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AUS lower house approves Credit Card gambling ban

SBC News AUS lower house approves Credit Card gambling ban

Australia is edging closer to introducing a ban on credit card wagering for online gambling services, following the House of Representatives’ approval of ‘The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill (2023).’ Submitted to the lower house in September, the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2023 aims to ban the use of credit cards, credit-related products, and digital currencies for online wagering. The Bill …

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New legislation keeps Victoria’s foot on the pedal of Australian betting reform

SBC News New legislation keeps Victoria's foot on the pedal of Australian betting reform

The state of Victoria is on track to introduce some of Australia’s most extensive player protection laws under a new legislation proposed by the government, the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023. Drafted and sent to parliament by state Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Melissa Horne, of the governing Labor Party, the Bill proposes new measures for both sports …

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Australian government sets sights on credit card betting ban

Australian government sets sights on credit card betting ban

The Australian government’s hands-on approach to betting regulation continued this week as the Anthony Albanese administration introduced new legislation to parliament. Payments are under the spotlight in the government’s latest betting crackdown, specifically credit card transactions and the use of digital currencies – it can be assumed the government is targeting crypto under this definition – for online betting. To …

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