Australian Gambling Operators Call for Equal Legislation

Land based gambling operators Down Under, such as Clubs Australia, are demanding that the government introduce equal gambling legislation that would force internet companies to follow the same rules currently imposed on everyone else.

One of the main complaints made by Clubs Australia is that not enough is done to enforce responsible gambling policies by internet wagering sites.

"Standardising gambling laws would mean online operators would be banned from accepting bets placed with a credit card and offering gambling inducements such as $1000 in free bets, and would also be required to have staff trained in responsible gambling," said David Costello, speaking for Clubs Australia.

"If you go to Centrebet website and click on 'Responsible Gambling', you will be redirected to a website in Los Angeles which offers nothing more than an email address."

For information on how to gamble responsibly and for information on dealing with problem gambling visit www.gambleaware.co.uk.

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