Online operators approved in NSW
In New South Wales (NSW), the legal activities of online gambling operators are regulated by the Betting and Racing Act 1998, Casino Control Act 1992, and the federal Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Operators approved to operate in NSW are required to hold an Australian licence and meet strict standards of responsible play and financial transparency.
1. Who can be approved
A company with a valid license issued in one of the Australian jurisdictions (NSW, Northern Territory, Victoria, etc.).
Operators that meet the requirements for player protection, data security and game integrity.
Organizations that have passed the reliability check of owners and management.
2. Main categories of approved online operators
Online bookmakers - accept sports and horse racing bets.
Sweepstakes - operate under the licences of public or private companies accredited to NSW.
Online lotteries - subject to Public Lotteries Act 1996 requirements.
3. Approval criteria
Proven financial stability and availability of reserve funds for payouts.
Connecting to national or regional self-exclusion systems.
Implementation of responsible play tools - limits, notifications, self-exclusion.
Protection of personal data of players in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
4. Examples of approved operators (for 2025)
TAB (Totalisator Agency Board)
Sportsbet
Ladbrokes Australia
Neds
Bet365 Australia
PointsBet
(The list may vary depending on licensing and regulator decisions) *
5. Control and sanctions
Online operators are overseen by Liquor & Gaming NSW in conjunction with federal authorities.
If the terms of the license are violated, fines, restriction of activities or revocation of the license are possible.
For foreign operators without a license - blocking sites and fines for providing services to NSW residents.
Conclusion:
1. Who can be approved
A company with a valid license issued in one of the Australian jurisdictions (NSW, Northern Territory, Victoria, etc.).
Operators that meet the requirements for player protection, data security and game integrity.
Organizations that have passed the reliability check of owners and management.
2. Main categories of approved online operators
Online bookmakers - accept sports and horse racing bets.
Sweepstakes - operate under the licences of public or private companies accredited to NSW.
Online lotteries - subject to Public Lotteries Act 1996 requirements.
💡Live online casinos with virtual slots and board games are not licensed in NSW and are subject to a federal ban on Interactive Gambling.
3. Approval criteria
Proven financial stability and availability of reserve funds for payouts.
Connecting to national or regional self-exclusion systems.
Implementation of responsible play tools - limits, notifications, self-exclusion.
Protection of personal data of players in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
4. Examples of approved operators (for 2025)
TAB (Totalisator Agency Board)
Sportsbet
Ladbrokes Australia
Neds
Bet365 Australia
PointsBet
(The list may vary depending on licensing and regulator decisions) *
5. Control and sanctions
Online operators are overseen by Liquor & Gaming NSW in conjunction with federal authorities.
If the terms of the license are violated, fines, restriction of activities or revocation of the license are possible.
For foreign operators without a license - blocking sites and fines for providing services to NSW residents.
Conclusion:
- Approved online operators in NSW are companies that have been rigorously vetted and operate within Australian law. They have a duty to ensure fair play, player protection and transparency in financial transactions. Players are advised to use only the services of such operators to ensure the safety and legality of gambling.
