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In Australia, gambling is quite popular. More than 80% of Australian adults enjoy this type of entertainment (this is the highest figure in the world, an average Australian resident each year spends $1.6 thousand more than residents of other countries). This is one of the first states where, after the 2001 legislation, gambling activities began to be paid attention to.


As in any other civilized country, gambling in Australia is completely legal, but there are fairly strict rules. In fact, Australia has one of the strictest sets of laws and regulations on gambling. The state government has developed sufficiently strict rules and laws to protect the rights of its citizens and replenish the country's budget through taxes from gambling activities.


So, there is an Interactive Gambling Act - an act that regulates gambling activities (2001). The law is aimed at online gambling operators mainly. People's winnings are not taxed, since those are not considered professional activity, but rather recreation, a type of entertainment. The government of the country treats the win not as profit, but as the luck of the player. Having won this time, next time the player will likely lose. Access to online gambling is fully open; besides, companies that are based in Australia can offer their services in other countries.


Gambling license in Australia


An important nuance that should be brought to the attention of those organizations who want to order a gambling license in Australia is the presence of a number of regulators responsible for controlling gambling activities. Each of these regulators has the right to put forward its own requirements for licensing gambling, among which the following are generally accepted:


* Hiring exclusively qualified personnel with sufficient experience in the field of gambling.

* Cooperation with law enforcement agencies.

* Paying attention to AML/CFT policies.

* Compliance with the requirements for confidentiality and protection of personal information of users.

* Ensuring security while making financial transactions.

It is also worth mentioning that, having applied for a gambling license in Australia, you will not have the right to advertise online games.


Popular markets in Australia


The very first legitimate land casino in Australia opened in 1973, and since then poker slot machines have become incredibly attractive to players across the country. They even received the jargon name "pokies," which later spread to other slot machines. The popularity of board games has also increased. Not surprisingly, online poker has also become popular, along with other "traditional" casino games, such as online blackjack and online roulette.


Australians use the services of online providers to legally place bets on various sporting events, including racing, rugby (National Rugby League), football, and, of course, cricket. Few foreigners know about it, but the Australian Football League is extremely popular throughout the country. In some southern states, it even overtakes cricket and the Rugby League. Australian football attracts more spectators annually than any other sport in the country, so it's no surprise that betting on football matches is a popular pastime for many Australians. Nowadays, there are many new online casinos Australia, offering diverse games, adventure spirit, and, of course, big winnings. No wonder people into gambling are glad to enjoy those. They are attracted by the high possibilities of winning. Thankfully, gambling in Australia is legal, so any person can enjoy it without being afraid of the law.

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