Aussie Government Rejects Poker Legalization

Even though the government has been quick to reject online poker to be legalized the Australian government’s independent research and advisory body, the Productivity Commission, has supported the legalization.

The recommendation came in a comprehensive study of gambling in the country undertaken by the Commission and published June 23, which said, “In consultation with state and territory governments, the Australian Government should amend the Interactive Gambling Act to allow the supply of online poker card games.”

Communications minister Stephen Conroy reported to the Courier-Sun newspaper that, “We are not convinced that liberalizing online gaming would have benefits for the Australian community which would outweigh the risks of an increased incidence of problem gambling, particularly with the rapid changes in technology