Is TempleBet licensed in Australia?
TempleBet (McLauchlan, David) is licensed by Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VIC). Licence status: active. Last verified 20 July 2026.
TempleBet is on the Bureau's avoid list
An operator appears on the avoid list only for significant misconduct confirmed by a regulator, court or the operator's own admission — never allegations alone. Read the full criteria and the current avoid list.
- 2026-01-29 — An ACMA investigation found that David Ian McLauchlan, trading as TempleBet Wagering, contravened Part 7B of the Interactive Gambling Act — the BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register rules — including opening a wagering account for a registered individual. The ACMA issued a remedial direction. (ACMA)
Listed operators can respond — entries are reviewed by the Bureau and removed when the matter is resolved.
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Same individual also holds a telephone-only entry.
Licence details
- Regulator
- Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission
- Jurisdiction
- VIC
- Licensee entity
- McLauchlan, David
- Licence type
- Online/interactive bookmaker licence
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- 20 July 2026
- Betting platform
- BetCloud · reported by mybettingsites.com
- Source
- Official register entry
Licensing details can change — always confirm with the regulator named above.
What does TempleBet offer?
How do I complain about TempleBet?
- Complain to the operator first, in writing, through its published complaints or customer support channel — keep a copy and note the date.
- If the operator does not resolve it, escalate to Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, the regulator that licenses TempleBet (regulator register entry).
What are you really gambling with?
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