Legislation

The ACT Gambling and Racing Commission legislative authority stems from the Gambling and Racing Control Act 1999.

Pursuant to section 18 of this Act, the Commission has developed a Code of Practice that sets out the minimum standards that gambling providers must meet when providing gambling products – Gambling and Racing Control (Code of Practice) Regulation 2002.

Links to other relevant Gaming Laws and Subordinate Laws administered by the Commission are provided below. Authorised versions of the ACT Gaming Laws are available from the ACT Legislation Register.

Gaming Machines

Gaming Machine Act 2004

Gaming Machine Regulations 2004

Casino

Casino Control Act 2006

Casino Control Regulations 2006

Lotteries

Lotteries Act 1964

Pool Betting Act 1964

Bookmakers

Race and Sports Bookmaking Act 2001

Race and Sports Bookmaking Regulations 2001

Racing

Racing Act 1999

Other Gaming Laws

Unlawful Gambling Act 2009

Totalisator Act 2014

Interactive Gambling Act 1998