Who can launch an online gambling platform for Queenslanders

In Queensland (Australia), the launch of an online gambling platform is regulated by two levels of legislation: federal and state.

1. Federal regulation

The main law is Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) *.

Prohibits offering Australian residents interactive gambling in casino format: online slots, roulette, blackjack, poker.
Allows licensed operators to provide:

• Online sports betting (before the event and in some cases live).
• Lotteries (including online ticketing).
• Online sweepstakes.
• IGA covers Australian and overseas companies. Violators face multimillion-dollar fines and blocking of resources through the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

2. Regulation in Queensland

The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) is the body responsible for licensing in the state.

OLGR issues licenses for:

• Land casinos.
• Betting shops (including online betting platforms).
• Sweepstakes and lottery operators.
• There are no online casino licenses (slots, roulette, blackjack).
To obtain permission for online betting or betting, the operator must:
• 1. To be a registered company in Australia.
• 2. Comply with OLGR financial and technical requirements.
• 3. Pass the test of reliability and stability of the business.
• 4. Ensure a system of protection for players and compliance with the rules of responsible play.

3. Who can work in the market

Legally online gambling for Queenslanders can only be launched by companies licensed in Australia whose activities are included in the permitted list (bookmaking, lotteries, sweepstakes).
Foreign online casinos and platforms without an Australian license are not allowed to operate in the state.

4. Limitations and liability

Companies offering prohibited games (online slots, poker, etc.) violate federal law, even if they are registered outside Australia.
ACMA actively blocks sites and domains of illegal operators.
The operator, not the player, is responsible for bypassing the bans, but the user does not receive any legal protection when playing on illegal platforms.

5. Result

An online gambling platform for Queenslanders can only be launched by an Australian licensed operator offering permitted types of gambling (sports betting, lotteries, sweepstakes). Online casinos in the classic format are prohibited for the state, and any foreign platform operating without a license is considered illegal.