Sports Controlling Bodies (SCBs) are the approved sporting organisations for a sports betting event. They oversee betting activities for the sport they control and regulate.
Becoming a SCB facilitates the sharing of information with wagering service providers (WSPs). SCBs enter into agreements called Product Fee and Integrity Agreements (PFIAs). These agreements enable information sharing between the SCB and WSP to protect the integrity of the sport.
It also enables the sport to control types of betting that can occur, allowing an SCB to ban high-risk betting markets.
The financial return in these agreements is intended to fund integrity processes. This promotes confidence in the sport and associated betting activities.
SCB applications
To become an SCB, organisations must show that they:
- can control, organise and manage the event
- have policies to support the integrity of the event
- follow international conventions on integrity in their sport
- have the resources to manage the integrity system
- have clear rules on sharing information with the betting market
- are transparent about event results, appeals and protests
- collaborate with WSPs about suspicious betting and trends.
For organisations interested in becoming an SCB, find information to apply to become a sports controlling body.
Sports controlling bodies from other Australian states and territories can apply to be recognised in Victoria.
SCB regulations
The Gambling Regulation Act 2003(opens in a new window) (the Act) outlines the obligations of an SCB, and the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission's (VGCCC) role in overseeing them. This legal instrument shows the importance of sports betting integrity and ensures SCBs are upholding processes.
The VGCCC's management of SCBs includes:
- monitoring how SCBs follow obligations (in Part 5 of the Act)
- evaluating the SCB to ensure its continued suitability and the adequacy of its integrity measures.
- assessing investigations of incidents and breaches by the SCB
- SCB annual reporting of changes to integrity systems, like:
- training requirements
- changes to personnel
- codes of conduct
- other integrity-related matters.
Reporting for SCBs
SCBs must notify us about:
- Product Fee and Integrity Agreements (PFIA) with WSPs
- changes to integrity policies, rules, and codes of conduct
- changes to integrity expertise or resources
- suspected or actual breach of policies, rules or codes of conduct
- action taken to investigate a suspected or actual breach
- the results of an investigation, and any action taken.
See detailed reporting requirements for SCBs for more information.
Approved sports controlling bodies
Approved SCBs include:
| SCB | Approval Date | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Football League (AFL) | 18/03/2008 | any Australian football event controlled, organised or administered by the AFL. |
| Baseball Australia | 13/02/2024 | any baseball event controlled, organised or administered by Baseball Australia |
| Basketball Australia (BA Limited) | 02/01/2013 | any basketball event controlled, organised or administered by Basketball Australia. |
| Bowls Australia | 09/04/2015 | any bowls event controlled, organised or administered by Bowls Australia. |
| Confederation of Australian Motor Sports (Motorsport Australia) | 23/07/2018 | any motor sport event controlled, organised or administered by the CAMS (trading as Motorsport Australia). |
| Cricket Australia | 22/04/2008 | any cricket event controlled, organised or administered by Cricket Australia. |
| Football Australia | 30/07/2012 | any soccer event controlled, organised or administered by Football Australia Limited. |
| Hockey Australia | 24/12/2019 | any hockey event controlled, organised or administered by Hockey Australia. |
| Motorcycling Australia Limited | 15/09/2021 | any motorcycling event controlled, organised or administered by Motorcycling Australia Limited. |
| National Rugby League (NRL) | 06/05/2008 | any rugby league event controlled, organised or administered by the NRL. |
| Netball Australia | 08/08/2012 | any netball event controlled, organised or administered by Netball Australia. |
| Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA of Australia) | 15/07/2008 | any golf event controlled, organised or administered by the PGA of Australia. |
| Rugby Australia | 16/02/2010 | any rugby union event controlled, organised or administered by Rugby Australia. |
| Tennis Australia | 19/08/2008 | any tennis event controlled, organised or administered by Tennis Australia. |
For more details, read the Victoria Government Gazette.
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