Australia NewsPunters to Splash ID Before Cash Ahead of Footy FinalsSavePrintThe AFL Premiership Cup is seen during a 2022 AFL Grand Final pre-match and half-time entertainment media call at the MCG, in Melbourne, Sept. 22, 2022. AAP Image/James RossAAP9/29/2023|Updated: 9/29/20230:00X 1Gamblers will have to put their ID down before any cash with new verification laws coming into effect ahead of the grand final weekend.Punters needing to put through identity and age verification before any bets are made replaced the 72-hour window online gamblers had.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesNeo-Nazi Leader Faces Jail After Guilty Verdict Over Police IntimidationSep 12, 2025Alleged Mastermind Charged Over Anti-Semitic Attacks on Sydney Synagogue, Childcare CentreSep 10, 2025Kerry Stokes Left to Pay $13.5m After Roberts-Smith Court LossSep 10, 2025Protest Charges Dropped Against Woman Allegedly Punched by CopSep 09, 2025Related Topicssports bettingbettingidentityAFL grand final