VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives

VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives

Clubs offered incentives based on members betting spend

by - Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 12:26

Victoria Gaming Casino Control Commission
VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives sports clubs and online betting providers to be mindful of community expectations and social responsibilities with regards to encouraging members to sign up for gambling accounts.

VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives. This states providers are prohibited from offering any credit, voucher, reward, or other benefit as an incentive to open an account or for referring another person who then opens an account.

In its statement the VGCCC said:

“The VGCCC doesn’t just hold gambling providers to the minimum letter of the law – but their social licence as well.

VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives

It has been a busy period for the VGCCC. This week, the regulator fined AHL for operating pokies without the correct YourPlay pre-commitment technology installed while earlier this month BlueBet was charged for placing illegal sports betting billboards on public roads. The regulator also recently announced a complete ban on betting on all under 19 sports.

Natasha Lyndon
VGCCC Warns Sports Betting Operators and Sports Clubs Over Illegal Incentives