Most of the big Australian bookmakers (Sportsbet, Bet365, Ladbrokes, PointsBet, etc.) are licensed through the NT, which has been the home base for corporate bookies as long as we can remember. Most of the smaller bookies tend to be licensed through Liquor & Gaming NSW or the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission.
The table below shows the licensing authorities in each state:
| State / Territory | Licensing Authority |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory | Racing and Wagering Commission NT (NTRWC) – licenses the vast majority of Australian online bookmakers |
| New South Wales | Liquor & Gaming NSW (wagering operators); on-course bookmakers licensed via Racing NSW, Harness Racing NSW and Greyhound Racing NSW |
| Victoria | Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) |
| Queensland | Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) |
| South Australia | Consumer and Business Services (CBS) |
| Western Australia | Gaming and Wagering Commission of WA (via the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries) |
| Tasmania | Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Gambling and Racing Commission |
All of the betting sites listed on GoBet have a license from an Australian state or territory regulator. If you come across a bookmaker through a source other than GoBet, you can check the ACMA website to see if it’s licensed in Australia.