South Australia to set new rules around gambling apps

The Australian – South Australia will seek co-operation from computer giant Apple to classify apps and other internet games that simulate gambling to help prevent access by children. The government plans to make it an offence to supply gambling apps or games to minors, making SA the first jurisdiction in Australia to do so. It will contact Apple about the move and says the computer company can comply with the new trading conditions to apply in South Australia. The government will also prepare a watch list of gambling-like apps and games so that parents can be better informed about what…