Registration as a Bookmaker - Victoria

Description

You will require this registration if you intend 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.

Registration is available for individuals, partnerships and companies.

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 at least eighteen years old, or nominate an individual over eighteen years old if applying on behalf of a corporation
  • submit an application on the approved form
  • provide a Responsible Gambling Code of Conduct that you intend to implement if registered
  • submit to a National Police Check
  • provide any other documentation as required by the Agency
  • provide a financial security deposit
  • have appropriate bond arrangements in place
  • provide finger and palm prints
  • pay any required fees.

Registration is at the discretion of the Agency. The Agency will take into account a range of matters including:

  • your reputation, and the reputation of any associates
  • for corporate applicants, whether you have a satisfactory ownership, trust or corporate structure
  • for corporate applicants, the suitability of all directors, partners trustees, executive officers and secretaries.

If you hold a licence in another State or Territory, and intend to conduct the work in Victoria, your licence may be recognised under the mutual recognition system.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You will need to abide by all industry standards and codes of practice, and any restrictions or conditions placed on your registration by the agency.

Duration

Five years, unless otherwise specified.

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

No fees are required.

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 a Certificate of Registration of a Business Name; a Certificate of Police Check; Personal Credit File; Tax Return and Notice of Assessment for the last three years; and 2 colour passport photos.

Administering agency

Department of Justice and Community Safety

Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation

Contact details

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