Australia Looks To Follow New Zealand Credit Card Regulations

Last month, it was announced that New Zealand would be banning the use of credit cards for gambling. The controversial decision was made with the idea of making it harder for NZ casinos to have credit card data on hand, and for gamers to stop tapping into their credit card balances to play games. This rule was seen as a major move in the right direction towards stopping problem gambling. So major, in fact, that it looks like neighbours Australia are going to join the party.

They are looking to stop people utilising online casino NZ dollars through their credit card payments. This has been discussed for some time, with the fact people can use credit cards to gamble online seen as a major indictment of the industry. Now that looks like to change, with Australian officials looking to tackle the growing gambling problem in the country.

Gambling addiction and problem gambling have become a major issue for many Australians for some time. It looks like they’ll look to copy their pokies partners in banning the use of credit cards for the long-term. This would mean that gamers could no longer use their credit cards to play games online. While some might see that as unfair and forcing you to use your money in certain ways, it would help to solve a growing problem.

With so many free slots NZ gamers can try out, anyway, you can still play: just not for money, and not with your card.