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Stricter controls introduced in online gambling Source: Getty / John Lamb

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BetStop is the Albanese government's new tool to help online gambling addicts. It enables individuals to self-exclude from all licensed wagering providers, providing a vital step in reducing gambling-related harm. With enforced identity verification and awareness campaigns, BetStop aims to encourage Australians to gamble responsibly, if at all.

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