Licence types named across Australia on public lists
| Licence type | Granted by | Law named by the regulator |
|---|---|---|
| Sports bookmaker | Northern Territory Wagering Commission | Racing and Wagering Act 2024 |
| Betting exchange operator | Northern Territory Wagering Commission | Racing and Wagering Act 2024 |
| On-course bookmaker | Northern Territory Wagering Commission | Racing and Wagering Act 2024 |
| Totalisator operator | Director of Totalisator Licensing and Regulation, Northern Territory | Totalisator Licensing and Regulation Act 2000 |
| Sports bookmaking licence (ACT) | ACT Gambling and Racing Commission |
The ACT licence is for online sports bookmakers based in the ACT. The companies holding Northern Territory licences are set out in the list of licensed wagering operators.
Kinds of service the Act regulates
The Commonwealth Act sorts online services by what they are, not by who holds a licence. A provider needs a State or Territory licence for the kind of regulated service it offers, and section 8E lists the kinds.
| Kind of service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Telephone betting | Betting by voice call |
| Excluded wagering | Betting on races and on sporting events not yet started, and other events or contingencies under the Act's conditions |
| Excluded gaming | Games on electronic equipment that a venue makes available to customers at that place |
| Place-based betting | Betting at a venue under a State or Territory licence for that place |
| Excluded lottery | Lotteries that fall within the Act's exclusion |
| Broadcast or datacast link | Services with a designated broadcasting or datacasting link |
What no licence type covers
Online casino games, online pokies and in-play betting are prohibited interactive gambling services, and none of the licence types above turns them into lawful ones. The casino licence page explains the casino position and the in-play betting page the betting one.
Sources
- Northern Territory Wagering Commission: licensed wagering operators, list updated 2 November 2026
- ACT Gambling and Racing Commission: the licence for ACT bookmakers
- Interactive Gambling Act 2001, sections 8 to 8E, Federal Register of Legislation