

Provisions of the IGA:
Provision #1:
The Act requires that online gambling operators must obtain a license to offer services to Australians.
Provision #2:
It includes specific restrictions aimed at protecting consumers from potential harms associated with online gambling, such as underage gambling and problem gambling.
- Consumer Protections: The framework includes measures like mandatory self-exclusion programs and transparency in gambling advertising.
- Harmonization: Efforts are made to create uniform standards across various jurisdictions, simplifying compliance for operators and enhancing protection for bettors.

Federal Licensing:
Overseen by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), federal licensing ensures that operators comply with the IGA.
Applications for federal licenses require detailed documentation and adherence to strict criteria.
State Licensing:
Each state and territory has a designated regulatory body responsible for issuing licenses for online horse racing betting within its jurisdiction. For example, the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation oversees licensing in Victoria.
To get a state license, operators must go through a careful check. This is to make sure they follow all the rules and standards for horse racing in that area.

Australian Communications and Media Authority
ACMA makes sure that online gambling businesses follow the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
State Regulators:
State organizations like the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation give licenses and rules for online betting in their areas.
Industry Bodies:
Groups in the industry also help keep standards high and make sure everyone follows ethical practices.
Reporting Obligations:
Operators who have a license must regularly report what they do to those who oversee them. This includes giving detailed records of the business they do and how they work with customers.
Advertising Restrictions:
There are strict rules about how operators can sell their services. These rules make sure that the advertisements are appropriate and not aimed at people who may be taken advantage of.
Operators who don’t follow the law face big fines and losing their licenses. These rules help prevent illegal activities and keep the betting environment safe and fair.
