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Office of Gaming and Racing

The Office of Gaming and Racing provides strategic policy advice and support to the Minister for Gaming, the Minister for Racing and the Secretary, Department of Justice, on:

• the development and implementation of gambling legislation and regulation
• current and emerging gambling and racing issues
• the management of selected racing industry initiatives
• racing related licensing and appeal matters
• the promotion of responsible gambling strategies
• delivering services related to problem gambling
• leadership and support for gambling research initiatives.

Associated statutory bodies

The office provides policy advice to associated statutory bodies:

• Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation
• Harness Racing Victoria
• Greyhound Racing Victoria

The office has an operational relationship with Racing Victoria Limited, Racing Analytical Services Limited, the Office of the Racing Integrity Commissioner and also provides administrative support to the Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council.