SectorWire
SearchGet the daily briefing
Menu

Australian government proposes gambling ad opt-out register and operator levy

Regulation

Australia’s government introduced legislation on 17 August proposing a national register for consumers to opt out of wagering adverts on online content services. The government says licensed interactive wagering providers would fund implementation through a levy; if approved, ACMA would establish the register and oversee compliance.

Wagering providers may face levy costs and a central advertising opt-out mechanism if the proposals pass.

Request a correction

Keep reading

Regulation

Congo proposes 10% levy on electronic gambling bets

The Republic of Congo’s draft 2027 Finance Bill would impose a 10% levy on bets made through electronic money, according to the reported draft. It would also require electronic money for all betting transactions and connect operators to an ARPCE monitoring platform. The proposal is before Parliament; the draft allocates 20% of proceeds each to ARJHA and ARPCE, and 10% to the Tourism Development Fund.

A 10% charge on bets made via electronic money channels is proposed for operators under the Republic of Congo's 2027 Finance Bill, as reported from the draft legislation. Electronic wagering on games of chance and gambling activities falls within the scope of the proposed charge. Parliament is now considering the proposal, which forms part of the government's 2027 budget package.

Continue reading