Australia’s ‘scambling’ problem starts with deposits and often reveals itself at withdrawal
Australia’s fake online gambling problem often becomes clear when a player tries to cash out. Key takeaways: Australia’s scambling problem, fake online casinos designed to steal deposits rather than offer genuine gambling — generated 806 reports and A$1.6m in losses in 2025 alone, according to…
First reported by Focus Gaming News.
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