Industry
March 6, 2023
Australian Regulator Self-Exclusion System Failed 48 Problem Gamblers
The recent revelations regarding Australia’s top regional regulator point to entrenched deficiencies in its consumer protection systems. The names of nearly 50 people who asked to be banned from gambling never reached operators due to a long-lasting rules oversight. Rising controversy and advocate outrage significantly degraded the regulator’s reputation and undermined its recent recommendations regarding […]
Industry
February 28, 2023
Australian Regulator Harshly Criticizes New Self-Exclusion Tool
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that in an attempt to tackle problem gambling, a new national self-exclusion register, called BetStop, has been developed to help problem gamblers block themselves from the lure of sports betting. However, despite its AUD 40 million ($26.9 million) price tag, there is no guarantee that it will be an effective […]
Industry
February 28, 2023
New Self-Exclusion Program’s Efficacy in Australia Questioned
The source of the most recent self-doubt comes from the BetStop self-exclusion register which promises residents in the Down Under to actually stay away from their troubled gambling patterns. There is solid backing for the program, too, with some $40 million going down to develop it already. BetStop Does Not Enjoy Everyone’s Trust And as […]
