The genuinely state-owned digital wagering brand of Western Australia, uniquely un-privatised among Australian TABs
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Providing online casino games - pokies, roulette, blackjack, online poker - to someone in Australia is prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Licensed SPORTS BETTING is a different matter and remains lawful, which is why this market still shows bookmaker offers: almost every Australian online bookmaker is licensed by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission, and the same Act separately bans online IN-PLAY betting. The two casino offers we previously published here were, by our own recorded conditions, offshore operators with no Australian licence.
Pros
- Genuinely state-owned by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), operating since 1961
- Uniquely the only non-privatised totalisator/retail betting business in Australia
- Backed by established technology partnerships (Kambi Group, BetMakers)
Cons
- No sign-up bonus advertised (a legal requirement across Australia, not a brand-specific limitation)
Our verdict
TABtouch is the genuinely state-owned digital wagering brand of Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), the Western Australian government entity that governs thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in the state and operates the WA TAB, established in 1961. Uniquely among Australian jurisdictions, Western Australia has not privatised its totalisator and retail betting business - unlike Victoria's Tabcorp or other states - making TABtouch a genuinely trustworthy, state-backed operator rather than a commercial bookmaker. It partners with Kambi Group and BetMakers for its wagering technology and platform. No sign-up bonus is advertised, but this reflects Australian state law - inducements to open a betting account are prohibited in most states including WA - rather than any brand-specific shortcoming; this restriction applies equally to every licensed Australian bookmaker. We found no independent complaint pattern comparable to what we've documented for less-regulated offshore brands elsewhere on this site. For Western Australian racing and sports wagering specifically, TABtouch represents a genuinely well-regulated, state-backed option.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)9.5
Genuinely state-owned by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), operating the WA TAB since 1961 - Western Australia is uniquely the only Australian jurisdiction that has not privatised its totalisator/retail betting business.
Sportsbook (36%)7.5
A racing and sports wagering product backed by Kambi Group and BetMakers technology partnerships, per independent industry press.
Customer support (18%)7
As an established state-backed operator with professional technology partnerships (Kambi, BetMakers), support infrastructure is formally established, though not exhaustively documented independently for this specific review.
Bonuses & value (18%)3
No sign-up bonus is advertised, since Australian state laws (including WA's own) prohibit advertising inducements to open a betting account - a legal requirement applying to all licensed AU bookmakers, not a brand-specific shortfall.
Quick facts
| Owner | Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) - a WA state government entity |
| Established | WA TAB since 1961; TABtouch is its digital brand |
| Unique status | Western Australia is the only Australian jurisdiction that has not privatised its totalisator/retail betting business |
| Technology partners | Kambi Group and BetMakers |
| Sign-up bonus | None advertised - required by Australian state law (inducement-advertising ban), not brand-specific |
How we verified this
TABtouch's ownership (Racing and Wagering Western Australia, RWWA), its status as the state government-owned WA TAB brand (established 1961), and Western Australia's unique non-privatised totalisator status are corroborated by Wikipedia's sourced Totalisator Agency Board article and independent racing-industry press (Gaming Intelligence, Kambi's own press release confirming the RWWA partnership). The Australian inducement-advertising ban applicable to all AU bookmakers, including TABtouch, is corroborated by Western Australia's own Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries publication.
Where TABtouch is licensed
TABtouch appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
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About TABtouch
TABtouch is the genuinely state-owned digital wagering brand of Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), operating the WA TAB since 1961 - the only non-privatised totalisator in Australia. Partners with Kambi Group and BetMakers. No sign-up bonus, per Australian law applying to all licensed bookmakers.
TABtouch FAQ
Is TABtouch licensed?
Yes - it is genuinely state-owned by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), operating the WA TAB since 1961.
Is TABtouch safe?
Yes - as a genuinely state-backed operator, uniquely the only non-privatised totalisator in Australia, it is a trustworthy option with no comparable complaint pattern to less-regulated offshore brands.
Does TABtouch have a sign-up bonus?
No - Australian state laws, including WA's own, prohibit advertising inducements to open a betting account, a legal requirement applying to every licensed Australian bookmaker.
Who owns TABtouch?
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA), a Western Australian state government entity.
What makes TABtouch unique among Australian TABs?
Western Australia is the only Australian jurisdiction that has not privatised its totalisator and retail betting business, unlike Victoria's Tabcorp or other states.