Yo, peeps! The Australian government just dropped a bombshell announcement that’s gonna shake up the gaming scene Down Under. 🇦🇺 Starting in September 2024, they’re slapping some serious rules on games that have that gambling-like flavor. 🎰
First off, if your favorite game has in-game purchases that are like a game of chance, it’s getting a ‘Mature’ rating (minimum classification M). Translation: not for kiddos under 15! 😅
And brace yourselves, social casino games and others with simulated gambling? Well, they’re going 18+ only, with a minimum classification of R18+. No kiddie playdates here! 😎
Oh, and peep this: the Aussie government did its homework and found out that young guns who play these games are 40% more likely to drop their real moolah on gambling when they grow up. 😬
💬 NOTE: The government did its research and got the facts!
So, shoutout to the government for teaming up with industry bigwigs, media folks, and the Classification Board to make these changes happen. 🤝 Minister Michelle Rowland MP even said they’re all about protecting the little ones from the dangers of gambling-like content. 🛡️
And they’re not just talkin’ the talk, they’re walkin’ the walk. They’re banning credit cards for online betting and puttin’ the kibosh on digital currencies with the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023. 💳💻
Plus, they’ve got those fancy new taglines to replace “Gamble Responsibly,” and they’re giving gaming staff some serious schooling. 📚
Oh, and if you’re lookin’ to hit pause on your gambling habits, check out BetStop. You can bounce out of the gambling scene from three months to forever. 🙅♂️
And last but not least, mandatory customer pre-verification is in the works. You gotta prove you’re you before you can drop bets like a boss. 🕶️
This is just another step in the government’s mission to keep things safe and sound in the gaming world. 🎮🚀
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