19 September 2018

McGowan Government delivers on promise to ban synthetic lotteries

  • McGowan Government moves to prevent betting on the outcome of lotteries
  • As a result, organisations such as Lottoland will be banned in WA
  • New laws will protect Lotterywest and ensure it can continue to support the WA community through its grants program
  • Live betting odds will no longer be permitted to be broadcast at prescribed sporting arenas
  • Amendments aim to minimise harm to at-risk and problem gambler

Read the full Media Statement here.