VGCCC
Ensuring Victoria's gambling industry operates with integrity, safety & fairness
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What could you be buying instead?
What could you be buying instead?
Find out if your gambling habits are within healthy limits. Enter your details to get a personalised spending snapshot and risk rating.
Gambling content on social media
Gambling content on social media
Multi bets may seem exciting with higher odds, but the chances of winning are much lower. Betting companies promote them to increase profits, and most multi bets result in losses. To stay safe, set a deposit limit, review your betting statements, and take breaks.
Self-exclusion from gambling
Self-exclusion from gambling
If you're concerned about your gambling, you can exclude yourself from gambling services or venues directly. BetStop, a free government service, lets you block yourself from all licensed online and phone wagering services in Australia. You can choose your exclusion period via the BetStop website.
Hearings, decisions and appeals
Hearings, decisions and appeals
Find information on upcoming VGCCC hearings, including gaming machine applications, disciplinary actions, and casino exclusion appeals. Learn about the hearing process, how to attend, make submissions, and request assistance with access. Stay informed on the latest decisions and find out how to appeal VGCCC rulings.
Your rights when gambling
Your rights when gambling
Multi bets may seem exciting with higher odds, but the chances of winning are much lower. Betting companies promote them to increase profits, and most multi bets result in losses. To stay safe, set a deposit limit, review your betting statements, and take breaks.
How gambling works
How gambling works
Gain a better understanding of gambling with insights into how different games work and the risks involved. Learn about the mechanics behind poker machines, sports betting, casino table games, bingo, and keno, and discover tactics designed to keep you playing. Make informed choices and stay aware of how gambling products are structured to keep you spending.
How to protect yourself from gambling harm
How to protect yourself from gambling harm
Take control of your gambling habits with simple strategies and tools. Set deposit limits, track your spending, use YourPlay at pokies venues, or exclude yourself from gambling services. Learn how these actions, along with regular breaks, can help you manage your gambling and reduce risks. Find support and resources to stay in control and protect your wellbeing.
Reducing harm through setting limits
Reducing harm through setting limits
Take control of your gambling habits with simple strategies and tools. Set deposit limits, track your spending, use YourPlay at pokies venues, or exclude yourself from gambling services. Learn how these actions, along with regular breaks, can help you manage your gambling and reduce risks. Find support and resources to stay in control and protect your wellbeing.
Understanding sports betting
Understanding sports betting
Multi bets may seem exciting with higher odds, but the chances of winning are much lower. Betting companies promote them to increase profits, and most multi bets result in losses. To stay safe, set a deposit limit, review your betting statements, and take breaks.
Tip-offs and complaints
Tip-offs and complaints
If you’re concerned about wrongdoing in the gambling industry, you can submit a formal complaint or an anonymous tip-off. We take all submissions seriously and review them thoroughly. Whether it's illegal gambling, responsible gambling violations, or issues with licensed operators, your information helps us address problems and prevent gambling harm. You can submit complaints or tip-offs by phone or mail, and we’ll guide you if you're unsure about the process. For issues we can’t resolve, we’ll direct you to the appropriate authorities.
Trading hours
Trading hours
Gaming rooms within Victorian venues can only operate between 10 am and 4 am, and in line with hours specified in their liquor licence. Trading restrictions may apply on public holidays such as Good Friday, Christmas Day, and ANZAC Day, which could affect your ability to offer gaming.
Gambling Assessment Tool
Gambling Assessment Tool
Community Attitudes Towards Gambling report
Community Attitudes Towards Gambling report
Approved betting events
Approved betting events
Discover the approved betting events in Victoria, including sports and other events like elections and the Academy Awards. Learn about betting types, including fixed odds and totalisator, and the Commission's authority to ban specific betting contingencies.
Get support
Get support
Find support for gambling harm through a range of services including self-exclusion programs, counselling, and financial advice. Access 24/7 crisis support via Lifeline, BetStop, Gambler’s Help, and Gambling Help Online. Learn how to help yourself or a loved one manage gambling issues and protect against harm.
Your rights when gambling
Your rights when gambling
Multi bets may seem exciting with higher odds, but the chances of winning are much lower. Betting companies promote them to increase profits, and most multi bets result in losses. To stay safe, set a deposit limit, review your betting statements, and take breaks.
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The independent regulator of Victoria’s gambling industry – ensuring integrity, safety and fairness for all.
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