Whether sports betting is allowed online in Queensland

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.