Expected changes in regulation of online gambling
1. Reasons for expected changes
Regulation of online gambling in Australia continues to evolve under the pressure of three factors:
2. Potential innovations in legislation
1. Tightening KYC and AML procedures
Mandatory re-verification for regular players.
Extended list of documents, including confirmation of the source of funds.
2. New Ad Restrictions
Ban on advertising at certain hours (similar to limiting sports betting).
Tight control over social media marketing.
3. Enhancing Responsible Play Tools
Automatic notifications of session time and loss amounts.
Expansion of the national BetStop program with integration into each licensed site.
4. Regulation of cryptocurrency payments
Licensed casinos will be required to connect only approved crypto payment gateways.
Mandatory identification in cryptocurrency transactions.
5. Increased control over RTP and game integrity
Requirement to publish the current RTP coefficients for each slot.
Quarterly independent audits from eCOGRA or iTech Labs.
3. Impact on players
Increased security of data and tools.
More transparent playing conditions.
Reducing the number of illegal sites available from Australia.
4. Impact on operators
Rising compliance costs.
The need to modernize payment systems and integrate additional security tools.
Increased competition among licensed casinos and the displacement of gray operators.
5. Result
In the coming years, Australian online gambling may become even more controlled and secure. Increased player protection, transparency of financial transactions and strict auditing of games will create conditions under which regulation will play a key role in building trust in online casinos.
Regulation of online gambling in Australia continues to evolve under the pressure of three factors:
- The growing popularity of online casinos and the number of new players.
- Strengthening international consumer protection trends.
- New technologies, including cryptocurrency and live games, requiring separate legal control.
2. Potential innovations in legislation
1. Tightening KYC and AML procedures
Mandatory re-verification for regular players.
Extended list of documents, including confirmation of the source of funds.
2. New Ad Restrictions
Ban on advertising at certain hours (similar to limiting sports betting).
Tight control over social media marketing.
3. Enhancing Responsible Play Tools
Automatic notifications of session time and loss amounts.
Expansion of the national BetStop program with integration into each licensed site.
4. Regulation of cryptocurrency payments
Licensed casinos will be required to connect only approved crypto payment gateways.
Mandatory identification in cryptocurrency transactions.
5. Increased control over RTP and game integrity
Requirement to publish the current RTP coefficients for each slot.
Quarterly independent audits from eCOGRA or iTech Labs.
3. Impact on players
Increased security of data and tools.
More transparent playing conditions.
Reducing the number of illegal sites available from Australia.
4. Impact on operators
Rising compliance costs.
The need to modernize payment systems and integrate additional security tools.
Increased competition among licensed casinos and the displacement of gray operators.
5. Result
In the coming years, Australian online gambling may become even more controlled and secure. Increased player protection, transparency of financial transactions and strict auditing of games will create conditions under which regulation will play a key role in building trust in online casinos.
