Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026

Summary

This amendment tightens rules around interactive gambling services (like online betting and poker) by modifying the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 to impose stricter licensing requirements, betting limits, and consumer protections. The changes affect online gambling operators and their customers by requiring better age verification systems, mandatory loss-limit tools, and clearer information about odds and risks. This addresses growing concerns about problem gambling and unregulated operators exploiting Australians through digital platforms, particularly younger people and vulnerable populations who may be more susceptible to gambling-related harm.