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AustraliaAustralia's online gambling policies are dictated by the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) of 2001. The Act prohibits an operator from offering online casino gaming and poker to people located in Australia. It is also illegal to advertise online casino and poker services in Australia. Online lotteries and the sale of lottery tickets over the Internet, as well as sports wagering and race wagering, are viewed as extensions of land-based offerings and are licensed and regulated by the individual states and territories of Australia. Wagering on a sport, race, or other event after it has already begun is not permitted, nor are keno-style games, scratch tickets, or instant lotteries. Most Australian states and territories have licensing regimes for sports wagering and lotteries, but many of them permit only the state-authorized totalizator to offer sports betting. Tasmania licenses peer-to-peer betting exchanges. Talks in 2010 about implementing a censorship plan in Australia would affect whether Australian residents would have access to online gambling sites not licensed in the country. In October 2009, an independent advisory body on gambling policy recommended that Australia lift its eight-year-old ban on online gambling. The Productivity Commission recommended that the government repeal the 2001 IGA to allow operators to offer poker and casino products to residents. The repeal was rejected because no evidence supported the argument that the benefits of liberalizing online gaming outweighed the risks of an increase in problem gambling. Another attempt to regulate online gambling was underway in early 2011 with researchers at Southern Cross University in New South Wales conducting a survey with the objective of understanding gambling behavior in Australia. In early 2012, an interim report was released with proposals to liberalize the online gaming laws to include access to legal online poker tournaments and live in-play sports betting, which is currently legal via phone or in person. The liberalization would assist with protecting players who are already spending up to $1 billion a year with offshore illegal sites. The proposals include self-exclusion from gaming sites, pre-commitment, and easy accessible data as to how much a player is spending. It was recommended that a trial of online poker be implemented with licenses being issued to operators with the condition that online casino-style games are not offered as they would remain illegal. Micro-bets would be banned online and states would be encouraged to ban them as well at physical betting locations. Other proposals include linking online gaming laws and match-fixing laws; federal police action against online sites offering illegal games, including placing directors on a migration alert list; appointing the Australian Communications and Media Authority to oversee online gambling and civil penalties; holding company directors liable for running banned gambling services; and requiring ISPs to issue warnings when players click onto illegal sites. As of December 2012, no action has been taken by the government to implement any of the proposals. All 12 Australia sites support English. edit your preferences Australia Jurisdiction News
Negreanu wins WSOP APAC Main Event, fifth bracelet
Poker superstar Daniel Negreanu won his fifth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and more than $1 million at the inaugural WSOP Asia Pacific Main Event on Tuesday. The bracelet is Negreanu's first since 2008 and moves him into a tie for 12th on the all-time bracelet list. Aussies spending more on online gambling A recent survey showed Australians have increased their online gambling spend and decreased land based gambling spend. Sportingbet triumphs in Australian market Australian market strong for Sportingbet, now accounts for 70 percent of revenue. Australia New Zealand Poker Tour 2012 roundup from Gaming Club The region’s only national poker tour, the ANZPT launched in February 2009, attracting more than 1,300 players. Reputation of online poker machines at risk, reports Online Casino Australia Gambling addictions threaten to tarnish the reputation of quality online casinos. Australia: Report supports legalizing online gaming Interim report that reviewed current illegal status of online gaming in Australia recommended liberalising the law and concurrently implementing harm-reduction strategies. WSOP announces partnership with Crown for Australian poker series in 2013 World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC) will take place April 4-15, 2013, at Crown Melbourne and feature five WSOP gold bracelet events. Unibet´s acquisition of Betchoice finalised Unibet's acquisition of Australian company Betchoice has been finalised today. Footballer confesses his gambling loss Former soccer player admits he once lost $448,087 in a single bet on a cricket match. Australia: Prime Minister admits pokie reform lacks support Talks over pokie reform are ongoing, but Prime Minister admits that Andrew Wilkie's proposal may not have sufficient support in parliament. Australia: Greens say gambling addiction is a public health issue Greens propose gambling addiction be treated with medication Naltrexone as part of their harm reduction policy. Australia: Opposition ponder ban on broadcasting odds during sports events Opposition leader proposes a ban on broadcasting live odds during sporting events. Australia to crack down on illegal online poker Clampdown on illegal online poker urged in Australia, by Australian Crime Commission. Australia: Sport wants match-fixing law After Pakistan cricket scandal, Australian sports body calls for national legislation to tackle match-fixing and sport related corruption. Clubs Australia object to inaccurate figure touted in pokie debate Debate heats up as Clubs Australia attack politicians inaccurate figures. ICC probe Australian bookie TAB ICC to investigate odds offered on Brisbane cricket match by TAB. Australia: Govt sets up advisory group on pokie machine curbs Government drive to reduce problem gambling includes establishing advisory group. Australia responds to Pakistan betting scandal Fallout from Pakistan cricket scandal continues, as Australian gaming ministers to review whether it is necessary to ban bets on Pakistan's cricket matches. Australia: Gambling online to be easier bet Changes to online gambling regulation may be on the way in Australia if recommendations in a recent report are embraced. Australia: Criticism for Pokies review response Australian government under criticism for response to pokies review. Study says problem gambling likely in the genes Study finds that like previous research on men, genetics may also play a role in gambling addiction for women. Anger as Shane Warne tells Twitter followers about free poker cash offer Former Australian cricketer criticized for tweeting poker offer. 'World Poker Travel Guide,' 'Las Vegas Your Way' fine timesavers Where in the world to play poker and what else to do when you get there are what these two recent books are all about. Reading them will answer your many questions and also save you time and money. Online gambling needs controls: Betfair Safeguards to prevent problem gambling needed if online companies are to enter Australia. Australia player in match-fixing revelation on eve of final Test International news brief: Australian cricket player reported an approach from a man believed to have links with an underground gambling network. French regulations offer new opportunities Earn United Affiliate Program Director Ryan King said at CAC Amsterdam that regulations in the French market is a "solid step forward."
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