2 Abbreviation key
A = Act NI = Notifiable instrument
AF = Approved form o = order
am = amended om = omitted/repealed
amdt = amendment ord = ordinance
AR = Assembly resolution orig = original
ch = chapter par = paragraph/subparagraph
CN = Commencement notice pres = present
def = definition prev = previous
DI = Disallowable instrument (prev...) = previously
dict = dictionary pt = part
disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative r = rule/subrule
Assembly reloc = relocated
div = division renum = renumbered
exp = expires/expired R[X] = Republication No
Gaz = gazette RI = reissue
hdg = heading s = section/subsection
IA = Interpretation Act 1967 sch = schedule
ins = inserted/added sdiv = subdivision
LA = Legislation Act 2001 SL = Subordinate law
LR = legislation register sub = substituted
LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996 underlining = whole or part not commenced
mod = modified/modification or to be expired
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This regulation was originally the Gambling and Racing Control (Code of Practice)
Regulations 2002 (No 1). It was renamed under the Legislation Act 2001.
Gambling and Racing Control (Code of Practice) Regulation 2002
SL2002-28
notified LR 16 October 2002
s 1, s 2 commenced 16 October 2002 (LA s 75 (1))
s 9, s 11 (3), s 19, sch 1 s 1.4, sch 1 s 1.17, sch 1 s 1.25, sch 1 s 1.26
commenced 1 May 2003 (s 2 (1))
remainder commenced 1 December 2002 (s 2 (2))
as amended by
Regulations 2004 (No 1) SL2004-31
notified LR 2 August 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 2 August 2004 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 October 2004 (s 2 and CN2004-15)
Casino Control Act 2006 A2006-2 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 22 February 2006
s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2006 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 May 2006 (s 2 and CN2006-6)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 (No 2) A2007-16 sch 3 pt 3.17
notified LR 20 June 2007
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 12 April 2007 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 3 pt 3.17 commenced 11 July 2007 (s 2 (1))
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment
Act 2008 (No 2) A2008-37 sch 1 pt 1.46
notified LR 4 September 2008
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2008 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.46 commenced 2 February 2009 (s 2 (1) and see ACT Civil
and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 A2008-35, s 2 (1) and CN2009-2)
Totalisator Act 2014 A2014-4 sch 2 pt 2.2
notified LR 26 March 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 2 pt 2.2 commenced 27 March 2014 (s 2)
Legislation history 3
Regulation 2014 (No 1) SL2014-17
notified LR 28 July 2014
s 1, s 2 commenced 28 July 2014 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 1 August 2014 (s 2 and CN2014-11)
Gaming Legislation Amendment Regulation 2015 (No 1)
SL2015-27 pt 2
notified LR 24 August 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 August 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 31 August 2015 (s 2 and see Gaming Machine
(Reform) Amendment Act 2015 A2015-21, s 2 and CN2015-18)
Lotteries (Approvals) Amendment Act 2015 A2015-41 sch 1
notified LR 4 November 2015
s 1, s 2 commenced 4 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 commenced 5 November 2015 (s 2)
Regulation 2019 (No 1) SL2019-10
notified LR 24 May 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 24 May 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 26 May 2019 (s 2)
Regulation 2022 (No 1) SL2022-17
notified LR 11 November 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 November 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 14 November 2022 (s 2)
Regulation 2023 (No 1) SL2023-8
notified LR 30 May 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 May 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 31 May 2023 (s 2)
Gaming Machine (Club Refuge) Amendment Act 2023 A2023-28 sch 1
notified LR 7 July 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 7 July 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 commenced 7 January 2024 (s 2 and LA s 79)
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Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 4 pt 4.81
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 4 pt 4.81 commenced 16 December 2025 (s 2 (6))
Name of regulation
s 1 am R1 LA; R4 LA
Commencement
s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
s 3 am SL2004-31 s 4; A2007-16 amdt 3.66
Meaning of licensee
s 5 am SL2004-31 ss 5-7; A2014-4 amdt 2.3; A2015-41 amdt 1.1,
amdt 1.2
Offences under pt 2
s 7 am A2014-4 amdt 2.4; pars renum R8 LA; SL2014-17 s 4, s 5
Licensees obligations generally
s 8 am SL2004-31 s 8; ss renum R3 LA (see SL2004-31 s 8);
SL2014-17 s 39
Approved training programs
s 9 sub SL2014-17 s 6
Recording problem gambling incidents
s 10 am SL2014-17 s 7, s 39; ss renum R9 LA
Gambling facility to have gambling contact officer
s 11 am SL2004-31 s 10, s 11; ss renum R3 LA (see SL2004-31
s 12); SL2014-17 s 39
Dealing with people with gambling problem
s 12 am SL2014-17 s 39
Application of div 2.4
s 13 am A2006-2 amdt 1.5
Deeds of exclusion
s 14 am SL2004-31 s 13
Exclusion of people at risk or excluded under deed
s 15 am SL2014-17 s 39
Commission’s review of exclusion decision
s 16 am A2008-37 amdt 1.207; A2025-29 amdt 4.81
Review by ACAT of commission’s decision under s 16
s 17 sub A2008-37 amdt 1.208
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Compliance with decision to revoke or amend
s 18 am SL2014-17 s 39
Exclusion procedures
s 19 am SL2014-17 s 39
Exclusion register
s 20 sub SL2014-17 s 8
Exclusion register—offences
s 20A ins SL2014-17 s 8
Directions about information, clocks and lighting
s 24 am SL2014-17 s 39
Directions about advertising, promotions and inducements
s 25 am SL2014-17 s 39
Code of practice
sch 1 ss renum R4 LA
Definitions—code of practice
s 1.1A ins SL2022-17 s 4
def betting account ins SL2022-17 s 4
def direct marketing ins SL2022-17 s 4
am SL2023-8 s 4
def electronic race bookmaking licensee ins SL2022-17 s 4
def electronic sports bookmaking licensee ins SL2023-8
s 5
def electronic totalisator licensee ins SL2023-8 s 5
Meaning of licensee
sch 1 s 1.1 am SL2004-31 ss 14-16; A2006-2 amdt 1.6; A2014-4
amdt 2.5; A2015-41 amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4
Meaning of gambling problem
sch 1 s 1.2 am SL2014-17 s 9
Staff care and training
sch 1 s 1.4 am SL2004-31 ss 17-21; A2014-4 amdt 2.6; SL2014-17 s 10;
SL2022-17 ss 5-7
Training for responsible service of interactive wagering and betting services
sch 1 s 1.5A ins SL2023-8 s 6
Independent audit of required training and refresher training
sch 1 s 1.5B ins SL2023-8 s 6
Problem gambling incident register
sch 1 s 1.6 sub SL2014-17 s 11
Recording problem gambling incidents
sch 1 s 1.6A ins SL2014-17 s 11
Gambling contact officers
sch 1 s 1.9 sub SL2004-31 s 22
am SL2014-17 s 12
Gambling contact officers functions
sch 1 s 1.10 am SL2014-17 s 13; pars renum R9 LA
Dealing with people with gambling problem
sch 1 s 1.11 am SL2014-17 s 14
Application of div 1.2.3
sch 1 s 1.12 am A2006-2 amdt 1.7
Deeds of exclusion
sch 1 s 1.13 sub SL2004-31 s 23; SL2014-17 s 15
Deeds of exclusion—revocation
sch 1 s 1.13A ins SL2014-17 s 15
Exclusion of people at risk or excluded under deed
sch 1 s 1.14 am SL2014-17 s 16, s 17; A2025-29 amdt 4.81
Matters to which licensee to have regard when deciding whether to exclude
sch 1 s 1.15 am SL2004-31 s 24
Commission’s review of exclusion decisions
sch 1 s 1.16 am A2008-37 amdt 1.209
Exclusion procedures
sch 1 s 1.17 am SL2014-17 s 18; ss renum R9 LA
Licensee must keep deeds and notices of exclusion
sch 1 s 1.18 sub SL2014-17 s 19
Accounts of excluded people
sch 1 s 1.19 sub A2006-2 amdt 1.8
Promotional material not to be given to certain excluded people
sch 1 s 1.20 sub SL2004-31 s 25
am A2006-2 amdt 1.9
sch 1 div 1.2.4 hdg ins SL2019-10 s 4
sub SL2022-17 s 8
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Application—div 1.2.4
sch 1 s 1.20A ins SL2019-10 s 4
Meaning of deposit limit—div 1.2.4
sch 1 s 1.20B ins SL2019-10 s 4
def betting account ins SL2019-10 s 4
om SL2022-17 s 9
def deposit limit ins SL2019-10 s 4
Information about deposit limits
sch 1 s 1.20C ins SL2019-10 s 4
No deposits over deposit limit
sch 1 s 1.20D ins SL2019-10 s 4
Setting and changing deposit limits
sch 1 s 1.20E ins SL2019-10 s 4
Closing betting accounts
sch 1 s 1.20F ins SL2019-10 s 4
Guidelines about betting accounts
sch 1 s 1.20G ins SL2019-10 s 4
Directions about betting accounts
sch 1 s 1.20H ins SL2019-10 s 4
Betting accounts—activity statements
sch 1 div 1.2.5 hdg ins SL2022-17 s 10
Application—div 1.2.5
sch 1 s 1.20I ins SL2022-17 s 10
Definitions—div 1.2.5
sch 1 s 1.20J ins SL2022-17 s 10
def account holder ins SL2022-17 s 10
def activity statement ins SL2022-17 s 10
def bonus bet ins SL2022-17 s 10
def online betting account ins SL2022-17 s 10
def statement period ins SL2022-17 s 10
def transaction ins SL2022-17 s 10
def transaction record ins SL2022-17 s 10
Activity statements for betting accounts
sch 1 s 1.20K ins SL2022-17 s 10
Requests for activity statements
sch 1 s 1.20L ins SL2022-17 s 10
Contents of activity statements
sch 1 s 1.20M ins SL2022-17 s 10
Form of activity statements
sch 1 s 1.20N ins SL2022-17 s 10
Access to activity statements and transaction records for online betting
accounts
sch 1 s 1.20O ins SL2022-17 s 10
Requests for transaction records for accounts other than online betting
accounts
sch 1 s 1.20P ins SL2022-17 s 10
Access to electronic activity statements
sch 1 s 1.20Q ins SL2022-17 s 10
Cash payment limits for casino licensees
sch 1 s 1.22 sub SL2004-31 s 26
am A2006-2 amdt 1.10; SL2014-17 ss 20-22
Other cash payment limits
sch 1 s 1.23 sub SL2004-31 s 27
am A2014-4 amdt 2.7; SL2014-17 ss 23-25; ss renum R9 LA
No winnings for excluded or underage patrons
sch 1 s 1.23AA ins SL2014-17 s 26
Non-cash payment of winnings
sch 1 s 1.23A ins SL2004-31 s 28
Availability of information
sch 1 s 1.25 am SL2014-17 s 27, s 28
Alcohol service prohibited while gambling
sch 1 s 1.27A ins SL2014-17 s 29
Operating times of gaming machines
sch 1 s 1.27B ins SL2015-27 s 4
Advertising requirements—general
div 1.4.1 hdg ins SL2023-8 s 7
Advertising
sch 1 s 1.28 am SL2004-31 s 29, s 30
Advertising requirements
sch 1 s 1.29 am SL2023-8 s 8
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Advertising requirements—electronic licensees
div 1.4.2 hdg ins SL2023-8 s 9
Application—div 1.4.2
sch 1 s 1.29A ins SL2023-8 s 9
Definitions—div 1.4.2
sch 1 s 1.29B ins SL2023-8 s 9
def app advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
def call to action ins SL2023-8 s 9
def digital advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
def direct marketing ins SL2023-8 s 9
def gambling advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
def print advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
def social media advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
def tagline ins SL2023-8 s 9
def television ins SL2023-8 s 9
def television or video advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
def website advertising ins SL2023-8 s 9
Meaning of tagline—div 1.4.2
sch 1 s 1.29C ins SL2023-8 s 9
Meaning of call to action—div 1.4.2
sch 1 s 1.29D ins SL2023-8 s 9
Statements to be included in gambling advertising
sch 1 s 1.29E ins SL2023-8 s 9
Additional requirements about taglines and calls to action
sch 1 s 1.29F ins SL2023-8 s 9
Electronic licensee must keep gambling advertising records
sch 1 s 1.29G ins SL2023-8 s 9
Promotions and inducements
div 1.4.3 hdg ins SL2023-8 s 10
Promotions and inducements
sch 1 s 1.30 am SL2004-31 ss 31-34; A2006-2 amdt 1.11; SL2014-17
ss 30-33; pars and ss renum R9 LA, SL2019-10 s 5, s 6;
ss renum R12 LA; SL2022-17 s 11, s 12
Gaming machine promotions—alternative ways to participate
sch 1 s 1.30A ins SL2014-17 s 34
Personally addressed promotional material—gaming machine and casino
sch 1 s 1.30B hdg sub SL2019-10 s 7
sch 1 s 1.30B ins SL2014-17 s 34
am SL2019-10 s 8
Direct marketing
div 1.4.4 hdg ins SL2023-8 s 11
Direct marketing—electronic race bookmaking, sports bookmaking and
sch 1 s 1.30C hdg sub SL2022-17 s 13
sch 1 s 1.30C ins SL2019-10 s 9
am SL2022-17 s 14, s 15
Guidelines for direct marketing by electronic race bookmaking, sports
bookmaking and totalisator licensees
sch 1 s 1.30D hdg sub SL2022-17 s 16
sch 1 s 1.30D ins SL2019-10 s 9
am SL2022-17 s 17, s 18; A2025-29 amdt 4.81
Miscellaneous
div 1.4.5 hdg ins SL2023-8 s 12
Directions about advertising, promotions and inducements
sch 1 s 1.31 am SL2014-17 s 35, SL2019-10 s 10
Club licensee obligations—club refuge declarations
sch 1 pt 1.5 hdg ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Application—pt 1.5
sch 1 s 1.32 ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Meaning of club refuge declaration—pt 1.5
sch 1 s 1.33 ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Club refuge declaration—refuge area
sch 1 s 1.34 ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Club refuge declaration—information about emergencies and refuges
sch 1 s 1.35 ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Club refuge declaration—gambling contact officers
sch 1 s 1.36 ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Club refuge declaration—direct marketing
sch 1 s 1.37 ins A2023-28 amdt 1.1
Transitional—Gambling and Racing Control (Code of Practice) Amendment
Regulation 2019 (No 1)
sch 1 pt 1.10 hdg ins SL2019-10 s 11
Existing account holders—deposit limits
sch 1 s 1.100 ins SL2019-10 s 11
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Expiry—pt 1.10
sch 1 s 1.101 ins SL2019-10 s 11
dict am SL2004-31 s 35; A2008-37 amdt 1.210; amdt 1.211;
SL2022-17 s 19; A2023-28 amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3
def account holder ins SL2022-17 s 20
def activity statement ins SL2022-17 s 20
def app advertising ins SL2023-8 s 13
def approved training program am SL2014-17 s 36
def betting account ins SL2022-17 s 20
def bonus bet ins SL2022-17 s 20
def call to action ins SL2023-8 s 13
def casino licensee sub A2006-2 amdt 1.12
def club refuge declaration ins A2023-28 amdt 1.4
def deed om SL2014-17 s 37
def deed of exclusion ins SL2014-17 s 38
sub SL2022-17 s 21
def deposit limit ins SL2022-17 s 22
def digital advertising ins SL2023-8 s 13
def direct marketing ins SL2022-17 s 22
sub SL2023-8 s 14
def electronic race bookmaking licensee ins SL2022-17
s 22
def electronic sports bookmaking licensee ins SL2023-8
s 15
def electronic totalisator licensee ins SL2023-8 s 15
def exclusion register ins SL2014-17 s 38
sub SL2022-17 s 23
def exempt lottery ins SL2004-31 s 36
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.67
def gambling advertising ins SL2023-8 s 15
def gambling problem sub SL2022-17 s 23
def licensee sub SL2022-17 s 23
def notice of exclusion ins SL2014-17 s 38
sub SL2022-17 s 23
def online betting account ins SL2022-17 s 24
def print advertising ins SL2023-8 s 15
def private lottery om SL2004-31 s 37
def radio advertising ins SL2023-8 s 15
def social media advertising ins SL2023-8 s 15
def sports bookmaking licensee ins SL2014-17 s 38
def statement period ins SL2022-17 s 24
def tagline ins SL2023-8 s 15
def television ins SL2023-8 s 15
def television or video advertising ins SL2023-8 s 15
def totalisator licensee ins SL2014-17 s 38
def trading day ins SL2014-17 s 38
def transaction ins SL2022-17 s 24
def transaction record ins SL2022-17 s 24
def website advertising ins SL2023-8 s 15
def winnings ins SL2014-17 s 38