The bill itself also describes harsh penalties for Australia-licensed operators who do not enforce the ban. This was already true for Australia's land-based casinos, so the new law is not exactly surprising. It was passed by the House of Representatives in November and finally approved by the Senate on December 6, 2023.Įssentially, Australian players will no longer be able to gamble on credit. The bill was first introduced in September 2023 with the intention of limiting all credit-related products.
The Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill of 2023 The law is set to come into effect sometime during 2024, completely prohibiting the use of credit cards for gambling of any form.
In early December 2023, the Australian Senate approved a bill prohibiting the use of credit cards on online gambling sites.
