Day: 13 January 2020

Nine More Gambling Websites to Be Blocked by Australian ISPs Following ACMA Order

Mon 13 Jan 2020 10.12 Olivia Cole
Nine More Gambling Websites to Be Blocked by Australian ISPs Following ACMA Order

Today, the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) issued an order to make local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) suspend another nine online gambling sites that it has found illegal. The nine gambling websites that are set to be blocked under the latest order of ACMA are XBet, AU Slots, Roo Casino, Top Bet, Wager Beat, Casino Dingo, GW Casino, Ignition Casino, and Joe Fortune. As revealed by the nation’s communications and media watchdog, over 79 complaints regarding the aforementioned operators’ services had been submitted. The ACMA further explained that the…

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UKGC Expected to Officially Announce Credit Card Use Ban for Gambling Transactions Within Days

Mon 13 Jan 2020 7.34 Daniel Williams
UKGC Expected to Officially Announce Credit Card Use Ban for Gambling Transactions Within Days

The main regulatory body of the British gambling sector is already making preparations to suspend bookmakers from accepting online gambling deposits. The move is part of the latest efforts of the UK government to prevent the exploitation of customers who are vulnerable to the negative effects of gambling-related harm. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is expected to officially unveil the ban on credit card use for gambling as soon as January 13th. As revealed by sources close to the matter, have revealed that such an announcement by the gambling regulator…

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