SUBMISSION TO THE GAMBLING COMMISSION (GREAT BRITAIN) ON THE
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES, GUIDANCE TO LICENSING AUTHORITIES AND
LICENCE CONDITIONS AND CODES OF PRACTICE
`CONSULTATION DOCUMENTS
BY THE QUEENSLAND OFFICE OF GAMING REGULATION
OVERVIEW
About the Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation
The Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation (QOGR) is responsible for maintaining the
integrity and probity of the gambling industry, responsible gambling policy and research
activities, and managing the allocation of funds from the Community Investment Fund.
To deliver on the above output QOGR undertakes a number of specific activities including:
• a stringent licensing regime to issue licences for organisations and persons to operate in the
gambling industry in Queensland
• evaluating and approving internal controls, gambling equipment and gambling rules
• inspection and auditing of gambling sites and products, investigating complaints and
undertaking prosecutions
• probity investigations of individuals and corporate entities
• providing policy advice and legislation
• managing the allocation of funds for community benefit.
QOGR is a Portfolio Office within the Queensland Government’s Treasury Department and its
Executive Director reports directly to the Deputy Under Treasurer. QOGR was created in
January 1995 through the amalgamation of three Treasury Divisions: the Casino Control
Division, the Art Unions Division and the Machine Gaming Division.
Regulation- QOGR’s Gaming Legislation
QOGR is responsible for the regulation and administration of legalised gambling in
Queensland through the administration of the following gambling legislation (Gaming Acts):
• Casino Control Act 1982
• Gaming Machine Act 1991
• Keno Act 1996
• Lotteries Act 1997
• Interactive Gambling (Player Protection) Act 1998
• Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999
• Wagering Act 1998
The object of each of the Acts is to ensure that, on balance, the State and the community as a
whole benefit from legal gambling.
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