

3.5.33PProhibition on inducements involving cashless gaming

3.5.33QProhibition on credit facilities relating to cashless gaming

Subdivision 4—Carded play

3.5.33RApplication of Subdivision

3.5.33SPlayer card must meet prescribed requirements

3.5.33TIdentity verification when issuing player cards

Division 4—Gaming machine advertising

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

3.5.34ACProhibition on printing gaming machine advertising on player cards

3.5.34Prohibition on publishing gaming machine advertising by others

3.5.35Prohibition on displaying gaming machine related signs

3.5.35AResponsible gambling signs

Division 5—Loyalty schemes

3.5.35BDefinition

3.5.36Preconditions for allowing participation in loyalty scheme

3.5.36AContent of written statement

3.5.36BSetting limits under loyalty scheme

3.5.36CExcluded persons

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

3.5.37Player activity statements—active participants

3.5.37APlayer activity statement—participants who are not active participants

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

3.5.39Opting out of loyalty schemes

3.5.40No advertising to people suspended or removed from loyalty schemes

3.5.41Loyalty scheme participant information

3.5.41ACasino loyalty scheme information for data-matching purposes

3.5.41BApproved venue loyalty scheme information for data-matching purposes

Division 6—Removal of people from approved venues

3.5.42Application of Division

3.5.43Removal of certain persons

Division 7—Jackpot funds

3.5.44Dealing with jackpot funds on retirement of jackpot

3.5.45Transfer of unpaid jackpot funds on transfer of approved venue

3.5.46Dealing with unpaid jackpot funds where venue operator ceases to hold licence or to operate gaming machines

3.5.47Dealing with jackpots retired previously

Part 6—Returns to players, levies and taxes

Division 1—Returns to players

3.6.1Returns to players

Division 2—Taxes and levies

3.6.2Definitions

3.6.5AVenue operators to pay supervision charge

3.6.6ATaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with pub licences until 16 August 2022

3.6.6BTaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues with club licences until 16 August 2022

3.6.6CTaxation in relation to gaming in approved venues on and after 16 August 2022

3.6.6DReview of tax rates under section 3.6.6C

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

3.6.9Community benefit statements

3.6.9AMinisterial directions as to requirements of community benefit statements

3.6.10Interest on late payment

3.6.11Hospitals and charities and mental health levy

3.6.12Payment to Community Support Fund

Division 3—Unclaimed winnings

3.6.13Unclaimed winnings

Part 7—Compliance requirements

Division 1—Introduction

3.7.2Application of Part

Division 2—Banking, accounting and auditing

3.7.3Banking

3.7.4Accounting records

3.7.5Books etc. to be kept on the premises

Division 2A—Approved linked jackpot trust account compliance requirements

3.7.6Banking

3.7.6AAAccounting records in relation to approved linked jackpot trust accounts

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

Division 3—Other requirements

3.7.6BDirections to monitoring licensee to provide information etc.

3.7.6CNo compensation payable

3.7.6DDirections to monitoring licensee

Part 8A—Pre-commitment

Division 1—Preliminary

3.8A.1Definitions

Division 2—Pre-commitment direction, approval and testing

3.8A.2Pre-commitment direction

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

3.8A.4Commission may approve pre‑commitment system

3.8A.5Testing of pre-commitment system

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

3.8A.6Application of Division

3.8A.7Certificates of installation—player account equipment and parts of a pre‑commitment system

3.8A.8Monitoring licensee must ensure that pre‑commitment system complies with standards and operational requirements

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

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

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

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

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

3.8A.13ADirection for player accounts

3.8A.13BTabling and revocation of direction by Parliament

3.8A.13COffence for venue operator to permit gaming on gaming machine other than by use of player card

Division 4—Related agreements

3.8A.14Application of Division

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

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

3.8A.17Content of direction

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

3.8A.19No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreement under section 3.8A.15 or 3.8A.16

Division 4A—Standard pre-commitment conditions

3.8A.19AMinister may determine standard pre‑commitment conditions

3.8A.19BPublication and effect of standard pre‑commitment conditions

3.8A.19CNo compensation for determination of standard pre‑commitment conditions

Division 5—Provision of information

3.8A.20Application of Division

3.8A.21Directions to monitoring licensee to provide information concerning pre‑commitment

3.8A.22No compensation payable

3.8A.23Provision of information for research purposes

Division 6—Confidentiality

3.8A.24Definition

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

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

3.8A.26Disclosure with consent permitted

3.8A.27Disclosure to enforcement agencies permitted

3.8A.28Disclosure for performance of functions

3.8A.29Disclosure of lawfully publicly available information permitted

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

3.8A.31Disclosure in relation to compliance

3.8A.32Disclosure to casino operator in relation to downtime periods

Part 9—General

Division 2—General

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

3.9.5Appeals

3.9.6Injunctions to prevent contraventions etc.

Chapter 4—Wagering and betting

Part 1—Introduction

4.1.1Purpose

4.1.2Definitions

4.1.3Exemption of totalisators

Part 2—General authorisation for wagering and betting

Division 1—Legality of wagering and betting

4.2.1Wagering and approved betting competitions

4.2.1AConduct of betting exchanges

4.2.2Use of totalisator lawful

4.2.3Approval of totalisator equipment

Division 1A—Regulation of publication and use of race fields

4.2.3ARestrictions on publication and use of race fields

4.2.3BApplication for race field publication and use approval

4.2.3CPublication and use approval

4.2.3DTribunal review

4.2.3ECompetition and Consumer Act and Competition Code

Division 2—Betting rules

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

4.2.4ABetting exchange rules

4.2.5Licensee to make betting rules

4.2.6Disallowance of betting rules or betting exchange rules

4.2.7Commission may direct licensee to deal with certain bets

Division 3—Conduct of wagering and betting by wagering and betting licensee

4.2.8Acceptance of wagers and bets

4.2.9Agents of licensee

4.2.10Investigation of complaints

4.2.11Termination of certain agent agreements

Part 3A—Wagering and betting licence

Division 1AA—Interpretation

4.3A.1AADefinitions

Division 1—Authority and number of wagering and betting licences

4.3A.1Authority of wagering and betting licence

4.3A.2Minister determines number of wagering and betting licences

Division 2—Licensing procedure

4.3A.3Minister may invite applications

4.3A.4Secretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for wagering and betting licence

4.3A.4AConsent required for reports and investigation

4.3A.5Application for licence

4.3A.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications

4.3A.7Determination of applications

4.3A.7AProhibition on improper interference

4.3A.7BProhibition on lobbying

4.3A.8Issue of licence

4.3A.8AWagering and betting licence not personal property

4.3A.9Licence conditions

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

4.3A.10AARelated agreements with wagering and betting licensee

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

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

4.3A.11Duration of licence

4.3A.11AExclusivity period for licence

4.3A.12Licence may authorise preparatory action

4.3A.13Premium payment

4.3A.13APenalty interest for late payment

4.3A.13BRecovery of amounts

4.3A.14Publication and tabling

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

4.3A.15AAppointment of wagering and betting operator

4.3A.15BApproval of wholly-owned subsidiary

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

Division 3—Transfer of licence

4.3A.16Transfer only under this Division

4.3A.17Application to transfer licence

4.3A.18Transfer of wagering and betting licence

4.3A.19Report to Minister by Commission

4.3A.20Related agreements

4.3A.21Publication and tabling

Division 4—Amendment and surrender of licence

4.3A.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence

4.3A.22ANotification of other affected licensees

4.3A.22BObjection by other licensees

4.3A.23Amendment of licence

4.3A.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence

4.3A.24Surrender of licence

Division 5—Monitoring and disciplinary action

4.3A.26Grounds for disciplinary action

4.3A.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action

4.3A.28Minister may take disciplinary action

4.3A.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings

4.3A.30Effect of licence suspension

4.3A.30ADisciplinary and other action against licensee—preparatory action

Division 6—Temporary wagering and betting licence

4.3A.31Temporary wagering and betting licence

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

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

4.3A.33Arrangements with former licensee

4.3A.34Further provisions for temporary licence

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

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

Division 6A—Betting exchanges

4.3A.34ADefinitions

4.3A.34BApproval of telecommunication devices by Commission

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

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

4.3A.34ECommission or controlling body may request information

4.3A.34FCompliance with information notice

4.3A.34GOffences by the licensee as operator of betting exchange

4.3A.34HOffence by direct participant

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

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

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

Division 6B—Requirements in relation to registered players

4.3A.34LVerification of registered player's identity

4.3A.34MWagering and betting funds of registered players

4.3A.34NDisclosure of names of registered players

Division 7—Further information-gathering powers and obligations

4.3A.35Definitions

4.3A.36Secretary may require further information

4.3A.37Updating information provided to Secretary

4.3A.38Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application

4.3A.39Updating licence transfer application

4.3A.39ADirections to provide information

4.3A.39BDirections to licensees or operators

Division 8—General

4.3A.40Powers of Secretary

Part 4—On-course wagering permit

Division 1—Authority of permit

4.4.1On-course wagering permit

Division 2—Grant of permit

4.4.2Application for permit

4.4.3Matters to be considered in determining application

4.4.4Grant of permit

4.4.5Permit is non-transferable

Division 3—Conduct of on-course wagering

4.4.6Compliance with betting rules

4.4.7Racing industry and licensee

Division 4—Commissions, dividends and taxes

4.4.8Commissions

4.4.9Dividends

4.4.10Wagering tax

4.4.11Hospitals and Charities Fund

4.4.12Supervision charge

Division 5—General

4.4.13Unclaimed refunds and dividends

Part 5—Approved betting competitions and sports betting

Division 1—Preliminary

4.5.1Definitions

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

Division 2—Approved betting competitions on horse, harness and greyhound racing

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

4.5.4Notice of approval

4.5.5Variation and revocation of approval

Division 3—Approval of other events for betting purposes

4.5.6Approval of events for betting purposes

4.5.7What kinds of events can be approved?

4.5.8What must Commission consider in approving events?

4.5.9Designation of sports betting events

4.5.10Notice and publication requirements

4.5.11Variation and revocation of approval

Division 3A—Approval of simulated racing events

4.5.11AApproval of simulated racing events for betting purposes

4.5.11BWhat must Commission consider in approving simulated racing events?

4.5.11CNotice and publication requirements

4.5.11DVariation and revocation of approval

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

Division 4—Approval or declaration of sports controlling bodies for sports betting purposes

4.5.12Application for approval

4.5.13Objections

4.5.14Matters to be considered in determining applications for approval

4.5.15Determination of applications and duration of approval

4.5.15ADeclaration of sports controlling body from another jurisdiction

4.5.16Notice and publication requirements

4.5.17Variation and revocation of approval or declaration

4.5.18Surrender of approval or declaration

4.5.19Change in situation of sports controlling body

4.5.20Tribunal reviews

Division 5—Requirements on sports betting providers

4.5.21What is offering a betting service?

4.5.22Prohibition on offering betting service without agreement or determination

4.5.23Agreement of sports controlling body

4.5.24Application for Commission determination if no sports controlling body agreement

4.5.25Procedure on application

4.5.26Determination of Commission

4.5.27Variation and revocation of determination

4.5.28Costs of investigating applications

Division 6—Prohibition of betting contingencies relating to events

4.5.29AADefinition

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

4.5.30Notice and publication requirements

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

Division 7—Monitoring integrity in sports betting

4.5.32Sports controlling body to notify Commission

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

Part 5AA—Prohibitions or conditions on betting on contingencies

4.5AA.1Definitions

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

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

4.5AA.4Notice and publication requirements

4.5AA.5Taking effect of prohibition or condition

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

4.5AA.7Disallowance of contingency betting prohibition or condition

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

Part 5A—Bookmaker and bookmaking related registrations

4.5A.1Definitions

4.5A.2Application for registration as bookmaker

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

4.5A.4Determination of application for registration as bookmaker

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

4.5A.6Certificate of registration and identity card

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

4.5A.8Nominee of corporation

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

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

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

4.5A.11Conditions of registration

4.5A.12Amendment of conditions

4.5A.13Registration renewal

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

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

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

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

4.5A.16Time limit for applying for review

4.5A.17Registered bookmaker must not engage convicted person

Part 6—Commissions, dividends and supervision charge

Division 1—Wagering

4.6.1Commissions—wagering

4.6.2Dividends—wagering

Division 2—Approved betting competitions

4.6.4Commissions—approved betting competitions

4.6.5Dividends—approved betting competitions

Division 3—Supervision charge

4.6.7ALicensee to pay charge

Division 4—General

4.6.8Hospitals and Charities Fund

4.6.9Unclaimed refunds, dividends and prizes

Part 7—Offences

4.7.1AADefinition

4.7.1Offence to display betting advertising in certain locations

4.7.1AExemptions

4.7.2Offences relating to totalisators and approved betting competitions

4.7.3Tickets purportedly issued by licensee

4.7.4Offence related to payment of dividends or prizes

4.7.5Inducements, cheating etc.

4.7.6Offence to extend credit etc.

4.7.7Gambling by intoxicated persons prohibited

4.7.8Appropriate advertising standards required

4.7.9Prescribed statement to be included in advertisements

4.7.10Offence to offer inducement to open betting account

Part 8—Compliance requirements

Division 1—Banking, accounting and auditing

4.8.1Application of Division

4.8.2Banking

4.8.3Accounts

4.8.4Books etc. to be kept on the premises

4.8.5Audit of books, accounts and financial statements

Division 2—Reporting

4.8.6Submission of reports

Part 8A—Harm minimisation directions—wagering service providers

4.8A.1Definitions

4.8A.2Harm minimisation direction

4.8A.3Harm minimisation requirement matters

4.8A.4Tabling and disallowance

4.8A.5Act prevails over harm minimisation direction

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

Part 9—Other matters

4.9.1Competition and Consumer Act and Competition Code

Chapter 5—Lotteries

Part 1—Introduction

5.1.1Purposes

5.1.2Definitions

5.1.3Application of Chapter

Part 2—Public lotteries

Division 1—Legality of public lotteries

5.2.1Public lotteries declared lawful

5.2.1AApproval of computer system etc.

Division 2—Public lottery rules

5.2.2Lottery rules

5.2.3When do lottery rules come into force?

5.2.4Publication and inspection of lottery rules

5.2.5Disallowance of lottery rules

Division 3—Conduct of public lotteries

5.2.6Supervision of public lottery draws by Commission's representative

5.2.7Licensee to record entries

5.2.9Licensee not to act as credit provider

5.2.10Non-monetary prizes

5.2.11Prohibition of certain schemes

5.2.12Publicity concerning prizewinners

Part 3—Public lottery licences

Division 1AA—Interpretation

5.3.1AADefinitions

Division 1—Number and type of public lottery licences

5.3.1Minister determines number and type of public lottery licences

5.3.2Which public lotteries can be licensed?

Division 2—Licensing procedure

5.3.2AMinister may invite applications

5.3.2BSecretary may report on suitability of persons Minister is considering to invite to apply for public lottery licence

5.3.2CConsent required for reports and investigation

5.3.3Application for licence

5.3.4Report to Minister by Secretary on applications

5.3.5Determination of applications

5.3.5AProhibition on improper interference

5.3.5BProhibition on lobbying

5.3.6Issue of licence

5.3.6APublic lottery licence not personal property

5.3.7Licence conditions

5.3.7BResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence

5.3.7CMinister may refuse to issue licence if related agreements not entered into

5.3.7DRelated agreements with licensee

5.3.7ENo compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

5.3.8Duration of licence

5.3.8ALicence may authorise preparatory action

5.3.8BExclusivity period for licence

5.3.8CExtension of licence

5.3.9Premium payment

5.3.9APenalty interest for late payment

5.3.9BRecovery of amounts

5.3.11Publication and tabling

5.3.15AEngaging contractors and appointing agents to assist with public lotteries

Division 3—Transfer of licence

5.3.15BTransfer only under this Division

5.3.15CApplication to transfer licence

5.3.15DTransfer of public lottery licence

5.3.15EReport to Minister by Commission

5.3.15FRelated agreements

5.3.15GPublication and tabling

Division 4—Amending and surrendering licences

5.3.16Request by licensee for amendment of licence

5.3.17Notification of other affected licensees

5.3.18Objection by other licensees

5.3.19Amendment of licence

5.3.19AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence

5.3.20Surrender of licence

Division 5—Disciplinary action

5.3.21Grounds for disciplinary action

5.3.22Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action

5.3.23Minister may take disciplinary action

5.3.24Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings

5.3.25Effect of licence suspension

5.3.26Application of Division to appointed subsidiaries

Division 6—Temporary public lottery licences

5.3.27Temporary public lottery licences

5.3.28Report to Minister by Commission for temporary public lottery licence

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

5.3.29Arrangements with former licensee

5.3.30Related agreements with temporary licensee

5.3.31No compensation payable because of a direction to enter into related agreements

Division 7—Further information‑gathering powers and obligations

5.3.32Definitions

5.3.33Secretary may require further information

5.3.34Updating information provided to Secretary

5.3.35Updating information provided to Minister regarding licence application

5.3.36Updating licence transfer application

Division 8—General

5.3.37Powers of Secretary

Part 4—Returns to players and taxes

Division 1—Returns to players

5.4.1Returns to players

Division 2—Taxes

5.4.2Supervision charge

5.4.3Public lottery tax

5.4.4Penalty interest for late payment

5.4.5Recovery of amounts

5.4.6Application of tax proceeds

5.4.7Sharing tax with other jurisdictions

Part 5—Compliance requirements

Division 1—Financial recording and reporting

5.5.1Licensee to keep accounts and records

5.5.2Annual financial statements

5.5.6Subsidiaries to comply with Division

Division 2—Other requirements

5.5.6ADirections to provide information etc.

5.5.7Directions to licensees

5.5.8Claims for prize

5.5.9Unclaimed prizes

5.5.10Complaints

Part 7—Trade promotion lotteries

Division 1—Legality of trade promotion lotteries

5.7.1Trade promotion lotteries declared lawful

5.7.2Conduct of trade promotion lotteries

Division 4—Compliance and offences

5.7.16AADefinitions

5.7.16Conducting trade promotion lottery in contravention of Act etc.

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

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

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

Division 6—General

5.7.20Commissioner may perform Commission's functions

Chapter 6A—Keno

Part 1—Introduction

6A.1.1Purpose

6A.1.2Definitions

6A.1.3Keno linked jackpot arrangements

Part 2—Keno games

Division 1—Legality of approved keno games

6A.2.1Approved keno games conducted under this Chapter are lawful

6A.2.2Approved keno games not subject to Chapter 3

Division 2—Conducting approved keno games

6A.2.3Sale of tickets

6A.2.4Agents of licensee

6A.2.4ATermination of certain agent agreements

6A.2.5Approval of keno system

6A.2.6Security of certain equipment

6A.2.7Defective machinery, equipment and computer systems

6A.2.8Unlawful interference with keno system

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

6A.2.10Credit and loans

6A.2.11Keno rules

6A.2.12Commencement of rules

6A.2.13Publication and inspection of keno rules

6A.2.14Disallowance of keno rules

Part 2A—Approval of keno games

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

6A.2A.2Notice and publication requirements

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

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

Part 3—Keno licence

Division 1AA—Interpretation

6A.3.1AADefinitions

Division 1—Authority and number of keno licences

6A.3.1Authority of keno licence

6A.3.2Minister determines number of keno licences

Division 2—Licensing procedure

6A.3.3Minister may invite applications

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

6A.3.4AConsent required for reports and investigation

6A.3.5Application for licence

6A.3.6Report to Minister by Secretary on applications

6A.3.7Determination of applications

6A.3.7AProhibition on improper interference

6A.3.7BProhibition on lobbying

6A.3.8Issue of licence

6A.3.8AKeno licence not personal property

6A.3.9Licence conditions

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

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

6A.3.10ARelated agreements with keno licensee

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

6A.3.11Duration of licence

6A.3.11AAExclusivity period for licence

6A.3.11AExtension of licence

6A.3.12Licence may authorise preparatory action

6A.3.13Premium payment

6A.3.13APenalty interest for late payment

6A.3.13BRecovery of amounts

6A.3.14Publication and tabling

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

Division 3—Transfer of licence

6A.3.16Transfer only under this Division

6A.3.17Application to transfer licence

6A.3.18Transfer of a keno licence

6A.3.19Report to Minister by Commission

6A.3.20Related agreements

6A.3.21Publication and tabling

Division 4—Amendment and surrender of licence

6A.3.22Request by licensee for amendment of licence

6A.3.22ANotification of other affected licensees

6A.3.22BObjection by other licensees

6A.3.23Amendment of licence

6A.3.23AProhibition on lobbying for amendment of licence

6A.3.24Surrender of licence

Division 5—Monitoring and disciplinary action

6A.3.26Grounds for disciplinary action

6A.3.27Commission may take or recommend disciplinary action

6A.3.28Minister may take disciplinary action

6A.3.29Suspension of licence pending criminal proceedings

6A.3.30Effect of licence suspension

6A.3.30ADisciplinary and other action against keno licensee—preparatory action

Division 6—Temporary keno licence

6A.3.31Temporary keno licence

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

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

6A.3.33Arrangements with former licensee

6A.3.34Further provisions for temporary licence

6A.3.34ARelated agreements with temporary keno licensee

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

Division 6A—Requirements in relation to registered players

6A.3.34CDefinitions

6A.3.34DVerification of registered player's identity

6A.3.34EKeno funds of registered players

6A.3.34FDisclosure of names of registered players

Division 7—Further information-gathering powers and obligations

6A.3.35Definitions

6A.3.36Secretary may require further information

6A.3.37Updating information provided to Secretary

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

6A.3.39Updating licence transfer application

6A.3.39ADirections to provide information

6A.3.39BDirections to licensee

6A.3.39C        Claim for prize

6A.3.39DUnclaimed prizes

Division 8—General

6A.3.40Powers of Secretary

Part 4—Returns to players, commission, supervision charge and funds

Division 1—Returns to players

6A.4.1Returns to players

Division 2—Commission

6A.4.2Commission payable to sales agent

Division 3—Supervision charge

6A.4.3Supervision charge

Division 4—Funds

6A.4.4Hospitals and Charities Fund

Part 5—Compliance requirements

Division 1—Accounting records

6A.5.1Accounting records

Division 2—Complaints

6A.5.2Investigation of complaints

Part 6—Competition authorisations

6A.6.1Trade Practices Act and Competition Code

Part 7—Harm minimisation directions—keno game providers

6A.7.1Definitions

6A.7.2Harm minimisation direction

6A.7.3Harm minimisation requirement matters

6A.7.4Tabling and disallowance

6A.7.5Act prevails over harm minimisation direction

6A.7.6Offence to not comply with a harm minimisation direction

Chapter 8—Community and charitable gaming

Part 1—Introduction

8.1.1Purpose

8.1.2Definitions

Part 2—Legality of community and charitable gaming

8.2.1Community and charitable gaming declared lawful

8.2.2Minor gaming must be in accordance with Chapter etc.

8.2.3Permit not required for raffle where prize value $20 000 or less

8.2.3AIndexation of threshold for minor gaming permit for raffles

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

8.2.4ABingo sessions conducted by others

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

Part 3—Community or charitable organisations

Division 1—Community or charitable organisations

8.3.1Application to be declared as a community or charitable organisation

8.3.2Commission may require further information etc.

8.3.3Commission may make declaration

8.3.4Can the applicant appeal?

8.3.5Commission to determine appeal

8.3.6Duration of declaration

8.3.6ARenewal of declaration

8.3.7Commission may require organisation to show cause

8.3.8Organisation may make submissions

8.3.9Revocation of declaration

8.3.10Appeal to Supreme Court

8.3.11Suspension of declaration

8.3.11AInvestigation of community or charitable organisations

8.3.11BProvision of information

Division 2—Minor gaming permits

8.3.12Application for minor gaming permit

8.3.13Determination of application

8.3.14What does a minor gaming permit authorise?

8.3.15Duration of minor gaming permit

8.3.16Nominee of organisation

8.3.17Amendment of permit conditions

8.3.18Appeal

Division 3—Disciplinary action

8.3.19Definitions

8.3.20Taking disciplinary action

8.3.21Letter of censure

8.3.22Performance of functions

Part 4—Conduct of community and charitable gaming

Division 1—Lucky envelopes

8.4.1Lucky envelopes must comply with prescribed standards

8.4.2Lucky envelopes only to be supplied to permit holder

8.4.2AALucky envelopes must not be sold online

Division 2—Bingo

8.4.2ANotification of intention to conduct or cease conducting bingo sessions

8.4.2BNominees

8.4.2CNotification of large bingo prizes

8.4.2DBingo rules

8.4.2ERules binding unless Commission approves a variation

8.4.2FCommission may require notification of bingo rules

8.4.3Bingo equipment must comply with prescribed standards

8.4.4Restriction on supply of bingo equipment

8.4.5Braille bingo tickets

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

8.4.7Expenses operators can charge for bingo

8.4.7APayment of prize money by cheque or electronic funds transfer

8.4.7BBingo must not be conducted online

Division 3—Bingo pooling schemes

8.4.8When can a pooling scheme operate?

8.4.9Membership of pooling scheme

8.4.10Pooling scheme rules

8.4.11Commission may specify matters for rules

8.4.12Disallowance of rules

8.4.13Scheme administrator

8.4.14Amendment of rules

8.4.15Declaration of interest

8.4.16Application to political parties

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

8.4.17Definitions

8.4.18Taking disciplinary action

8.4.19Letter of censure

8.4.20Appeal

Part 5—Bingo centres

Division 1—Licensing of bingo centre operators

8.5.1Requirement to be licensed

8.5.2Application for licence

8.5.3Application procedure

8.5.4Objections

8.5.5Responsible authority's report

8.5.6Matters to be considered in determining applications

8.5.7Determination of applications

8.5.7AResponsible Gambling Code of Conduct is a condition of licence

8.5.8Duration of licence

8.5.9Nominee of licensee

8.5.10Licence non-transferable

8.5.11Licence renewal

8.5.12Amendment of conditions

8.5.13Disciplinary action

8.5.14Letter of censure

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

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

8.5.17Licence document to be surrendered

8.5.18Provisional bingo centre operator's licence

Division 3—Compliance requirements and monitoring

8.5.37Accounts and financial statements

8.5.38Returns to the Commission

8.5.42Gaming machines in bingo centres

Part 5A—Commercial raffle organisers

8.5A.1Definition

8.5A.2Requirement to be licensed

8.5A.3Commission may require person to show cause

8.5A.4Appeal

8.5A.5Application for licence

8.5A.6Objections

8.5A.7Matters to be considered in determining applications

8.5A.8Determination of application

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

8.5A.9Duration of licence

8.5A.10Nominee of licensee

8.5A.11Licence non-transferable

8.5A.12Licence renewal

8.5A.13Amendment of conditions

8.5A.14Disciplinary action

8.5A.15Letter of censure

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

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

8.5A.18Licence document to be surrendered

8.5A.19Provisional commercial raffle organiser's licence

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

8.5A.24Expenses licensee can charge for raffle

8.5A.25Promotion of raffle

8.5A.26Accounts and financial statements

8.5A.27Returns to the Commission

Part 6—General compliance requirements

Division 1—Banking and records

8.6.1Banking

8.6.2Records

Division 2—Ongoing notification requirements

8.6.3Change in situation of person or associate

Part 7—Reviews

8.7.1Tribunal reviews

Part 8—General

8.8.1Refusal to issue licence or permit

Chapter 9—Onboard gaming

Part 1—Introduction

9.1.1Purpose

9.1.2Definitions

9.1.3Application of Chapter

Part 2—Application of Tasmanian Act

9.2.1Tasmanian Act applies as law of Victoria

9.2.2Amendment of Schedules

Part 3—Further provisions regulating onboard gaming

Division 1—Legality of onboard gaming

9.3.1Legality of onboard gaming

9.3.2Non-applicability of other laws

Division 2—Conduct of onboard gaming

9.3.3Limit on number of gaming machines

9.3.4Unlawful interference with gaming equipment

9.3.5Inducements, cheating etc.

Division 3—Taxes

9.3.6Revenue-sharing agreement

Part 4—Suspension of Chapter

9.4.1Suspension of Chapter

Chapter 9A—Licensing of gaming industry employees

9A.1.1Definitions

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

9A.1.3Gaming industry employees to be licensed

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

9A.1.5Determination of application

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

9A.1.7Appeal

9A.1.8Identification of gaming industry employee

9A.1.9Provisional licence

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

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

9A.1.12Disciplinary action

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

9A.1.14Effect etc. of suspension

9A.1.15Return of licence on suspension or cancellation

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

9A.1.17Licensee to provide information relating to licence

9A.1.18Compulsory training for certain gaming industry employees

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

9A.1.20Volunteers at bingo centres

9A.1.21Casino employees

9A.1.22Change in situation of licensees

Chapter 10—Administration and enforcement

Part 1—The Commission's functions

Division 1—General functions

10.1.4Functions of Commission

10.1.5AStandards for approvals of technical equipment and systems

10.1.5BStandards relating to certain matters

10.1.5COperational requirements

Division 6—Confidentiality

10.1.29Definitions

10.1.30General duty of confidentiality

10.1.31Disclosure in legal proceedings

10.1.32Other permitted disclosures

10.1.33Aggregation of statistical information

10.1.34Third party disclosures

Part 1A—The Minister and the Secretary

10.1A.1Nomination of assistants and advisers

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

10.1A.3Delegation of certain reporting functions of Secretary

Part 2A—Review Panel

Division 1—Introduction

10.2A.1Definitions

Division 2—Establishment and functions

10.2A.2Establishment of Review Panel

10.2A.3Functions and powers of Review Panel

Division 3—Membership of Review Panel

10.2A.4Membership of Review Panel

10.2A.5Chairperson

10.2A.6Other members

10.2A.7Vacancies and resignation

10.2A.8Acting chairperson

Division 4—Procedure of Review Panel

10.2A.9Meetings

10.2A.10Reports

10.2A.11Publication of Review Panel reports

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

Part 3—Funds

Division 1—Community Support Fund

10.3.1Community Support Fund

10.3.2Payments into Community Support Fund

10.3.3Payments from the Community Support Fund

10.3.3AAdditional payment from the Community Support Fund

Division 2—Mental Health Fund

10.3.4Mental Health Fund

10.3.5Payments into the Mental Health Fund

10.3.6Payments from the Mental Health Fund

Division 3—Gambling Harm Response Fund

10.3.7Gambling Harm Response Fund

10.3.8Payments into the Gambling Harm Response Fund

10.3.9Payments from the Gambling Harm Response Fund

Part 4—Investigations and information gathering by the Commission

Division 1—Investigation of applications

10.4.1Application of Division

10.4.2Investigation of application

10.4.3Photographs, finger prints and palm prints

10.4.4Police inquiry and report

10.4.5Commission may require further information etc.

10.4.6Updating of application

10.4.7Costs of investigating applications

Division 1B—Investigations of certain licence transfers and temporary licensing

10.4.7IDefinitions

10.4.7JInvestigations and inquiries

10.4.7KPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints

10.4.7LPolice inquiry and report

10.4.7MCommission may require further information

10.4.7NUpdating information

10.4.7OCosts of investigating

Division 1C—Investigations of persons for suitability for invitation, and to apply, for certain licences

10.4.7PDefinitions

10.4.7QInvestigations and inquiries

10.4.7RPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints

10.4.7SPolice inquiry and report

10.4.7TCommission may require further information

10.4.7UUpdating information

10.4.7VCosts of investigating

10.4.7WService agreement

10.4.7XPowers of Secretary

Division 1D—Investigations of certain licence applications

10.4.7YDefinitions

10.4.7ZInvestigations and inquiries

10.4.7ZAPhotographs, finger prints and palm prints

10.4.7ZBPolice inquiry and report

10.4.7ZCCommission may require further information

10.4.7ZDUpdating information

10.4.7ZECosts of investigating

10.4.7ZFService agreement

10.4.7ZGPowers of Secretary

Division 2—General investigatory powers of Commission

10.4.8Definitions

10.4.10Provision of information

Division 3—Information gathering for law enforcement purposes

10.4.11Information gathering for law enforcement purposes

Part 4A—Monitoring of relationships with associates

Division 1—Interpretation

10.4A.1Definitions

10.4A.2Relevant interests

10.4A.3References to the Corporations Act

Division 2—Notifications in relation to associates

10.4A.4Change in situation of gambling industry participants, associates etc.

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

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

Division 3—Commission approval

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

Division 4—Termination of associations, warnings and undertakings

10.4A.8Termination of association

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

Division 5—Forfeiture and sale of shares in gambling industry participants

10.4A.10Disposal, forfeiture etc. of shares

10.4A.11Sale of forfeited shares

Division 6—Investigations for purposes of Divisions 4 and 5

10.4A.12Investigation of associates and others

10.4A.13Provision of information to Commission

10.4A.14Reports to Minister

Part 5—Compliance and enforcement

Division 1—Inspectors

10.5.4Police may perform functions of inspectors

10.5.5Responsibilities of inspectors while on duty

Division 2—Functions of inspectors

10.5.7Functions of inspectors

10.5.8Right of entry

10.5.9Powers of inspectors

10.5.10Power to require names and addresses

10.5.11Inspector to investigate complaints

10.5.12Search warrants

10.5.13Announcement before entry

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

10.5.14BApplication of Division to personal electronic devices

Division 3—Offences

10.5.15Offences relating to obstruction of inspectors

10.5.16False or misleading information

10.5.17Impersonation of inspectors or commissioners

10.5.18Bribery of authorised person

10.5.19Protection against self-incrimination

Division 4—Infringement notices

10.5.20Power to serve a notice

10.5.21Prescribed infringement penalty

10.5.27Proof of prior convictions

Division 5—Forfeiture

10.5.28Forfeiture

10.5.29Seizure and forfeiture of equipment

Division 6—Prosecutions and evidentiary provisions

10.5.30Offences by bodies

10.5.31Proceedings

10.5.32Evidence

Part 6—Self exclusion programs and Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

Division 1—Self-exclusion programs

10.6.1Ministerial direction about self-exclusion programs

10.6.2Change in Ministerial direction about self‑exclusion programs

10.6.3Review of direction about self-exclusion programs

10.6.4Regulations prevail over direction

Division 2—Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

10.6.5Definition

10.6.6Ministerial direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

10.6.7Change in Ministerial direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

10.6.8Review of direction about Responsible Gambling Codes of Conduct

10.6.9Regulations prevail over direction

Part 7—Minors

10.7.1Definitions

10.7.2Application of Part

10.7.3Offences in respect of allowing a minor to gamble

10.7.4Offence to assist minor to gamble

10.7.5Offence by minor to gamble

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

10.7.7Offence by minor to enter gaming machine area or casino

10.7.8Offence by minor using false evidence of age

10.7.9Notices to be displayed

10.7.10Supervision of vending machines

10.7.11No offence if gambling employee a minor

10.7.12Exceptions to offences in this Part

10.7.13Proof of age may be required

Chapter 11—General

Part 1—Administrative provisions

Division 1—Service of documents

11.1.1Service of documents on Commission

11.1.2Service of documents on other persons

Division 2—Records and forms

11.1.3Records not kept in writing

11.1.4Sufficient compliance with approved forms

Division 3—General

11.1.5Destruction of finger prints and palm prints

11.1.6Refund of fees

11.1.7Supreme Court—limitation of jurisdiction

11.1.8No entitlement to or legitimate expectation of licence

Part 2—Regulations

11.2.1Regulations

Chapter 12—Amendments, repeals and transitional and other provisions

Part 2—Transitional provisions

12.2.1Transitional provisions

Schedules

Schedule 1—Subject matter for regulations

Schedule 2—Modifications of Tasmanian Act

Schedule 3—Modifications of Tasmanian regulations

Schedule 4—Forms for Chapter 2

Schedule 5—Municipal districts within metropolitan Melbourne

Schedule 7—Transitional provisions

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Endnotes

1     General information

2     Table of Amendments

3     Explanatory details

Version No. 110

Gambling Regulation Act 2003

No. 114 of 2003

Version incorporating amendments as at


22 October 2025

The Parliament of Victoria enacts as follows:

CHAPTER 1—PRELIMINARY

1.1Purpose, objectives and outline

(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 others;

(ab)to ensure that minors are neither encouraged to gamble nor allowed to do so;

(b)to ensure that gaming on gaming machines is conducted honestly;

(c)to ensure that the management of gaming equipment and monitoring equipment is free from criminal influence and exploitation;

(d)to ensure that other forms of gambling permitted under this or any other Act are conducted honestly and that their management is free from criminal influence and exploitation;

(e)to ensure that—

(i)community and charitable gaming benefits the community or charitable organisation concerned;

(ii)practices that could undermine public confidence in community and charitable gaming are eliminated;

(iii)bingo centre operators do not act unfairly in providing commercial services to community or charitable organisations;

(f)to promote tourism, employment and economic development generally in the State.

(3)In outline, this Act—

(a)generally prohibits gambling and activities relating to gambling unless authorised under this Act or the Casino Control Act 1991;

(b)provides for the conduct under licence of gaming on gaming machines at approved venues and the casino;

(c)provides for the licensing of wagering and betting competitions, including on-course wagering;

(d)provides for the conduct under licence of public lotteries and the conduct of trade promotion lotteries;

(e)provides for the conduct under licence of keno games;

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(g)provides for the conduct of activities authorised under Chapter 8 by community or charitable organisations;

(h)provides for the licensing of bingo centre operators and employees;

(i)provides for the conduct of gaming and conduct of monitoring on board ships travelling between Victoria and Tasmania;

(j)confers functions and powers and imposes duties on the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission to oversee gambling in Victoria;

(k)establishes a Review Panel to report to the Minister on certain processes;

(l)provides for the appointment of inspectors and inspection powers to ensure compliance with the Act;

(m)sets out offences;

(n)repeals 8 existing Acts that prohibit or regulate various forms of gambling, amends the Casino Control Act 1991 and makes consequential amendments to other Acts.

(4)Subsection (3) is intended only as a guide to readers as to the general scheme of this Act.

1.2Commencement

(1)This Chapter and section 12.1.4 come into operation on the day after the day on which this Act receives the Royal Assent.

(2)Subject to subsections (2A), (3) and (4), the remaining provisions of this Act come into operation on a day or days to be proclaimed.

(2A)Section 3.6.12 comes into operation on 1 July 2004.

(3)Section 12.1.5 comes into operation on 1 July 2009.

(4)If a provision referred to in subsection (2) (other than section 3.6.12 or 12.1.5) does not come into operation before 1 July 2005, it comes into operation on that day.

1.3Definitions

(1)In this Act—

AFL footy tipping competition means a lottery in which the prizes are distributed on the basis of results of matches in the Australian Football League and in accordance with the lottery rules for the lottery;

aircraft means a machine or structure used or intended to be used for navigation of the air;

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amusement machine means—

(a)any machine, device, contrivance or electronic apparatus operated for pecuniary consideration for the purpose of playing games which involve the activation or manipulation of the machine, device, contrivance or electronic apparatus to achieve a pre‑set, programmed, designated or otherwise defined score, object or result; and

(b)any machine, device, contrivance or electronic apparatus prescribed as an amusement machine;

approved betting competition means a betting competition approved by the Minister under section 4.5.3 or the Commission under section 4.5.6;

approved betting event has the meaning given in section 4.5.1;

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approved gaming machine means a gaming machine of a type approved by the Commission under section 3.5.4;

approved keno game means a keno game approved by the Minister under section 6A.2A.1;

approved racing club means a club, society or other association the rules of which are approved under section 26 of the Racing Act 1958;

approved venue means premises—

(a)to which a venue operator's licence applies; and

(b)in respect of which an approval is in force under Part 3 of Chapter 3;

associate has the meaning given in section 1.4;

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authorised person means—

(a)a commissioner; or

(b)an inspector; or

(c)a person appointed under subsection (3);

authorising officer, of a club that is—

(a)a company, means the company's secretary;

(b)a co-operative (within the meaning of the Co‑operatives National Law (Victoria)), means the secretary of the co-operative;

(c)an incorporated association (within the meaning of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012), means the secretary of the association;

betting contract means a contract, arrangement or understanding—

(a)to make a bet; or

(b)to enter into betting or take a share or interest in another transaction that involves a bet;

betting exchange means a facility, electronic or otherwise, that provides a mechanism through which—

(a)offers to enter into betting contracts are regularly made and accepted; or

(b)offers or invitations to enter into betting contracts are regularly made that are intended to result, or may reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in the acceptance of the offers or invitations—

but does not include a facility that provides a mechanism through which a betting contract is able to be made with a bookmaker or a totalisator;

betting rules means rules made in accordance with Chapter 4 for wagering or approved betting competitions;

bingomeans the game of bingo or any similar game;

bingo centre means a house or place in which sessions of bingo are regularly conducted on a commercial basis;

Public Administration Act 2004, No. 108/2004

Assent Date: 21.12.04
Commencement Date: S. 117(1)(Sch. 3 item 86) on 5.4.05: Government Gazette 31.3.05 p. 602
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Legal Profession (Consequential Amendments) Act 2005, No. 18/2005

Assent Date: 24.5.05
Commencement Date: S. 18(Sch. 1 item 46) on 12.12.05: Government Gazette 1.12.05 p. 2781
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation (Public Lottery Licences) Act 2005, No. 22/2005

Assent Date: 31.5.05
Commencement Date: Ss 4, 5, 7–15 on 1.6.05: s. 2(1); s. 6 on 1.7.07: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Racing and Gambling Acts (Amendment) Act 2005, No. 92/2005

Assent Date: 29.11.05
Commencement Date: Ss 5–8 on 30.11.05: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Veterans Act 2005, No. 98/2005

Assent Date: 7.12.05
Commencement Date: S. 89 on 1.1.06: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006, No. 7/2006

Assent Date: 4.4.06
Commencement Date: Ss 3–13 on 5.4.06: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Disability Act 2006, No. 23/2006

Assent Date: 16.5.06
Commencement Date: S. 239 on 1.7.07: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Education and Training Reform Act 2006, No. 24/2006

Assent Date: 16.5.06
Commencement Date: S. 6.1.2(Sch. 7 item 21) on 1.7.07: Government Gazette 28.6.07 p. 1304
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Infringements (Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2006, No. 32/2006

Assent Date: 13.6.06
Commencement Date: S. 94(Sch. item 22) on 1.7.06: Government Gazette 29.6.06 p. 1315
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Children, Youth and Families (Consequential and Other Amendments) Act 2006, No. 48/2006

Assent Date: 15.8.06
Commencement Date: S. 42(Sch. item 15) on 23.4.07: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation (Further Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2006, No. 54/2006

Assent Date: 15.8.06
Commencement Date: Ss 3–19 on 16.8.06: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation (Further Amendment) Act 2006, No. 79/2006

Assent Date: 10.10.06
Commencement Date: Ss 22, 23 on 11.10.06: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Public Sector Acts (Further Workplace Protection and Other Matters) Act 2006, No. 80/2006

Assent Date: 10.10.06
Commencement Date: S. 26(Sch. item 44) on 11.10.06: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Review Panel) Act 2007, No. 11/2007

Assent Date: 8.5.07
Commencement Date: Ss 3, 4 on 10.5.07: Government Gazette 10.5.07 pp 782, 783
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling and Racing Legislation Amendment (Sports Betting) Act 2007, No. 18/2007

Assent Date: 29.5.07
Commencement Date: Ss 3–5 on 1.10.07: Government Gazette 20.9.07 p. 2143
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

State Taxation and Gambling Legislation Amendment (Budget Measures) Act 2007, No. 22/2007

Assent Date: 12.6.07
Commencement Date: Ss 9–13 on 1.7.07: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2007, No. 39/2007

Assent Date: 28.8.07
Commencement Date: Ss 4–10, 12–14 on 29.8.07: s. 2(1); s.11 on 1.12.07: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment (Problem Gambling and Other Measures) Act 2007, No. 72/2007

Assent Date: 18.12.07
Commencement Date: Ss 7, 16–18, 51 on 31.1.08: Government Gazette 31.1.08 p. 196; ss 5, 6, 50 on 4.9.08: Government Gazette 4.9.08 p. 2072; ss 3, 4, 8–12, 14, 15, 19–49 on 1.12.08: s. 2(3); s. 13 on 1.1.10: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Motor Car Traders Amendment Act 2008, No. 4/2008

Assent Date: 4.3.08
Commencement Date: S. 32(Sch. item 12) on 1.12.08: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Relationships Act 2008, No. 12/2008

Assent Date: 15.4.08
Commencement Date: S. 73(1)(Sch. 1 item 26) on 1.12.08: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2008, No. 40/2008

Assent Date: 26.8.08
Commencement Date: Ss 4–26 on 27.8.08: s. 2(1); ss 27–33 on 1.12.08: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment (Responsible Gambling and Other Measures) Act 2008, No. 71/2008

Assent Date: 25.11.08
Commencement Date: Ss 34–41 on 26.11.08: s. 2(1); ss 4–8, 11–13, 15–18 on 1.3.09: Government Gazette 26.2.09 p. 444; ss 3, 29–31 on 1.6.09: Government Gazette 26.2.09 p. 444; s. 14 on 25.11.09: Government Gazette 26.2.09 p. 444; ss 19–28 on 25.11.09: s. 2(3); ss 9, 10 on 1.1.10: s. 2(4)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Racing and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2008, No. 73/2008

Assent Date: 25.11.08
Commencement Date: Ss 18–28, 30 on 1.1.09: Government Gazette 18.12.08 p. 2998; s. 29 on 1.6.09: s. 2(2)(b)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Fundraising Appeals and Consumer Acts Amendment Act 2009, No. 2/2009

Assent Date: 10.2.09
Commencement Date: S. 23 on 11.2.09:  s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2009, No. 25/2009

Assent Date: 17.6.09
Commencement Date: Ss 39–52 on 18.6.09: s. 2(1); ss 12–17 on 3.9.09: Government Gazette 3.9.09 p. 2331
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2009, No. 29/2009 (as amended by Nos 60/2011, 32/2012)

Assent Date: 23.6.09
Commencement Date: Ss 4–62, 69–75, 82–84 on 24.6.09: s. 2(1)[6]; ss 63(1), 64–68, 76, 77 on 1.1.10: s. 2(3); s. 63(2)–(5) on 1.7.12: s. 2(4); ss 78–80 on 1.7.12: s. 2(6)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2009, No. 43/2009

Assent Date: 5.8.09
Commencement Date: Ss 4–10 on 6.8.09: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Racing Legislation Amendment (Racing Integrity Assurance) Act 2009, No. 52/2009

Assent Date: 8.9.09
Commencement Date: S. 16 on 15.10.09: Government Gazette 15.10.09 p. 2637
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Further Amendment Act 2009, No. 58/2009 (as amended by Nos 56/2010, 64/2010, 29/2011, 60/2011, 32/2012)

Assent Date: 21.10.09
Commencement Date: Ss 5, 9, 11, 17, 19(2), 20, 25–43, 46–50, 55–84, 85(1)(3), 86–104, 106, 107, 111, 142–144 on 21.10.09: Special Gazette (No. 363) 21.10.09 p. 1; s. 105 on 25.11.09: Special Gazette (No. 363) 21.10.09 p. 1; s. 85(2) never proclaimed, repealed by No. 56/2010 s. 70; s. 119 never proclaimed, repealed by No. 64/2010 s. 51; s. 126 never proclaimed, repealed by No. 64/2010 s. 52; s. 127 never proclaimed, repealed by No. 64/2010 s. 53;
ss 4(3), 19(1), 121 on 19.10.10: Special Gazette (No. 424) 19.10.10 p. 1; ss 12–16, 21–24, 108–110 on 1.1.11: Special Gazette (No. 424) 19.10.10 p. 1; ss 4(1)(2)(4), 6–8, 10, 18, 44, 45, 51–54, 112–118, 120, 123–125, 128–139, 141 on 16.8.12: Special Gazette (No. 273) 7.8.12 p. 1; s. 122 never proclaimed, repealed by No. 60/2011 s. 70; s. 140 never proclaimed, repealed by No. 32/2012 s. 34
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Liquor Control Reform Amendment (Licensing) Act 2009, No. 59/2009

Assent Date: 21.10.09
Commencement Date: S. 33 on 1.1.10: Government Gazette 29.10.09 p. 2729
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Racing Club Venue Operator Licences) Act 2009, No. 63/2009

Assent Date: 17.11.09
Commencement Date: 18.11.09: s. 2
Current State: All of Act in operation

Criminal Procedure Amendment (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2009, No. 68/2009

Assent Date: 24.11.09
Commencement Date: S. 97(Sch. item 62) on 1.1.10: Government Gazette 10.12.09 p. 3215
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Statute Law Amendment (Evidence Consequential Provisions) Act 2009, No. 69/2009

Assent Date: 24.11.09
Commencement Date: S. 54(Sch. Pt 1 item 27), (Sch. Pt 2 item 23) on 1.1.10: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Act 2010, No. 1/2010

Assent Date: 9.2.10
Commencement Date: S. 89 on 1.8.10: Government Gazette 22.7.10 p. 1628
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2010, No. 30/2010

Assent Date: 8.6.10
Commencement Date: Ss 78, 79 on 1.7.10: Government Gazette 24.6.10 p. 1274
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2010, No. 56/2010

Assent Date: 14.9.10
Commencement Date: Ss 3–5, 8, 9, 13–19, 21, 23–28, 32, 34–41, 43–45,
49–55 on 15.9.10: Special Gazette (No. 372) 14.9.10 p. 1; ss 56–61 on 1.12.10: Special Gazette (No. 372) 14.9.10 p. 1; ss 6, 7, 10–12, 42, 46–48 on 1.1.11: Special Gazette (No. 372) 14.9.10 p. 1; s. 20 on 1.1.11: Government Gazette 21.10.10 p. 2530; ss 22, 29–31, 33 on 16.8.12: Special Gazette (No. 273) 7.8.12 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Further Amendment Act 2010, No. 64/2010

Assent Date: 28.9.10
Commencement Date: Ss 34, 35, 37, 38(1)(2), 39–41, 45–47 on 12.10.10: Special Gazette (No. 415) 12.10.10 p. 1; ss 36, 38(3)(4), 42–44 on 16.8.12: Special Gazette (No. 273) 7.8.12 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Personal Property Securities (Statute Law Revision and Implementation) Act 2010, No. 74/2010

Assent Date: 19.10.10
Commencement Date: S. 25 on 30.1.12: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 3
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Statute Law Revision Act 2011, No. 29/2011

Assent Date: 21.6.11
Commencement Date: S. 3(Sch. 1 item 42) on 22.6.11: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation Act 2011, No. 58/2011

Assent Date: 2.11.11
Commencement Date: Ss 69–92, 104(Sch. item 3) on 6.2.12: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 4
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2011, No. 60/2011

Assent Date: 8.11.11
Commencement Date: Ss 3, 13–18, 23, 24, 30–32, 38, 41, 43 on 9.11.11: s. 2(1); ss 4–7, 9–12, 19, 21, 22, 25–29, 33–37, 39, 40, 44–68 on 22.12.11: Special Gazette (No. 423) 21.12.11 p. 2; ss 8, 20 on 16.8.12: Special Gazette (No. 273) 7.8.12 p. 2; s. 42 on 1.11.12: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Act 2011, No. 62/2011

Assent Date: 15.11.11
Commencement Date: S. 25 on 22.5.12: Special Gazette (No. 164) 22.5.12 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Business Names (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2011, No. 79/2011

Assent Date: 21.12.11
Commencement Date: S. 32 on 28.5.12: Special Gazette (No. 151) 8.5.12 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012, No. 20/2012

Assent Date: 1.5.12
Commencement Date: S. 226(Sch. 5 item 14) on 26.11.12: Special Gazette (No. 384) 20.11.12 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012, No. 21/2012

Assent Date: 8.5.12
Commencement Date: S. 239(Sch. 6 item 19) on 1.7.12: Special Gazette (No. 214) 28.6.12 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment (Transition) Act 2012, No. 32/2012

Assent Date: 13.6.12
Commencement Date: Ss 3(3), 8–14, 21, 22, 32, 33 on 14.6.12: s. 2(1); s. 3(1)(2) on 1.7.12: s. 2(2); ss 4–7, 15–20 on 16.8.12: Special Gazette (No. 273) 7.8.12 p. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Statute Law Revision Act 2012, No. 43/2012

Assent Date: 27.6.12
Commencement Date: S. 3(Sch. item 22) on 28.6.12: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Co-operatives National Law Application Act 2013, No. 9/2013

Assent Date: 13.3.13
Commencement Date: S. 42(Sch. 2 item 10) on 3.3.14: Special Gazette (No. 46) 18.2.14 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2013, No. 27/2013

Assent Date: 15.5.13
Commencement Date: Ss 4, 5, 7–9, 12, 13, 17–21 on 16.5.13: s. 2(1); ss 6, 10, 11, 14–16 on 1.7.13: Special Gazette (No. 203) 12.6.13 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Statute Law Revision Act 2013, No. 70/2013

Assent Date: 19.11.13
Commencement Date: S. 3(Sch. 1 item 17) on 1.12.13: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Pre-commitment) Act 2014, No. 4/2014

Assent Date: 11.2.14
Commencement Date: Ss 4–31, 35–47 on 30.3.14: Special Gazette (No. 94) 25.3.14 p. 1; ss 32–34 on 20.6.15: Special Gazette (No. 133) 2.6.15 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment (Reduction of Red Tape) Act 2014, No. 21/2014

Assent Date: 1.4.14
Commencement Date: S. 3 on 16.4.14: Special Gazette (No. 122) 15.4.14 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Mental Health Act 2014, No. 26/2014

Assent Date: 8.4.14
Commencement Date: S. 455(Sch. item 11) on 1.7.14: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

State Taxation Legislation Amendment Act 2014, No. 34/2014

Assent Date: 13.5.14
Commencement Date: Ss 25–27 on 14.5.14: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Victoria Police Amendment (Consequential and Other Matters) Act 2014, No. 37/2014

Assent Date: 3.6.14
Commencement Date: S. 10(Sch. item 72) on 1.7.14: Special Gazette (No. 200) 24.6.14 p. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Treasury Legislation and Other Acts Amendment Act 2014, No. 44/2014

Assent Date: 27.6.14
Commencement Date: S. 33(Sch. item 14) on 30.6.14: s. 2(5)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment (Modernisation) Act 2014, No. 56/2014 (as amended by No. 64/2014)

Assent Date: 26.8.14
Commencement Date: Ss 53, 54 on 15.10.14: Special Gazette (No. 364) 14.10.14 p. 2; ss 3–52, 55 on 1.7.15: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling and Liquor Legislation Further Amendment Act 2014, No. 64/2014

Assent Date: 9.9.14
Commencement Date: Ss 10, 12 on 10.9.14: s. 2(1); ss 4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14,
22–24, 32, 34, 37, 38, 39 on 15.10.14: Special Gazette (No. 364) 14.10.14 p. 1; ss 3, 5, 8, 25–31, 35, 36 on 20.6.15: Special Gazette (No. 133) 2.6.15 p. 1; ss 11, 15–21, 33 on 1.8.15: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2014, No. 73/2014

Assent Date: 21.10.14
Commencement Date: Ss 9, 10 on 22.10.14: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2015, No. 20/2015

Assent Date: 16.6.15
Commencement Date: S. 56(Sch. 1 item 7) on 17.6.15: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2015, No. 58/2015

Assent Date: 18.11.15
Commencement Date: Ss 8, 11 on 19.11.15: s. 2(1); ss 7, 9, 10, 12, 13 on 1.9.16: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Further Amendment Act 2016, No. 3/2016

Assent Date: 16.2.16
Commencement Date: S. 94 on 1.5.16: Special Gazette (No. 114) 26.4.16 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Amendment (Court Security, Juries and Other Matters) Act 2017, No. 38/2017

Assent Date: 29.8.17
Commencement Date: S. 86 on 30.8.17: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Gaming Machine Arrangements) Act 2017, No. 62/2017

Assent Date: 12.12.17
Commencement Date: Ss 98–101 on 13.12.17: s. 2(1); ss 4–51, 67–89, 91, 102, 103 on 20.12.17: Special Gazette (No. 443) 19.12.17 p. 2; ss 52–57, 60–65, 90, 92–97 on 19.9.18: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018, No. 6/2018

Assent Date: 27.2.18
Commencement Date: S. 68(Sch. 2 item 59) on 1.3.19: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018, No. 9/2018

Assent Date: 14.3.18
Commencement Date: Ss 3‒5, 10, 12–17, 19–23 on 15.3.18: s. 2(1); ss 6–9, 11, 18 on 9.5.18: Special Gazette (No. 209) 8.5.18 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Liquor and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2018, No. 20/2018

Assent Date: 13.6.18
Commencement Date: Ss 33–47, 49–62, 69 on 14.6.18: s. 2(1); ss 48, 63–68 on 18.7.18: Special Gazette (No. 337) 17.7.18 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence Protection and Other Matters) Act 2018, No. 33/2018

Assent Date: 14.8.18
Commencement Date: S. 92 on 31.7.19: Special Gazette (No. 306) 30.7.19 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2018, No. 45/2018 (as amended by Nos 11/2020, 25/2020)

Assent Date: 18.9.18
Commencement Date: S. 374 on 29.3.21: Special Gazette (No. 42) 27.1.21 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Wagering and Betting) Act 2018, No. 47/2018

Assent Date: 25.9.18
Commencement Date: Ss 4–7 on 1.1.19: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Guardianship and Administration Act 2019, No. 13/2019

Assent Date: 4.6.19
Commencement Date: S. 221(Sch. 1 item 18) on 1.3.20: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Disability (National Disability Insurance Scheme Transition) Amendment Act 2019, No. 19/2019

Assent Date: 25.6.19
Commencement Date: S. 260 on 1.7.20: s. 2(4)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Act 2019, No. 46/2019

Assent Date: 19.11.19
Commencement Date: Ss 11−13 on 1.1.20: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Local Government Act 2020, No. 9/2020

Assent Date: 24.3.20
Commencement Date: S. 390(Sch. 1 item 45) on 6.4.20: Special Gazette (No. 150) 24.3.20 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

State Taxation Acts Amendment Act 2020, No. 47/2020

Assent Date: 15.12.20
Commencement Date: Ss 31–36 on 16.12.20: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Consumer and Other Acts Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2021, No. 1/2021

Assent Date: 9.2.21
Commencement Date: Ss 8–80 on 10.3.21: Special Gazette (No. 110) 10.3.21 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment (Wagering and Betting Tax) Act 2021, No. 21/2021

Assent Date: 16.6.21
Commencement Date: Ss 3, 4 on 1.7.21: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Act 2021, No. 52/2021

Assent Date: 30.11.21
Commencement Date: Ss 49–54 on 15.4.22: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2021, No. 54/2021

Assent Date: 14.12.21
Commencement Date: Ss 32, 33, 41 on 1.1.22: Special Gazette (No. 733) 21.12.21 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Justice Legislation Amendment (Criminal Procedure Disclosure and Other Matters) Act 2022, No. 1/2022

Assent Date: 15.2.22
Commencement Date: S. 94 on 29.3.22: Special Gazette (No. 157) 29.3.22 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Casino and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022, No. 26/2022

Assent Date: 28.6.22
Commencement Date: Ss 11–16 on 1.7.22: Special Gazette (No. 336) 30.6.22 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling and Liquor Legislation Amendment Act 2022, No. 28/2022

Assent Date: 28.6.22
Commencement Date: Ss 15–125 on 29.6.22: s. 2(1); ss 126, 127, 133–145 on 1.9.22: Special Gazette (No. 422) 23.8.22 p. 1; ss 128–132 on 10.3.23: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, No. 39/2022

Assent Date: 6.9.22
Commencement Date: S. 826 on 1.9.23: s. 2(2)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Casino Legislation Amendment (Royal Commission Implementation and Other Matters) Act 2022, No. 42/2022

Assent Date: 27.9.22
Commencement Date: S. 62 on 28.9.22: s. 2(1); ss 53–55 on 31.5.23: Special Gazette (No. 273) 30.5.23 p. 1; ss 51, 52, 56−61 on 1.8.23: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Regulation Amendment Act 2023, No. 13/2023

Assent Date: 6.6.23
Commencement Date: Ss 4–89 on 7.6.23: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Taxation Act 2023, No. 14/2023

Assent Date: 6.6.23
Commencement Date: Ss 67–74 on 1.7.23: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2023, No. 30/2023

Assent Date: 8.11.23
Commencement Date: Ss 14, 15 on 9.11.23: s. 2(1); ss 16–24 on 30.8.24: Special Gazette (No. 406) 23.7.24 p. 1; ss 25, 26 on 3.10.24: s. 2(3)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2024, No. 6/2024

Assent Date: 5.3.24
Commencement Date: Ss 36−42 on 6.3.24: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Act 2024, No. 25/2024

Assent Date: 25.6.24
Commencement Date: Ss 7–14 on 1.7.24: Special Gazette (No. 345) 25.6.24 p. 1
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre‐commitment and Carded Play) Act 2025, No. 18/2025

Assent Date: 3.6.25
Commencement Date: Ss 3–16 on 4.6.25: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2025, No. 23/2025

Assent Date: 24.6.25
Commencement Date: Ss 3–68, 74(Sch. 1 item 2) on 25.6.25: s. 2(1)
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2025, No. 40/2025

Assent Date: 21.10.25
Commencement Date: Ss 19–31 on 22.10.25: s. 2
Current State: This information relates only to the provision/s amending the Gambling Regulation Act 2003

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3   Explanatory details


[1] S. 2.5.40(2)(c)(i): The amendment proposed by section 68(Schedule 2 item 59.2) of the Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018, No. 6/2018 is not included in this publication as the word "sworn" does not appear in section 2.5.40(2)(c)(i).

Section 68(Schedule 2 item 59.2) reads:

Schedule 2—Further consequential amendments

59Gambling Regulation Act 2003

59.2In section 2.5.40(2)(c)(i), (e) and (g), after "sworn" (wherever occurring) insert "or affirmed".

[2] S. 2.5.40(2)(e): See note 1.

[3] S. 3.4.38 def. of monitoring services provider: The amendment proposed by section 11(d) of the Consumer and Other Acts Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2021, No. 1/2021 is not included in this publication, as there is no definition of monitoring service provider in section 3.4.48.

Section 11(d) reads as follows:

11Definitions for Division 4 of Part 4 of Chapter 3

In section 3.4.38 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003—

(d)in the definition of monitoring service provider, for "3.4.59LG." substitute "3.4.59LG;".

[4] S. 6A.2.6(1): The amendment proposed to section 6A.2.6(1) by section 79(3) of the Consumer and Other Acts Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2021, No. 1/2021 is not included in this publication, due to the earlier identical amendment by section 40(a) of that Act.

Section 79(3) reads as follows:

79References to keno licence and licensee

(3)In sections 6A.1.3(3), 6A.2.6(1), 6A.2.9, 6A.2.10, 6A.2.13(1) and (2), 6A.3.10A(4) and (5), 6A.3.13A, 6A.3.22(1), 6A.3.24(1), 6A.4.3(1) and 6A.5.1(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, for "The keno licensee" substitute "A keno licensee".

[5] S. 6A.2.6(2): The amendment proposed to section 6A.2.6(2) by section 80(2) of the Consumer and Other Acts Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2021, No. 1/2021 is not included in this publication, due to the earlier identical amendment by section 40(b) of that Act.

Section 80(2) reads as follows:

80References to keno games

(2)In sections 6A.2.6(2), 6A.2.7(1), 6A.2.8(a) and (b), 6A.2.9(a), 6A.2.13(1) and (2), 6A.4.3(2) and 6A.5.2(1) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, for "keno games" substitute "approved keno games".

[6] Table of Amendments (Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2009): The amendment proposed by section 84(2) of the Gambling Regulation Amendment (Licensing) Act 2009, No. 29/2009 (repealed) is not included in this publication as section 3.2.24 does not exist.

Section 84(2) reads:

84Statute law revision

(2)In the heading to section 3.2.24 of the Principal Act, omit "and Register".

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