The ACCC has labelled a series of bets, which promised USD 185 in free bets, as 'misleading representations' that breached consumer law because they were subject to conditions that were not prominently displayed
ACCC chairman Rod Sims said it is seeking declarations, injunctions, pecuniary penalties, corrective advertising, a compliance program and costs against Bet365 for breaching Australian Consumer Law
“The online betting industry is a growing business sector. The Australian Consumer Law applies to this sector in the same way that it applies to other industries and sectors,” he said The Consumer Law also requires that any conditions, limitations or restrictions should be made clear to the consumer before the purchase rather than after a consumer has been unfairly enticed into a transaction.