Commissioners at Australia's de facto online gambling regulator will stop accepting gifts from betting companies, at least for now.

The announcement comes six months after the ABC first reported the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) chair had accepted corporate hospitality from bookmakers. Loading...

Chair Alastair Shields on Thursday said NTRWC commissioners had "ceased accepting hospitality invitations".

He also said the commission was "developing a draft code of conduct to reinforce ethical standards".

"The commission operates under strong integrity and oversight frameworks, including the Racing and Wagering Act 2024 and the NT government board handbook," Mr Shields said.

"The draft code of conduct, which is currently being finalised, builds on these fr

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