Offshore gambling operators using Australian Open to promote illegal services
One offshore e-casino posted Instagram promotion featuring AO logo despite no affiliation with tournamentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOffshore gambling operators are using the Australian Open to promote their illegal services, sparking calls for sweeping bans on the...
<p>One offshore e-casino posted Instagram promotion featuring AO logo despite no affiliation with tournament</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Offshore gambling operators are using the Australian Open to promote their illegal services, sparking calls for sweeping bans on the unlicensed websites.</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/01/addicts-opted-ban-from-gambling-australia-targeted-overseas-firms">Australian regulators</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/oct/14/australia-sport-integrity-experts-target-offshore-wagering-threat-major-sporting-events">sporting professionals</a> have expressed rising concern at the growth of offshore sites, where gamblers are not protected by Australian consumer law and have no guarantee they can withdraw their winnings.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/22/offshore-gambling-operators-using-australian-open-to-promote-services">Continue reading...</a>
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