Online Gambling in Queensland is governed by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation. In their decisions and processes, this body operates based on two major documents – the Interactive Gambling Player Protection Act 1998 and the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The overall approach to gambling, including healthy practices, fairness, and transparency, are all outlined in the Queensland responsible gambling Code of Practice last updated in 2017.
Gambling license in Queensland
Gambling in the state of Queensland is regulated under local state laws and those of Australia. Service providers may choose to apply for a license for land-based operations or interactive gambling services. License holders can offer charitable online games, lotteries, and possibly – skill-based games (subject to case-by-case decisions). Currently, there is no major license holder in the state that offers interactive gambling, but there is an exclusive one for sports wagering, with new licenses unavailable until 2044.
Further resources
You can use the www.business.qld.gov.au resource to get a better understanding of the types of games that you may offer within the license issued by the state. The website is well-built and offers comprehensive information for applicants.
It will also help to get better acquainted with the state’s code of practice that outlines the industry’s approach to the many aspects of gambling. You can find the documents under the creative commons license at www.publications.qld.gov.au.
