Gambling taxes as a source of revenue is also discussed. The various forms of gambling legally available in Queensland (eg casinos, racing, gaming machines etc) are examined. The Bulletin provides background information about each form of gambling in Queensland as well as outlining the relevant legislative and administrative framework. Gambling research provides direction for gaming policy in Queensland. Government-funded research gives us a better understanding of gambling activity and issues in our local communities. With this information we can better prevent, protect and rehabilitate those who are affected.

Audit program for inspectors Division 6 - Transitional provision for Gambling Legislation Amendment Act 2008 144. Approved security devices—s 62AA Division 7 - Transitional provisions for Fuel Subsidy Repeal and Revenue and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2009 145. Definitions for div 7 146. Casino community benefit levy 147. Interactive gambling (including internet-based gambling) is regulated under both Australian and Queensland law. Interactive gambling licensing is regulated in Queensland by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR). Types of online games There are various types of online games that a person may wish to conduct in Queensland. These submissions and advice from the expert panel were considered and in 2013 the Queensland Parliament passed 2 phases of a new Bill, the Liquor and Gaming (Red Tape Reduction) and other Legislation Amendment Bill 2013. This has resulted in a range of changes to legislation affecting the liquor and gaming industries in Queensland.

Executive Director for Liquor and Gaming

Mike Sarquis is the Executive Director of the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR), Queensland. Mike is responsible for managing the gaming and liquor regulatory licensing and compliance regimes, and implementing the responsible gambling strategy and harm minimisation programs. He is also responsible for the administration of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, which distributes approximately $54 million each year to worthwhile community projects and initiatives.

In 2018, Mike was awarded Gaming Regulator of the Year for Australasia by the International Masters of Gaming Law.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Business in Accountancy and a Graduate Diploma of Business in Professional Accounting. He is a current member of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Committee, the Responsible Gambling Advisory Committee, and member and former vice president of the International Association of Gaming Regulators.

Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation

Licensing division

Responsible for:

• licensing of persons and organisations under the various gaming, liquor and wine acts
• applications for changes to licence conditions, variations to hours of trading, alterations to the number of gaming machines in clubs/hotels and other ancillary approvals
• assessment and approval of game rules, operator control systems and gambling equipment
• probity investigations into the suitability of major participants in the gaming industry.

Compliance division

Responsible for:

• compliance and technical audits of liquor and gaming operators
• inspections under the various liquor and gaming acts
• complaints, investigations and enforcement actions
• risk assessment of liquor licence applications
• supporting safe night precinct boards to form and become fully operational.

Organisational services

Responsible for:

• financial and information management services
• media, marketing and strategic communications
• information solutions
• asset management
• administrative services
• business systems support
• business intelligence capability.

Office of Regulatory Policy

Policy and legislation

Qld Gambling Legislation Definition

Responsible for:

• Indigenous policy
• development and management of liquor and gambling harm minimisation.

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Further information

Download OLGR's organisational structure.

Qld Gambling Legislation Act