Australian regulator penalizes six betting firms over BetStop failures protecting self-excluded

Australia’s communications regulator has moved against six licensed wagering companies after investigations found they failed to follow safeguards meant to protect people who chose to stop gambling.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said the cases centered on BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register that allows Australians to block themselves from online and telephone betting services. Once someone signs up, licensed operators are required to prevent them from opening accounts...