Licence Verification
How we confirm an operator is licensed, and how you can check for yourself.
Only use betting sites that hold a valid Australian wagering licence. Licensed operators must follow strict rules on identity checks, customer protection and safer gambling. Offshore sites that target Australians without a licence are illegal, and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regularly blocks them.
How We Verify Licences
- We note the licence details shown in the operator's website footer and terms.
- We check those details against the issuing regulator's public records.
- We confirm the operator is connected to BetStop, the national self-exclusion register.
- We re-check listed operators regularly and remove any that no longer hold a valid licence.
Australian Wagering Regulators
| State / Territory | Regulator |
|---|---|
| Northern Territory | Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission |
| New South Wales | Liquor & Gaming NSW |
| Victoria | Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission |
| Queensland | Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation |
| South Australia | Liquor and Gambling Commissioner |
| Western Australia | Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia |
| Tasmania | Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Gambling and Racing Commission |
Check a Site Yourself
- Scroll to the operator's website footer and find its licence number and regulator.
- Look the operator up on the regulator's website.
- Make sure the site lets you register with BetStop and set a deposit limit.
- Be wary of sites that offer casino games online, accept credit cards or crypto for betting, or don't verify your identity. These are common signs of an unlicensed operator.
Spotted an illegal gambling site? You can report it to ACMA at acma.gov.au.