GTA Online Blocks Australia Players From Using The Casino
Rockstar Games has restricted Australian players from accessing gambling features within GTA Online, including the Diamond Casino. This move aligns the game with regional regulations, though it has caused confusion among players who have used these features for years.
Why it matters
The update highlights the ongoing tension between global digital gaming platforms and varying international gambling laws.
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Grand Theft Auto Online players in Australia have discovered that Rockstar Games has quietly banned them from gambling in the game’s casino. Many are confused as to why it took nearly seven years for this to happen and why IRL sports betting continues to be allowed and heavily promoted everywhere.
On July 28, GTA Online players in Australia started reporting that they could no longer gamble at the Diamond Casino located in Los Santos. In fact, players in the country claimed they couldn’t even spin the free wheel anymore, a feature that is completely free and rewards people with cars, clothing, and other goodies. GTA Online dataminer TezFun later confirmed that this wasn’t a random glitch or fluke. On Tuesday, Rockstar Games officially blocked Australian players from gambling in GTA Online.
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