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Sports Bookmaking Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to operate as a sports bookmaker. Sports bookmakers take or negotiate sport bets on behalf of the general public at sporting events. Sports bookmakers typically operate at large-scale sporting events and are bound by law to operate under current legislation limitations at those events.

In cases where a bookmaker needs an agent to act on their behalf, you must apply for a Sports Bookmaker's Agent Licence.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Only corporations are eligible to apply for this licence.

All directors of the corporation must:

  • have a reputation for sound business conduct
  • have a reputation for sound character
  • have a satisfactory financial position and financial background
  • have not, within five years before applying, been convicted or found guilty of an offence against any gaming laws
  • do not owe money to the commission or Territory under this Act or another gaming law
  • have not been convicted or found guilty (in Australia or a foreign country) of an offence punishable by death or imprisonment
  • have not, at any time, associated, or entered into any business or financial arrangements, with a person who has a reputation for unsound business conduct or unsound character
  • demonstrate that you can provide a security guarantee.

Prerequisites

Might Need

Sport Bookmaker's Agent Licence

Duration

As specified on your licence

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $264.00

Fee for each member of a syndicate making the application. Fees for 2023-24
Apply Application All $869.00

Fee for a Syndicate or Corporation. Fees for 2023-24
Apply Licence All $17437.00

Annual fee. Fees for 2023-24

Forms

Act(s) name

Race and Sports Bookmaking Act 2001 Australian Capital Territory

Application process

Apply

For details of the lodgement process and information on other documentation that is required with your application, please consult the Agency directly.

Administering agency

ACT Gambling and Racing Commission

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.