Online gambling in Australia is regulated by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (the IGA). The IGA makes it an offence to provide certain interactive gambling services to a customer physically present in Australia. The prohibited interactive gambling content under the IGA includes services that are often described as 'online casinos' and usually involve using the Internet to play games of chance, or games of mixed chance and skill. Examples include roulette, poker, craps, online 'pokies' and blackjack.

The purpose of the IGA is to target the providers of interactive gambling services, not potential or actual customers. Exceptions under the Act exist for most types of online wagering and lotteries. Further information is available on the Department of Communication Information Technology and the Arts website. Click here for more details.

Who can I call if I think I have a gambling problem?

Contact the relevant organisations in your state/territory as listed here.

Can I become a member of the Australasian Gaming Council?

Membership of the Australasian Gaming Council is available to commercial organisations engaged in or associated with the manufacture, distribution, maintenance and operation of gambling and related activities. Affiliate membership is available to organisations which provide ancillary support services to those organisations involved in gambling and related activities. Click here for more information.

What are the benefits of AGC membership?

Benefits of joining the AGC include:

a) Access to the member's only section of the website;

b) Priority invitation to industry dinners, conferences and forums; and

c) Free advice and research services

For more information on the benefits of joining the AGC please click here.

If I am a member and have lost or require a new password who do I contact?

Email the AGC at info@austgamingcouncil.org.au to request a new password or obtain your login details or phone the AGC on (03) 9629 8000.

Who are the current members of the AGC?

AGC members come from all sectors of the gaming industry including wagering, licensed operators, clubs, hotels and casinos. Current members of the AGC are listed here. Further information on the AGC Board is available here.

How do I subscribe to the AGC website and what are the benefits?

To subscribe to the AGC website simply enter your email address into the text box provided in the lower tight hand corner of the AGC homepage. By entering your email address here you will be added to the AGC mailing list and will receive regular website updates on the activities of the AGC.

How do I access the AGC elibrary?

The AGC maintains an extensive electronic database of Australian and international gambling related research. To access this database please visit our elibrary in the Research Library section of the website.

Where can I get additional information on gambling?

For further information on gambling please visit the links section of the AGC website. This section provides links to government regulators, legislation and research organisations both in Australia and overseas.

For a snapshot of information on the Australian gambling industry and other important industry related data please visit the AGC's Fact Sheets. These Fact Sheets are available from the Information Centre, simply click on a topic to download as a PDF file.

Where can I get information on gambling education?

For information on gambling education programs currently available in schools around Australia please access the gambling education page on the AGC website. There are also links to a number of interactive websites dedicated to gambling education for young people.

Are there any gambling related events coming up?

The AGC monitors upcoming gambling forums and conferences, please visit the Events section of the website for more information. Upcoming Events are also visible on the right hand side of the website at all times.

The AGC have produced a number of publications, where do I find these documents?

AGC publications including the Database on Australia's Gambling Industry and various AGC Discussion Papers are available in the Information Centre of the AGC website. All documents are in PDF format, and are viewable using Adobe Reader 5 or later. If you have an earlier version or do not have the reader please click here to download a free copy.

I have received unsolicited correspondence saying I have won a lottery or have been selected in a draw for distribution of unclaimed money. I never bought a ticket and they are asking me to send money as a guarantee. Is this legitimate?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission offers advice on dealing with these matters, including potential lottery scams. Click here.