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Stricter controls introduced in online gambling Source: Getty / John Lamb

BetStop is the Albanese government's new tool to help online gambling addicts. It enables individuals to self-exclude from all licensed wagering providers, providing a vital step in reducing gambling-related harm. With enforced identity verification and awareness campaigns, BetStop aims to encourage Australians to gamble responsibly, if at all.


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By Essam Al-Ghalib

Source: SBS News



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BetStop is the Albanese government's new tool to help online gambling addicts. It enables individuals to self-exclude from all licensed wagering providers, providing a vital step in reducing gambling-related harm. With enforced identity verification and awareness campaigns, BetStop aims to encourage Australians to gamble responsibly, if at all.


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