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A law from 2018 is finally coming to life in Australia. Gambling operators will now have to send their customers monthly statements of their activity so they can see how much they spend on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

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An aerial view of Sydney, Australia. The country is introducing new responsible gaming initiatives for the online sector. (Image: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Across Australia, new regulations<\/a> are arriving to combat problem gambling. The introduction of consumer protection rules is part of that plan, with the new controls beginning on July 31.<\/p>\n

Online gaming operators will need to send regular statements to their users as of that date. The guidance is part of the country\u2019s Consumer Protection Framework for Online Wagering, which lawmakers approved four years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The monthly statements will show users how much they wagered, won and or lost. The number of bets users placed in the month will be included and a graph showing their gambling activity in the prior six-month period.<\/p>\n

In addition, the information must contain links to all transactions so users can verify them online. As part of Australia\u2019s responsible gambling initiatives, the statements will also have to contain details on available responsible gambling programs and resources.<\/p>\n

Implementation, Self-Exclusion Coming Soon<\/h2>\n

Operators will be responsible for ensuring that all of their customers receive the statements, which they will deliver via email. The only exceptions will be those accounts that have not had any activity in the previous 12 months.<\/p>\n

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Also coming at the end of the month will be the country\u2019s national self-exclusion registry. Joining it will be required responsible gambling training for operators\u2019 employees. Users must also be able to set deposit limits during the signup process when creating an online account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Research that the government has conducted shows positive results with the initiatives. Studies have shown that activity statements help reduce excessive spending,<\/p>\n

Online Wagering Continues Popularity<\/h2>\n

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently conducted a study that showed around 11% of the population placed an online wager sometime during the first half of last year.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a small percentage and doesn\u2019t indicate much of an issue. However, the ACMA added that Australians lose around AU$1,276 (US$887) a year through gambling.<\/p>\n

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That still doesn\u2019t indicate there\u2019s a problem. On average, more people spend much more than that on other forms of entertainment, including going to the theater or eating out. Many will spend at least that much in just three or six months. Unfortunately, the ACMA didn\u2019t indicate if its figures reflect an average based on the entire population or just the 11%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Several studies have already revealed that Australia doesn\u2019t have a large problem gambling sector, and that\u2019s without the inclusion of a myriad of controls. For example, one study<\/a> showed that less than 1% – or around 56,000 of the population \u2013 would fall into a high-risk category. Only another 1.4% to 2.1% are at moderate risk.<\/p>\n

Still, the introduction of a monthly statement is a logical choice. It benefits gamblers and bettors without an overwhelming sense of government control. Most bettors who place wagers for the entertainment value are likely to ignore the effort after they get over the initial curiosity factor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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