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Fact sheet - Online Gambling

Online gambling in Australia has grown with consumers moving away from traditional gambling products to betting online using smartphones, tablets and other digital devices. Australia has one of the highest global rates of Internet and smartphone usage, paired with a long-standing cultural acceptance of gambling. These factors underscore the need for a strong and enforceable regulatory framework that protects Australians, including from illegal offshore gambling operators.