News Corp-backed Betr fined after targeting self-excluded gambler ahead of Melbourne Cup
Betr has been fined $20,655 for trying to sign up a self-excluded gambler as a customer ahead of the Melbourne Cup race. The self exclusion register allows people to cut themselves off from betting companies. Betr is licensed in the NT and subject to its consumer protection rules. It is owned by News Corp, which recently increased its stake in BetR. The case highlights the need to implement the national self exclusivity register. it is yet to be rolled out despite being legislated three years ago. A 48 per cent stake of Bet rims owned the Murdoch media empire.
