Search Engines Break AU Online Gambling Ban?

Posted by Zonk on Tuesday August 16, 2005 @10:36AM from the chips-where-there-aren't-supposed-to-be dept.

An anonymous reader writes "According to a ZDNet report, authorities in Australia are investigating Google and a few other search engines for possible breach of the country's online gambling laws. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits advertising of gambling services on Web sites where 'it is likely that the majority of that site's users are physically present in Australia'. Banned services include online casino-style gaming services such as roulette, poker, craps, online poker machines and blackjack. Breaching the Act carries a maximum penalty of AU$220,000 ($168,000) per day for individuals and AU$1.1 million ($843,000) per day for corporations."

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Well by cblanc · 2005-08-16 10:38 · Score: 4, Funny

Sounds like Australia wants to cash out
I knew it!!! by Eberlin · 2005-08-16 10:39 · Score: 5, Funny

I just KNEW one of these days, that "I'm Feeling Lucky" button would get them in trouble.
Is it just me? by Fear+the+Clam · 2005-08-16 10:58 · Score: 4, Funny

Or does damn near everything in Australia having to do with computers, telephones, or ISPs seem to have problems? What's with the Australian government and high tech stuff?