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Online LIV Golf bets trigger ACMA's first-ever fine for illegal in-play sports gambling

The illegal bets were received during the LIV Golf event in Thailand, where Cameron Smith was a star attraction. (Getty Images: Jonathan Ferrey)

Ladbrokes and Neds have been fined the maximum amount allowed under Australian law for taking 78 bets during a LIV Golf event last year.

Online gambling during sporting competitions, known as in-play betting, is illegal in Australia. 

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