Internet Betting

The Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia is responsible for regulating the conduct of on and off-course wagering in Western Australia under the Betting Control Act and Racing and Wagering Western Australia Act.

This includes the conduct of race and sports betting by bookmakers, race club totalisators and the off course wagering activities of RWWA.

The Commission's role in this regard is to licence all betting operators, authorise the conduct of telephone and internet betting and betting systems, and monitor on course and off course betting operations.

Any person wishing to check on the legal standing of any wagering service operating in Western Australia should contact the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia.

If you have a concern, or are involved in a dispute in relation to a betting transaction with a bookmaker, the matter should first be referred to the Stewards in control of the racing club from which the betting service is operated. The decision of the Stewards in relation to a betting dispute can be appealed to the Gaming and Wagering Commission in accordance with section 32 of the Betting Control Act.

Last updated: 17/09/2008 16:47:38 PM