33JCClosing betting accounts

#### 33JC Closing betting accounts 33JC Closing betting accounts > > (1) A licensed betting service provider that provides betting accounts must ensure that the process for closing a betting account— > > > > > (a) is simple and easy for the holder to use, and > > > > > (b) permits the account to be closed using any means by which the holder may place a bet and by telephone and email. > > > (2) A licensed betting service provider that provides betting accounts must ensure that the process for closing a betting account is prominently displayed— > > > > > (a) on the licensed betting service provider’s website, and > > > > > (b) if the holder is able to place a bet using an internet application, website or datacasting service, at the place at which the holder accesses the holder’s account or via a single link from that place. > > > (3) If the provider of a betting account that enables the holder to place a bet only by telephone does not have a website, the licensed betting service provider is not required to comply with subsection (2) but must provide details of the process for closing the account if requested to do so by the holder. > > > (4) If a licensed betting service provider receives a request from a betting account holder to close the holder’s account, the provider must— > > > > > (a) immediately cease to accept new bets from the holder, and > > > > > (b) close the account as soon as practicable after all bets made before the request are finalised. > > > (5) The regulations may provide for the manner in which information is to be provided, or a request made, under this section. > > Maximum penalty— > > > (a) for an individual—100 penalty units, or > > > (b) for a corporation—1000 penalty units. > > **s 33JC:** Ins 2019 No 24, Sch 1\[7\].