If you are involved in gaming, gambling or betting in the Northern Territory (NT), you must have a licence.
The NT Racing Commission manages licensing of racing-related activities and the Director-General of Licensing issues all other forms of gambling licences.
For more information read the laws and regulations governing gambling and betting in the NT.
On 10 October 2018, the complainant lodged a gambling dispute with the Northern Territory Racing Commission (the Commission) pursuant to section 85(2) of the Racing and Betting Act 1983 (the Act), against the licensed sports bookmaker, Neds.com.au (Neds). In that complaint, the complainant alleges that: a.
Licensed industries and activities
- 'Mr M', as he is described in official documents, lodged a gambling dispute against Betfair and has managed to get the company to refund him $150,000 in 'unlawful bets'. The details of the case are outlined in a decision by the Northern Territory Racing Commission, which regulates Betfair in Australia.
- 24/7 Gambling services in NT. 1800 858 858 - 24 Hr Toll Free helpline. Email counselling: habitwise@amity.org.au. A range of help resources at Amity. A generic form of self-exclusion has been developed for use by Northern Territory gambling providers (NB: casinos have specific provisions in place).
You must have a licence for the following industries and activities:
- bookmaking.
People who need licences
If you have a job in any of the above industries you must have a licence.
You must have a licence if your job involves any of the following:
- gambling equipment supply
- gambling equipment repairs
- supervising or operating gaming machines.
Read more about how to get a casino employee licence.
Read more about gaming machines and licences.
Sports bookmakers
If you are employed in the bookmaker business you must be licensed.
Read more about getting a bookmaker licence.
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If you are involved in gaming, gambling or betting in the Northern Territory (NT), you must have a licence.
The NT Racing Commission manages licensing of racing-related activities and the Director-General of Licensing issues all other forms of gambling licences.
For more information read the laws and regulations governing gambling and betting in the NT.
On 10 October 2018, the complainant lodged a gambling dispute with the Northern Territory Racing Commission (the Commission) pursuant to section 85(2) of the Racing and Betting Act 1983 (the Act), against the licensed sports bookmaker, Neds.com.au (Neds). In that complaint, the complainant alleges that: a.
Licensed industries and activities
- 'Mr M', as he is described in official documents, lodged a gambling dispute against Betfair and has managed to get the company to refund him $150,000 in 'unlawful bets'. The details of the case are outlined in a decision by the Northern Territory Racing Commission, which regulates Betfair in Australia.
- 24/7 Gambling services in NT. 1800 858 858 - 24 Hr Toll Free helpline. Email counselling: habitwise@amity.org.au. A range of help resources at Amity. A generic form of self-exclusion has been developed for use by Northern Territory gambling providers (NB: casinos have specific provisions in place).
You must have a licence for the following industries and activities:
- bookmaking.
People who need licences
If you have a job in any of the above industries you must have a licence.
You must have a licence if your job involves any of the following:
- gambling equipment supply
- gambling equipment repairs
- supervising or operating gaming machines.
Read more about how to get a casino employee licence.
Read more about gaming machines and licences.
Sports bookmakers
If you are employed in the bookmaker business you must be licensed.
Read more about getting a bookmaker licence.
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Racing employees
You must be licensed if you work at thoroughbred and greyhound race clubs.
This involves all of the following:
- key employees
- greyhound industry participants including owners, trainers and attendants
- anyone working for a registered bookmaker.
Read more about licences associated with greyhound racing.
Read more about licences associated with thoroughbred racing.
On-course bookmakers
You must be licensed to take on-course bets.
Read more about how to get a bookmaker licence.
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Who manages licences
The gaming industry is managed by Licensing NT.
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Find contact details for Licensing NT.
Last updated: 04 February 2020
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