
Credit Card Ban introduced in Australia
Australia is taking a significant step towards curbing gambling-related issues by moving forward with a ban on the use of credit cards for gambling purposes. This move follows a global trend where credit cards have fallen out of favor in the gambling industry, and Australia is now joining the ranks of governments considering their complete removal as a payment option within the sector.
Despite the nation's ever-growing enthusiasm for gambling, with consumers collectively spending AU$25 billion on legal gambling products alone, the federal government is seriously contemplating the eradication of credit card usage in online gambling. To enforce this, companies found in violation, continuing to offer credit card payments for online gambling, may face substantial penalties, as outlined in a proposed bill currently under parliamentary discussion. These penalties could amount to up to AU$234,750.
Minister Michelle Rowland has emphasized the importance of preventing individuals from gambling with money they do not possess. She has called upon her colleagues to act in the best interests of citizens, aiming to provide further protection for consumers against the adverse effects of gambling.
This latest crackdown on gambling coincides with a recent report linking close to 200 suicides to gambling addiction over an eight-year period. However, it's worth noting that this proposal is not entirely ground-breaking, as Australia already prohibits the use of credit cards for land-based gambling establishments. The focus has now shifted to online gambling, which is catching up with these regulations.
The decision to ban credit cards for gambling purposes has proven to be an effective and consumer-oriented measure that many countries around the world have adopted. The United Kingdom, for instance, implemented such a ban several years ago, initially as a private banking initiative and later on a government level.
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Australia is also committed to enhancing consumer protection measures. The country has introduced a national self-exclusion register called BetStop, allowing individuals to enroll and exclude themselves from gambling activities nationwide, thereby preventing harm. Moreover, Australia has taken substantial steps to prevent illegal websites from targeting local consumers, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority issuing numerous blocking orders against rogue operators in recent years.
The credit card ban represents the latest in a series of similar measures aimed at safeguarding consumers in Australia, ensuring that the government fulfills its responsibilities in protecting vulnerable individuals from the negative consequences of excessive gambling.





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