Approval for Sports Controlling Body
Any organisation can apply for approval to be a sports controlling body (SCB) for a sports betting event. They'll need to meet the legislative requirements in Section 4.5.14 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003(opens in a new window) (the Act).
SCBs approved in other states can apply to be recognised in Victoria.
For a copy of this form please email [email protected].
Approved SCBs
Approval of a Sports Controlling Body allows an SCB to enter into agreements with sports betting providers. This agreement permits a sports betting provider to offer wagering markets on events controlled by the SCB.
The agreement must:
- enable information sharing to ensure integrity in the sport and sports betting markets
- state if a fee is payable by the sports betting provider to the SCB
- specify the amount of the fee or how it should be calculated.
Nomination of an authorised officer (to complete application form)
In order to complete the application, you must nominate an authorised officer. The authorised officer is then responsible for:
- completing the application form
- the certification of all the information provided.
The authorised officer is typically the:
- Chairman of the Board of Directors or Committee of Management
- Managing Director
- Chief Executive Officer
- Public Officer
- Club or Company Secretary
- Social Club President.
Notification of change requirements
While your application is in progress
Between submitting the application and a decision being made about an SCB, you must notify us in writing of any changes to:
- the information submitted
- documents submitted with your application.
Failure to do so may result in the application being refused, or an approval being cancelled.
Following an approval
The SCB has an ongoing responsibility to:
- notify us of changes in its situation
- inform us of all agreements with sports betting providers
- inform us of any changes after approval.
*Note: When a material (significant) change occurs, you must give the VGCCC written notice within 14 days.
If we're not notified of material changes, we may take enforcement action.
False or misleading information
It's an offence to be false or misleading about significant information. It may result in:
- the non-approval of your application
- a fine of up to 60 penalty units.
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