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Gambling and Racing

In this section you will find information relating to:

• laws governing the provision and conduct of gambling, the licensing of gambling industry participants and the enforcement of licensees' legal obligations
• government projects, policies and strategies to encourage responsible gambling
• services and programs designed to help problem gamblers, and to increase community awareness and understanding of problem gambling
• the review of lotteries and electronic gaming machine, club keno and wagering licenses, and funding arrangements for the racing industry
• the government policies and projects, and the services provided by the Office of Racing in relation to the racing industry in Victoria
• the gambling research program conducted by the Victorian Government.

Ministerial responsibility

In Victoria:

• gambling regulation is the responsibility of the Minister for Gaming
• racing regulation and administration is the responsibility of the Minister for Racing.

Regulation of gaming

In Victoria, the day-to-day regulation of gaming is the responsibility of the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, an independent statutory authority. The Commission issues licences to industry participants including venues and employees, and issues permits to conduct certain forms of gaming including competitions, raffles and bingo. The Commission also enforces probity, transparency, and other requirements as set out in gaming legislation and regulations.

For more information on the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation, visit their website or call 03 9651 3022.