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Tasmanian Regulator Speaks In Favor Of Regulated Australian Gambling

11 November 2011 by Jeremy Wilson

This story was published more than 11 years ago.

A member of the Tasmanian Gaming Commission has spoken out in favor of regulated online gambling in Australia.

As part of a submission to the Australian government's review of the Interactive Gambling Act, Peter Hoult voiced concern over Australian gamblers using foreign unregulated casinos.

"We should set up a regulated Australian online environment and encourage people to use those safe and regulated operators." Hoult said.

Mr. Hoult was then told by the review chairperson, Andrew Wilkie that the idea of regulation was being considered.

Wilkie told Hoult: "We do need to decide do we need to tighten the controls or do we in fact need to liberalise it so that Australians don't have to go to risky, unregulated off-shore sites?

"I'm yet to make up my mind, but the committee will be bringing down its report either late this year or early next year."

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Jeremy Wilson // Senior Editor
Jeremy Wilson
Jeremy has senior editorial responsibilities across all areas of the site. He lives in Sydney, Australia and has been working with Casino Listings in various roles since its inception in 2007. His go-to game is Blackjack.