About gambling and racing in the NT
Any activity in the Northern Territory (NT) which involves wagering or gambling is governed by laws, regulations and licences.
This includes:
- casinos
- thoroughbred horse racing
- greyhound racing
- pokie machines in clubs and pubs
- community gaming such as bingo and raffles
- trade and community lotteries
- online gaming
- online wagering and bookmaking
- totalisator betting.
There are also codes of practice aimed at minimising potential harm to individuals and the community from problem gambling.
Read more about the codes of practice for responsible gambling in the NT.
Read more about gambling industry licences.
NT totalisator
All on-course and on-premises wagering in the NT operates under a single totalisator licence.
Read more about the NT totalisator, how it operates and the laws and regulations that control it.
Horse and greyhound racing
Thoroughbred and greyhound racing make up the racing sector in the NT.
Read more about thoroughbred racing.
Horse racing
Thoroughbred Racing NT is the race control body for thoroughbred racing in the NT.
Races are held at Fannie Bay racecourse in Darwin, Pioneer Park racecourse in Alice Springs and country tracks at Adelaide River, Katherine and Tennant Creek.
About 70 meetings are held in Darwin and Alice Springs each year. There is usually one meeting a year at the country tracks.
Greyhound racing
The Racing and Wagering Commission is the race control body for greyhound racing in the NT.
The only greyhound racing track is at Winnellie Park in Darwin. Meetings are held every Sunday and every second Wednesday.
UBET NT facilities are available at the major thoroughbred race tracks and the greyhound race track.
Gambling laws
The following laws, regulations and standards apply to gambling and betting in the NT.
NT gaming laws and regulations
The Gaming Control Act and the Gaming Machine Act, along with associated regulations, govern all gaming in the NT.
The following legislation covers gaming laws and regulations:
NT racing and betting laws and regulations
All racing and betting in the NT is governed by the laws and regulations listed below:
Australian laws
Financial Transaction Records Act
Australian / New Zealand standards for gaming machines
Gaming Machine National Standards - for a copy of the latest version contact Licensing NT.
NT Gaming Equipment Approval Process & Appendix to the Australian / New Zealand Gaming Machine National Standards PDF (805.6 KB)
NT Gaming Equipment Approval Process & Appendix to the Australian / New Zealand Gaming Machine National Standards DOCX (684.8 KB)
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