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Gaming and wagering tax

We're responsible for administering, collecting and managing debts of gaming and wagering tax payable in NSW, on behalf of Liquor and Gaming NSW.

The taxes applied to gaming and wagering in NSW are based on:

  • what kind of gambling is being offered
  • who's providing the gambling services.

Gambling tax rates

TypeDescriptionTax applied
TotalizatorA system that allows people to bet on outcomes and distributes betting revenue to the winning bets. Percentage of player losses – ie bets placed less payouts.
Fixed oddsAn operator agrees to pay specified amounts against specified events.Rates vary. 
Public lotteryA game of chance including a game such as lotteries, keno and soccer football pool.Rates vary.
Point of consumptionPayable on all bets made by customers who are located in NSW.10 per cent of the net NSW wagering revenue that exceeds the financial year threshold

Legislation

Gambling taxes are regulated under the following legislation.

  • Betting Tax Act 2001 No 43
  • Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Act No 69
  • Betting and Racing Act 1998 No 114
  • Public Lotteries Act 1996 No 86
  • Totalizator Act 1997 No 45
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