What rules and regulations are there with live streaming in Australia?

Live streaming on betting sites is a regulated service, governed by multiple laws and guidelines. 

Understanding these helps explain why bookmaker streams have age or deposit requirements and why certain sports may not be shown.

Australian-licensed bookmakers must adhere to local regulations, ensuring streams are legally and responsibly provided. Live betting is regulated to prevent unauthorised or underage gambling, so streams remain behind account logins.

Bookmakers can only show events if they own the relevant broadcast rights. Sports with exclusive local deals, like AFL and NRL are often unavailable due to licensing restrictions. A-League soccer is unavailable in Australia due to geo-restrictions, but overseas users will have access.

Operators must follow strict rules on promoting betting during live streams. This includes not displaying certain odds or offers while play is in progress. Mandatory responsible gambling messages also appear in most bookmaker interfaces.

Age verification ensures only adults can view streams. Deposit requirements or recent bets serve to confirm active customer status. This satisfies both commercial agreements and legal obligations.