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Closure of online gambling loophole causing ‘life-changing harm’

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland will announce an online gambling crackdown on Friday. Photo: AAP/Getty/TND

The Albanese government will close a loophole that allows gamblers to use credit cards for online betting, despite the cards being banned in casinos and venues for decades.

The legislation is slated to be introduced later in the year after consultation with the industry which backs the move.

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