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AU: Credit cards, crypto banned for online gambling
From southcoastregister.com.au
Australians are now banned from making online bets with credit cards and digital currencies as the government tries to stop them from gambling away money they do not have. Credit cards linked to digital wallets, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and any other new forms of credit are included in the ban. It brings rules for online betting into line with land-based gambling regulations, however, there are no changes to paying for online lotteries, which still allow credit card payments. Responsible Wagering Australia chief executive Kai Cantwell urged the government to extend this ban to these exempt forms of gambling. ... (full story)