Online racebooks are currently the only form of online gambling licensed in Western Australia. Land-based racebooks may be authorized to operate online for an additional one-time fee of AUS $265. If operating online only, there is an annual licensing fee of AUS $290 for operations earning under AUS $250,000, an AUS $580 fee for operations earning between AUS $250,000 and AUS $1,000,000, and an AUS $875 fee for operations earning over AUS $1,000,000. There is no renewal or relicensing process, as licenses are granted permanently provided the annual fee is paid.

The Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor provides executive support to a number of committees and administers legislation, in relation to racing in Western Australia. The Gaming and Wagering Commission is established under the Gaming and Wagering Commission Act 1987