Wagering regulation
Wagering is regulated in NSW under the Betting and Racing Act 1998 and the Totalizator Act 1997, which prescribe:
- who may offer betting services
- the events on which betting is permitted
- requirements that betting service providers must comply with.
Liquor & Gaming NSW is responsible for:
- advising the NSW Government on wagering policy and legislation, including strategies for reducing harm
- upholding the integrity of wagering and commitment to responsible practices
- protecting interests of the NSW public, the industry and NSW Government with respect to wagering products and associated revenue.
Legal and regulatory framework
Authorities granted are subject to:
- Betting and Racing Act 1998
- Totalizator Act 1997
- Betting and Racing Regulation 2022
- Minister’s NSW Bookmaker Telephone and Electronic Betting Conditions and any further conditions imposed under 16(5) of the Act
- Any rules or conditions imposed for Declared Events Betting under Division 2 & 2A of the Act
- Rules imposed by the relevant racing controlling body.
Important Note: Only the totalizator licensee has approval to operate a totalizator off a licensed racecourse. The laying of totalizator odds or dealing in totalizator tickets is an offence under Section 88 of the Totalizator Act 1997, with no exceptions.
For details on requirements relating to wagering see all our Wagering information pages.
For more about responsibilities and compliance for providers see Conducting wagering activities.