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Can I place live sports bets online through an Australian betting app?

Direct answer

Australia prohibits online in-play sports betting. An app showing live odds, scores or streaming does not mean it can lawfully accept an online in-play wager. The local wagering register helps verify authorised operators and their pre-match services.

What to check

Treat the accepted betting channel and event start time as separate facts. Do not infer eligibility from a foreign app or a crypto payment method.

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