Australia's National Self-Exclusion Register BetStop Goes Live

[MissExposé]

Australia's government has launched the BetStop national self-exclusion registry as a measure to combat problem gambling. This registry enables players to opt-out of gambling for a period ranging from three months to a lifetime, encompassing licensed online and telephone-based betting services. Administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), BetStop signifies the conclusion of the National Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering, underscoring the government's dedication to reducing gambling-related harm. Alongside the implementation of mandatory customer pre-verification and additional strategies, this initiative showcases Australia's comprehensive approach to tackling problem gambling and encouraging responsible gaming.

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Australia launches national self-exclusion register BetStop

The Australian government has today (21 August) announced the launch of the country’s new national self-exclusion register, BetStop.

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[AussieDave]

What they need is a national database to stop problem gambling in pubs, casinos, clubs and alike. Right now AFAIK, one can exclude themselves from a venue BUT can, if they feel the pinch later; week; month; 6 months etc, they just walk to another pub/hotel/club and game on.

And how many folks are gambling online at offshore venues.

Time the Gov., realised they can't STOP progress and it would be far better to regulate/license online casinos, than to ban them. That's if protecting Aussie problem gamblers is the true objective!

 

[Conft]

Inb4 "non betstop casinos" snakes setup sites.