Laws relating to online betting and betting
Online betting in New South Wales (NSW) is governed by the federal Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and local laws including the Betting and Racing Act 1998 and the Casino Control Act 1992. These acts determine what types of rates are allowed, who can offer them and in what cases the activity will be considered illegal.
1. Allowed types of online bets
Sports betting is legal as long as the operator has an Australian license.
Betting on horse racing and dog racing - allowed through licensed betting shops and online bookmakers.
Futures and live bets are possible, but live betting by phone or at a betting point, since live betting directly via the Internet is prohibited by federal law.
2. Prohibited types of online gambling
Online casinos with virtual slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat.
Online poker for real money.
Any games with a random number generator (RNG), except for permitted lotteries.
3. Operator licensing
The license is issued by the authorized body of the state or territory in which the operator is registered.
To operate in NSW, the operator must be included in the list of permitted platforms and comply with data protection, anti-money laundering and responsible gaming requirements.
Violation of the terms of the license entails fines, suspension or revocation of permission.
4. Control and supervision
Liquor & Gaming NSW - Local compliance oversight.
NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) - control over the activities of casinos, including in terms of bets related to their license.
Federal agencies may block sites of operators that violate the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
5. Liability for violation
For operators, fines of up to hundreds of thousands of dollars for illegally offering services to NSW residents.
For players, there are no direct fines for participating in prohibited types of online gambling, but they are deprived of legal protection in case of disputes.
6. Features for NSW players
It is legal to bet only through Australian licensed operators.
Live betting on the Internet is limited - you can make such bets only by phone or offline.
When choosing an online bookmaker, it is important to check for a license and the company's reputation.
Conclusion:
1. Allowed types of online bets
Sports betting is legal as long as the operator has an Australian license.
Betting on horse racing and dog racing - allowed through licensed betting shops and online bookmakers.
Futures and live bets are possible, but live betting by phone or at a betting point, since live betting directly via the Internet is prohibited by federal law.
2. Prohibited types of online gambling
Online casinos with virtual slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat.
Online poker for real money.
Any games with a random number generator (RNG), except for permitted lotteries.
3. Operator licensing
The license is issued by the authorized body of the state or territory in which the operator is registered.
To operate in NSW, the operator must be included in the list of permitted platforms and comply with data protection, anti-money laundering and responsible gaming requirements.
Violation of the terms of the license entails fines, suspension or revocation of permission.
4. Control and supervision
Liquor & Gaming NSW - Local compliance oversight.
NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) - control over the activities of casinos, including in terms of bets related to their license.
Federal agencies may block sites of operators that violate the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
5. Liability for violation
For operators, fines of up to hundreds of thousands of dollars for illegally offering services to NSW residents.
For players, there are no direct fines for participating in prohibited types of online gambling, but they are deprived of legal protection in case of disputes.
6. Features for NSW players
It is legal to bet only through Australian licensed operators.
Live betting on the Internet is limited - you can make such bets only by phone or offline.
When choosing an online bookmaker, it is important to check for a license and the company's reputation.
Conclusion:
- NSW laws allow residents to legally participate in online sports and racing betting when using licensed operators, but completely prohibit access to online casinos and a range of gambling. It is important for players to navigate these restrictions to avoid risks and loss of legal protection.
