VPNs are known for helping poker players try to circumvent geo-location restrictions. They also violate many reputable poker sites\u2019 Terms of Service.<\/p>\n
This week, however, Leyonhjelm presented a more measured tone, as he called for establishment of a new regulatory body similar to the UK Gambling Commission, which he said has a good understanding of the risks and benefits associated with online gambling.<\/p>\n
\u201cAustralian online poker players deserve to have a safe, regulated environment in which to enjoy their pastime and not be forced into using offshore sites,\u201d he said. \u201cI will make sure this matter maintains momentum.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
While such a commitment may present something of a lifeline to online poker players, it will be another month or more before there\u2019s any indication of how long it might take to set up a new regulatory regime, let alone get Australia\u2019s poker players back online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Online poker became illegal in Australia on Wednesday, as the country\u2019s Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill became a fully enforceable law. But a new proposal floated this week is offering aggrieved online poker players fresh hope for a fix. Communications Minister Mitch Fifield said on Tuesday that the government is \u201cfavorably disposed\u201d to the idea of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":58602,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,19,13,61],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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