Responsible slot play
We analyze whether Australian laws require mandatory integration of responsible play functions into online slots and what tools are provided.
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Slot legalization initiatives
A review of key initiatives and proposals aimed at the possible legalisation of online slots in Australia and an analysis of their prospects.
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Fines for illegal slots
Details of fines and liability for operators and intermediaries breaching Australia's online slot ban.
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Blocking casino domains
Details about the mechanism for blocking domains of illegal online casinos and slot sites in Australia, and how this measure is applied in practice.
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VPN and slots in Australia
VPN in Australia is itself legal, but online slots are illegal for operators under IGA law. We explain why VPN does not make the game legal, what risks for the player (blocking, confiscation of funds, lack of protection) and what is allowed by law.
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How to check ACMA locks
We show where and how to check the blocking of online casinos and sites with slots in Australia: the official ACMA alphabetical list, fresh news about new blocking, quarterly reports with lists of domains and "reverse verification" of the register of licensed betting operators. Plus - where to complain if the site is not on the list.
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Status of slot applications in Australia
We analyze it point by point: what is legal and what is not for applications with slots in Australia. What IGA says (online casinos/" pokis "are prohibited for operators and in applications too), how the App Store and Google Play look at it (licenses, geo-blocks, bans on IAP), how" social casinos "differ legally (R18 + and without withdrawing money), and how to quickly check the legality of the application.
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Protecting children from slots
We analyze how in Australia they prevent minors from accessing slot games: IGA bans, R18 + age ratings, Apple and Google measures, KYC from operators, parental controls and complaint mechanisms in ACMA.
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Before playing slots in Australia
Briefly and essentially: the legal status of online slots in Australia, IGA bans, the role of the ACMA, licensed alternatives, the risks of illegal sites and key pre-game checks.
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International platforms and slots
We analyze how foreign online casinos, affiliates, app stores and streaming services affect access to slots in Australia: IGA legal restrictions, blocking bypass methods, ACMA position and risks for players.
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Slot court cases in Australia
We analyze key court cases that, at least indirectly, but affect the regulation of online slots in Australia: the Kakavas vs Crown case on duty of care, the decision on Betfair and freedom of trade between states, as well as tangential lawsuits (for example, AUSTRAC v. Ladbrokes/Entain). Impact analysis on enforcement and players.
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Non-payment of winnings: Defence in Australia
We analyze step by step how to act if the operator does not pay the winnings: differences between licensed and illegal services, the powers of the ACMA, the role of state regulators of states and territories, the procedure for filing a complaint and real chances of a refund.
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