Four gambling operators have been prosecuted in the Australian state of New South Wales after infringing laws related to advertising.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper, Betchoice, trading as Unibet, Crownbet, Tabcorp and Hillside, trading as Bet365, have all been indicted under the terms of the Racing Administration Regulation 2012.
The legislation bans the publication of gambling adverts that offer punters in New South Wales a credit or reward as an incentive to take part in gambling.
The charges, which have a maximum fine of Aus$5,500 (€3,600/US$4,000), were issued by the state’s Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing (OLGR).
New South Wales last month issued a renewed warning over gambling adverts in the state following a successful prosecution and conviction of Ladbrokes.
The operator was convicted of three counts of illegal gambling advertising in the state, resulting in a fine of Aus$7,500 and legal costs of Aus$18,000.
In September, Sportsbetting.com.au and ClassicBet were also issued fines for similar offences.
