Online Poker - IGAB Bans Casinos and Sportsbooks
Online Poker - IGAB Bans Casinos and Sportsbooks IGAB ( International Gaming Association ) has decided to ban Casinos and Sportsbooks from operating in Australia. This is a step that has been taken to punish regular citizens who are trying to play online poker. Legalization of online poker in Australia Currently, online poker is not legalized in Australia. This may be due to politics or money. The big movers may be tired of the money flowing out of the country. The Interactive Gambling Act of 2001 prohibits the marketing of online casino games and poker to Australians. However, it has opened the door for foreign sites to enter the market. These sites follow World Trade Organization rules and house their businesses in jurisdictions that allow online gambling. The Interactive Gambling Act also prohibits Australian gaming companies from accepting players from within the country. This has caused a major outflow of players from Australia to foreign websites. The government of Australia has