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Registration as a Bookmaker - Victoria

Description

You will need this registration to operate as a bookmaker. A bookmaker provides wagering services to the general public at race courses, sporting grounds or an approved off-course premises. They take bets or wagers on behalf of racing punters, and issue winnings.

Please note, you will also be required to obtain a club bookmaker’s licence from the relevant racing industry controlling body.

Service type

Licence

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

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this registration, you must be aged over 18 years.

Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Must Have

National Police Certificate

Duration

5 years, unless otherwise specified.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

No fees are required.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Standard Licence Obligations - Bookmakers and Key Employees (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Gambling Regulation Act 2003 Victoria

Racing Act 1958 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Gambling Regulations 2015 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Please lodge your application form with the Agency, accompanied with the following: 

  • Certificate of Registration of a Business Name
  • Certificate of Police Check
  • Personal Credit File
  • Tax Return and Notice of Assessment for the last three years
  • two colour passport photos.

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission

Contact details

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