What's the current status of legal gambling apps in Australia?

[11tomosimmers]

yeah it's a total patchwork, i just stick to one app that i know works in my state and don't bother trying others, less headache that way

 

[hotrodsteve88]

Does anyone know if the rules changed recently for pokies apps?

from what i've read, the crackdown was mainly on unlicensed offshore operators. the big licensed apps still have pokies, they just have more pop-ups about limits and time spent now. not really a rule change, just more friction.

 

[mrraspberryjam]

i agree with sticking to the big names, the sign-up bonuses on the sketchy ones are tempting but i've seen too many complaints about withdrawal issues, not worth the risk

 

[gokul_r_k_s]

it's confusing for sure, i tried to find a clear list of legal gambling apps for my area and even the government sites were hard to navigate, ended up just asking at the local pub

 

[ozymamdias]

all the verification does make me think twice before placing a bet, which is probably the goal, i use the apps way less now than i used to, so i guess it's working as intended

 

[dusansremac]

it's legal but they make it so annoying now with all the checks, have to verify everything a million times

yeah tell me about it. i tried to deposit $20 last week and spent 15 minutes taking photos of my id and a utility bill. by the time it went through, i'd lost interest in placing the bet. guess that's the point though, isn't it?

 

[da_budet_svet_vdk]

i agree with sticking to the big names, the sign-up bonuses on the sketchy ones are tempting but i've seen too many complaints about people not getting paid out, not worth the headache

 

[captainsapphie]

it's confusing for sure, i tried to find a clear list of legal gambling apps for my area and even the government sites were a maze of different state pages, ended up just asking mates what they use

 

[harrisonrowland]

The government is more focused on advertising and harm reduction than banning the apps themselves.

that's been my take too. you still see the ads everywhere, but now they're all about 'gamble responsibly' and have those timeout features. the apps themselves from the licensed companies seem pretty secure.

 

[mamad_siaa]

all the verification does make me think twice, which is probably good, i used to bet on impulse a lot more, now the extra steps give me a minute to reconsider

 

[dirty_bird110]

from what i've read, the crackdown was mainly on unlicensed offshore stuff, if you stick with the big corporate bookies that

operate here, you're generally fine, just check your state rules on casino games versus sports betting, they're different

 

[mcmuffintheend]

it's legal but they make it so annoying now with all the checks, have to verify everything a million times

yeah i feel this. i tried to deposit last week and had to take a selfie with my id, then a video of me blinking. took like 20 minutes. i get they're trying to stop problem gambling but it's turned into such a hassle. sometimes i just can't be bothered anymore.