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ARTICLE · 21 JUNE 2012

DBCDE Inquiry into Interactive Gambling Act – Interim Report – What Does it Mean for Wagering Operators in Australia?

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While some recommendations include the liberalisation of in-play betting, others may increase the regulatory burdens.

AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Jamie Nettleton
Jamie Nettleton

Introduction

The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE or Department) released its interim report in respect of its inquiry into the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) (IGA) on 29 May 2012 (Interim Report).

The Interim Report includes recommendations that, if adopted, will alter significantly the landscape for wagering operators licensed in Australia1. Whilst these recommendations include the liberalisation of in-play betting (and the possible expansion of their activities to include online tournament poker), other recommendations, if implemented fully, are likely to result in wagering operators having increased regulatory burdens, particularly in respect of the harm minimisation measures that operators will be required to adopt.

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