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Australian gambling has a long history, going back to colonial days. However, the county’s first legal casino did not open until 1973 in Tasmania. Since then, above-board gambling has proliferated, with lotteries, casinos, pokies, and punting on sports. More recently, online wagering providers have received licenses to take bets virtually.… Read more »

Gambling is a popular pastime in Australia, with punters losing more on average than any other country in the world. But Australian gamblers are lucky, as their occasional winnings are free from tax. However, professional gamblers must pay tax on their winnings. Australian courts have struggled with defining who is… Read more »

Gambling advertising is heavily regulated in Australia through a combination of federal and state/territory policies as well as targeted rules for wagering. The laws surrounding live broadcasts of sporting events are especially aimed at reducing problem gambling. Overlapping Regulations for Advertising of Gambling All advertising in Australia is subject to… Read more »

A national study by Gambling Research Australia found that online gambling is gaining significant popularity. This increase in online wagering’s prevalence contrasts with a slight decline in the total percentage of Australians who gamble. Online Gambling in Australia Up, Research Shows The Second National Study of Interactive Gambling in Australia… Read more »

Consumer Protection Measures for Australian Online Gambling With an aim towards protecting Australians engaged in online gambling, the national Department of Social Services (DSS) designed the National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering (NCPF). Within the NCPF are ten direct consumer measures to increase in player protection online gambling industry.… Read more »

Understanding the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 Australia’s primary online gambling regulation is the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). This law has been updated and added onto through the years as conditions have evolved. The IGA is intended to cover all modes of online gaming, whether a website accessed through a… Read more »