In 2019, changes were made to introduce a
National Self Exclusion Register called BetStop which enables players to self-exclude from all
and wagering operators (race and sports betting) are permitted to offer their products via the internet. Prohibited online products include casino gaming and online EGM gaming with real money.
Some 65 per cent of online gambling providers in Australia are bookmakers, following by wagering 28 per cent, lottery six per cent and betting exchange one per cent.
Retail wagering licensees, corporate bookmakers, on-course bookmakers and other licensed betting operators can offer online betting whilst it is illegal to offer certain online services in Australia including:
l Online casinos, poker and slots. l Online instant lotteries ie: scratchies. l In-play sports betting on live sports events.
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Sport betting service without an Australian licence.
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licensed interactive wagering services for three months minimum up to a lifetime. It also enables operators to find out if their customers are registered with BetStop.
l Betting on the outcome of a lottery.
Te Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) which monitors compliance of the online gambling laws in Australia provides a list of licensed TABs, corporate bookmakers and betting exchanges which are licensed for online betting and also a list of licensed on- course bookmakers providing online betting.
In 2019, changes were made to introduce a National Self Exclusion Register called BetStop which enables players to self-exclude from all licensed interactive wagering services for three months minimum up to a lifetime. It also enables operators to find out if their customers are registered with BetStop.
Due to delays with Covid the register isn’t yet up and running. However, it will be an improvement on the current disjointed approach which requires people that want to self-exclude to contact multiple operators. Te new system is a ‘one stop shop’ service covering all betting operators.
It will prevent operators from offering any service such as promotions or advertising and prevent players from placing a bet or opening a new account. Licensees face large penalties for any breach. In June 2021 ACMA announced it had partnered with Big Village (formerly known as Engine Australia) to set up the register. Engine previously developed the UK’s GAMSTOP system.
Meanwhile there is an ongoing battle to liberalise online poker in Australia by several lobby groups and businesses on the basis it is a game of skill.
Despite the fact poker is permissible to those holding a licence from the ACMA, licences for
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