Online Gambling in Australia Faces New Crypto and Credit Card Restrictions

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June 12, 2024

Australia is prohibiting the use of credit cards and cryptocurrencies for online gambling, a major move to safeguard its citizens from financial harm. In fact, on June 11, the government had already enacted these new restrictions, which carry significant fines for noncompliance. The new regulations impose fines of up to 234,750 Australian dollars, or around $155,000, on any betting operator that permits customers to gamble online using credit cards or digital currencies. That encompasses credit cards that are connected to electronic wallets, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, and other credit products that have only recently emerged. These newly adopted online betting… Read More

Twitch Users Blow the Whistle on Illegal Casino Operators

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December 11, 2018

Twitch needs no introduction especially if you are familiar with the world of video games and esports where the streaming service is king. However, as the streaming platform continues to grow, some users have been using it for activities that are rather controversial – that is, a few users now use the service to stream content of themselves and others playing online casino games like poker and slots. This has been said to be a very risky thing, especially for the casino operators. Why Twitch? The streaming service has been around since 2011 but it was not until 2014 when… Read More