The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a formal warning to Best Bookies’ Price Pty Ltd for running an unlicensed online betting service.
ACMA Warns Best Bookies’ Price for Operating Unlicensed Betting ServiceBest Bookies’ Price had obtained permissions from a state-based regulator but had yet to hold the required wagering license for the promotion of gambling services.
The company has accepted the formal warning and has now ceased providing any service that facilitates gambling.
ACMA Warns Best Bookies’ Price for Operating Unlicensed Betting Service, Australia’s first nation-wide self exclusion program for gamblers. The program allows Australians to self exclude from all licensed online and telephone-based gambling services throughout Australia. ACMA Warns Best Bookies’ Price for Operating Unlicensed Betting Service, Australians have the highest gambling losses per person in the world. Each year the average gambler loses approximately AU$1870 ($1200/€1118).
Natasha Lyndon
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.