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 ArticlesCourt Hearing for Woman Accused of Killing Grandsons Paused for Psychiatric AssessmentFeb 04, 2026NSW Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatened to Kill Israeli PresidentFeb 04, 2026Man Accused of Mimicking Shooting at Bondi Attack SiteFeb 04, 2026Victorian Liberal MP Sam Groth Steps Down, Forcing By-ElectionFeb 04, 2026Related Topicssports bettingbettingidentityAFL grand final