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Whether sports betting is allowed online in Queensland

Online sports betting in Queensland is allowed, subject to federal and regional regulations. Regulation is carried out in two levels:
  • 1. Federal level - Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) prohibits unlicensed online gambling and restricts live betting over the Internet.
  • 2. Regional level - Wagering Act 1998 (Queensland) determines the rules for licensing and operation of betting companies in the state.

Regulatory authorities:
  • Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) is the licensing and control of betting companies in Queensland.
  • Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) - controlling betting on horse racing, dog racing and sporting events.
  • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) - blocking illegal sites and suppressing the activities of offshore operators.

Allowed:
  • Make pre-match bets with Australian licensed operators.
  • Use online platforms licensed in other Australian states.
  • Place live bets by phone (online live bets are limited by IGA).
  • Betting on horse racing, dog racing and sports through approved providers.

Prohibited:
  • Play on offshore bookmaker sites without an Australian licence.
  • Make interactive live bets online.
  • Arrange acceptance of bets without OLGR license.
  • Bypass VPN locks to access prohibited resources.

Operator licensing:
  • Verification of financial stability, payment system, data protection is required.
  • Responsible play tools are required: deposit limits, self-exclusion, access to support services.
  • Violations lead to fines, suspension or revocation of the license.

Taxes:
  • ValidPoint of Consumption Tax (POCT) - 15 per cent off bookmaker's income from betting by Queensland-based gamblers.
  • The tax is paid by the operator, not the player.

Responsibility:
  • ACMA blocks illegal sites, players risk loss of funds.
  • Illegal betting is punishable by fines and criminal liability.
  • Public registers OLGR and ACMA allow you to check the legality of the operator.

Conclusion:
  • Online sports betting in Queensland is only legal through licensed Australian operators. All other options are violation of the law with the risk of blocking, loss of funds and prosecution.