Fight to stop illegal betting apps stepping into ring
UFC is in the light of spotlight in the face of fears that illegal bettors can enter the octagonal.
Australia’s leading gambling lobby increased concerns about illegal, open marine betting companies introduced during Perth’s UFC card due to the execution of sponsorships and promotions with warriors.
Such a company is Leon, which is banned by the Australian Communication and Media Authority in Australia.
Although it is not listed on the Perth card, it is associated with several warriors, including social media broadcasts that introduce the company and connections that offer free bets.
UFC and Leon were contacted to comment on protocols or edicts given to warriors to ensure that they were in accordance with local regulations.
AAP chose not to name athletes to avoid encouraging illegal incentives.
The bookmaker is registered in Anjouan, a small island on the African coast and belongs to a company registered in Belize.
Leon said that “all valid regulatory compliance has passed and has the authority to offer game operations legally on the home page”, but in which country he did not specify.
Although its home page is banned in the country, Australian sports markets are also filled with proportions.
Change the rules by providing or advertising by providing illegal gambling services can be fined about $ 2.5 million per day for an individual and almost $ 12.4 million for companies.
Australian CEO Kai Cantwell said that the authority does not have the power to deal with open sea gambling that the industry sees as a great threat.
It is estimated that illegal offshore markets are approximately $ 1.6 billion per year or 15 percent of the total market.
“Australian athletes who highlight the open sea gambling brands are extremely disappointed, but emphasizing how these companies aim to look reliable to the high -profile athletes and impressive athletes.” He said.
“If the athletes can struggle to explain the difference between licensed and unlicensed operators, it is not surprising that ordinary Australians find it confusing.”
He accused overseas betting companies of refusing to pay earnings, verifying their ages or self -exclusion records and breaking the rules in Australia by not paying taxes.
In addition, they were not caught by Australian consumer guards.
“The more restrictions are placed on licensed operators, the more attractive these illegal sites become,” Cantwell said. He said.
The responsible betting also scolded the guard dog because he could not take appropriate measures after promising to solve the impressive and social media stars introducing forbidden bookmakers.
Acma said he could not comment on the content that may or may not be on UFC because every issue will depend on the conditions.
Defective or accidental accompanying gambling arrangements are exemptions, he said.
“Acma is aware of the Leon service, which was researched and found to be contrary to IgA in 2025,” he said.
He continued: “We took action to prevent the service and we continue to watch and take action to prevent more mirror sites.”
The Australians, who use open marine betting companies, are at the center of the debate against the blanket betting advertising prohibitions, as the Australians, a turning point of the federal government evaluated it as a response to the gambling report.
Australian bookmakers say that it will push bookmakers to irregularly open sea sites and accidentally damage them more.
This was discussed by the defenders of damage that says that there was limited evidence to support it.
The report on the gambling damage carried out by a parliamentary committee, “You win some, you lose more” report, the Australian government suggested that the government to develop and implement technology to prevent open sea gambling sites more effectively.
He also suggested that illegal gambling operators, including working with banks and payment system providers, to prevent operations.
The Albanian government has not yet responded to the suggestions of the report two years after its publication.
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