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 ArticlesRisk of Bird Flu Downplayed Despite Seal DeathsOct 25, 2025Social Media Ban to Help Target Teen Bullying RatesOct 19, 2025‘We Want Him to Stay’: Joyce Urged to Stick With NatsOct 18, 2025Worker Who Trained Chatbot Then Lost Job to It Confronts Bank BossesOct 15, 2025Related Topicssports bettingbettingidentityAFL grand final