Labour Day 2026 office closure: Our office will be closed on Monday 4 May 2026. Read more

If you’ve been affected by the recent cyclone in North Queensland, we’re ready to help. Read more

Queensland Government - Queensland Revenue Office
Queensland Government - Queensland Revenue Office
  • About QRO
  • Land tax
  • Grants
  • Payroll tax
  • Duties
  • Royalty
  • Betting tax
  • Fines
  • SPER
  • Contact us
  • QRO Online help
  • Log in to QRO Online
    • Search
    1. Home
    2. Definitions
    3. Bet

    Bet

    Issued date
    15 July 2025

    Stay up-to-date with our latest news

    Learn more about news from QRO that relates to the areas you’re interested in.

    Subscribe to emails

    A bet includes a wager, a free bet and a lay-off bet.

    Generally, casino games, gaming machines (poker machines), Keno, lottery tickets, bingo, two-up or art unions are not considered bets for the purposes of betting tax.

    Read section 6 of the Betting Tax Act 2018 for more information.