Australia to Fund Gambling Ad Opt-Out Register With New Sportsbook Levy
Australia will let bettors opt out of all online wagering ads through a single register funded by a new levy on sportsbooks, not taxpayers.
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Australia will let bettors opt out of all online wagering ads through a single register funded by a new levy on sportsbooks, not taxpayers.
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