The Australian government will launch a national self-exclusion register to help people break away from gambling addiction following an alarming report on online gambling risk in the country.
From Aug. 21, Australians can access BetStop, a free service that allows people to voluntarily exclude themselves from all licensed online betting companies nationwide.
The exclusion period can range from a minimum of three months to a lifetime.
When BetStop commences operation, all 150 licensed Australian online betting companies will be prohibited from opening accounts for, accepting bets from or sending marketing materials to self-excluded individuals.
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland touted the new register as a “game-changer,” saying it would support other gambling reform policies introduced by the government….