The main roles of the Department in relation to the racing industry are facilitating and providing executive support to the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia
Interactive gambling, such as online casinos etc, falls under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and is the responsibility of the Commonwealth Department of Communication, Information technology and the Arts.
The Gaming and Wagering Commission have recently considered a number of issues relating to gaming function permits which involve the conduct of poker tournaments and resolved to approve various changes.