More Aussies saying no to online gambling
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An increasing number of Australians are choosing to opt out of online gambling, with a particular group in the lead.
In just six months since the start of the remarkable action to register for self-exclusion, thousands of Australians have permanently barred themselves from online betting.
Since August, more than 18,000 Australians have signed up to BetStop, majority of whom are aged over 40.
Among those who signed up, around 16,000 are still active. Over a third of the registrants chose to self-exclude themselves from online betting permanently. Around 1400 listed participants terminated their exclusion period as required.
A key component of the gambling regulations implemented by the Albanese government, BetStop provides Australians who decide to abstain from online betting with the option to self-exclude for a period ranging from a minimum of three months to perpetuity.
The register covers all licensed online- and telephone-based betting companies banning providers from opening an account, accepting bets from, or sending marketing content to all who signed.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth noted that it was ‘great to see’ the people’s reception of BetStop.
‘It is complemented by mandatory pre-verification that helps to ensure people aren’t finding workarounds to bet if they have opted to exclude themselves from online wagering,’ she shared.
‘We know there’s still more to do and we’ll keep working closely with states and territories to create a safer environment for Australians at risk of gambling harm.’
‘Thousands of Australians and their families are clearly benefiting from the register,’ stated Acting Communications Minister Mark Dreyfus.
‘It’s changing lives for the better,’ he said.
‘If you think BetStop could benefit you or someone you care about, I encourage you to… learn more and sign up.’
A recent update showed that over the past six months, the registry has been evaluated over eight billion times to ensure that anyone who banned themselves from online betting did not engage at any sites.
This pivotal moment is aligned with a parliamentary investigation into online gambling to guide more policy changes, such as a possible ban on gambling advertisements within three years.
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In just six months since the start of the remarkable action to register for self-exclusion, thousands of Australians have permanently barred themselves from online betting.
Since August, more than 18,000 Australians have signed up to BetStop, majority of whom are aged over 40.
Among those who signed up, around 16,000 are still active. Over a third of the registrants chose to self-exclude themselves from online betting permanently. Around 1400 listed participants terminated their exclusion period as required.
Self-exclusion from online gambling is a big step that benefits many people. Image Credit:/Unsplash/Aidan Howe
A key component of the gambling regulations implemented by the Albanese government, BetStop provides Australians who decide to abstain from online betting with the option to self-exclude for a period ranging from a minimum of three months to perpetuity.
The register covers all licensed online- and telephone-based betting companies banning providers from opening an account, accepting bets from, or sending marketing content to all who signed.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth noted that it was ‘great to see’ the people’s reception of BetStop.
‘It is complemented by mandatory pre-verification that helps to ensure people aren’t finding workarounds to bet if they have opted to exclude themselves from online wagering,’ she shared.
‘We know there’s still more to do and we’ll keep working closely with states and territories to create a safer environment for Australians at risk of gambling harm.’
The number of people who signed up to BetStop showed a positive result to the initiative. Image Credit: Unsplash/Erik Mclean
‘Thousands of Australians and their families are clearly benefiting from the register,’ stated Acting Communications Minister Mark Dreyfus.
‘It’s changing lives for the better,’ he said.
‘If you think BetStop could benefit you or someone you care about, I encourage you to… learn more and sign up.’
A recent update showed that over the past six months, the registry has been evaluated over eight billion times to ensure that anyone who banned themselves from online betting did not engage at any sites.
This pivotal moment is aligned with a parliamentary investigation into online gambling to guide more policy changes, such as a possible ban on gambling advertisements within three years.
What are your thoughts about this? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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