- Published:
- Thursday 27 March 2025 at 10:28 am
A new form is now available for wagering service providers (WSPs) to apply for a Commission determination when they are unable to reach a product fee and integrity agreement (PFIA) with sports controlling bodies (SCBs).
This is in accordance with section 4.5.26 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (the Act).
A WSP cannot offer betting markets without a PFIA in place with the relevant SCB or a written determination from the VGCCC.
Applying for a determination is not a replacement for a PFIA. Any WSP that offers betting markets without a PFIA in place will be in breach of the Act and may face penalties.
What happens when you lodge a form
You must lodge a completed form for the VGCCC to begin an assessment. Incomplete forms, or forms with not enough information, will be returned for you to resubmit.
After receiving the completed form, the VGCCC will:
- seek information from the relevant SCB
- assess the information provided
- decide if the SCB has failed or refused to enter an agreement.
The Commission may apply a cost for the investigation based on how complex or complete the information provided is. If a cost is required, the WSP will be notified and must agree to continue with the determination process.
The Commission will only make a determination if the SCB has unreasonably refused or failed to enter into an agreement with a WSP. They will consider whether both parties have made a reasonable effort to negotiate, and no reasonable resolution is in sight. If the Commission agrees that an SCB has been unreasonable, they will issue a compulsory determination.
All requests for a determination, or questions relating to the process should be sent to: scbnotifications@vgccc.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window).
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