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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.

For information on the regulation of gambling, including gaming-related licences and permits, please visit the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation website.