Category: Gambling

We take a look at the best new Horse Betting Sites in Australia in December 2023. This year we have seen a huge increase in online betting sites in Australia so the choice for punters has never been better. Best Horse Betting Sites in Australia SwiftBet: Established in mid-2022, SwiftBet has swiftly become a significant...

From city life to the great outdoors, there’s an app for practically everything these days. Government services are getting smarter, social media is keeping everyone connected, and there’s a whole new wave of gaming and online shopping. It’s an exciting time in the world of apps down under. So, let’s explore what’s big in Australia’s...

Image: Shutterstock The Senate of Australia has prohibited using credit cards to fund online gambling accounts following the approval of the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2023 (Credit and Other Measures). Introduced in September and approved by the House of Representatives last month, the bill was signed into federal law by the Senate, being brought into...

The Australian Federal Parliament has passed new legislation prohibiting the use of credit cards to fund online betting. The measure, supported by Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) and its members, aims to protect consumers and their families by facilitating control over gambling behavior. Kai Cantwell RWA CEO Kai Cantwell emphasized that the ban complements the safer...

Australia’s ban on gambling using credit cards and cryptocurrency will come into force next year after lawmakers voted on Wednesday in favour of the proposal. The amendment to the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 will bring online wagering into line with land-based gambling regulations and bans the use of credit cards, credit-related products and digital currency...

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Is there anything more Christmassy than BTG’s Christmas Catch? The countdown to Christmas has begun, which can mean only one thing: a new festive game from Big Time Gaming. Christmas Catch is high on volatility, even higher on tinsel, and comes stuffed with more goodies than Santa’s sack. This seasonal...

New laws banning the use of credit cards for online gambling are set to be rolled out nationwide following the passing of the Federal Government’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001 Bill yesterday evening. The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed this milestone saying the new laws will make it illegal for an online gambling company to...

Australians will soon not be able to use credit cards, credit-related products and digital currency to gamble online, as a result of the Albanese Government’s new laws designed to minimise gambling harm which passed the Parliament last night. This legislation to amend the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 will bring online wagering into line with land‑based...

Online gambling has increased over the years, with many new online casino sites popping into your Google search for new casino sites to register and play.  When one casino is established, another flourishes, making the player’s choice a difficult one. The Australian gambling market has also been enhancing, with Australian gambling sites competing in offering...

Posted on: December 6, 2023, 07:43h.  Last updated on: December 6, 2023, 07:43h. In a move the Australian gaming industry has been watching come closer for the better part of the year, online operators will soon have to stop accepting credit cards and digital currencies. The country’s Senate has given its approval to a bill...

The Australia Senate has approved legislation to prohibit the use of credit cards for online gambling in the country, with a near-blanket ban set to come into effect within six months. The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023 was introduced in September. This legislation seeks to ban credit cards and other credit-related products, as well...