ACMA Takes Action Against Six More Unlicensed Gambling Sites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to six websites violating the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Australian Communications and Media Authority sign. Australian ISPs block six illegal gambling websites.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The sites Eddy Vegas, Lucky Friends, Lucky Ones, MoonWin, Slottie, and SpinsUP were found to be providing unlicensed online gambling services to Australians.
Broader Strategy to Protect Australian Players
This action forms part of ACMA’s broader strategy to shield Australian consumers from unregulated and potentially harmful gambling platforms. ISP blocking, introduced in 2019, is one of several enforcement tools the ACMA uses to tackle illegal gambling. So far, more than 1,117 illegal gambling and affiliate sites have been blocked.
Since 2017, when ACMA intensified its enforcement efforts, more than 220 illegal operators have left the Australian market. The measures aim to ensure that gambling services are provided solely by licensed operators complying with Australian gambling regulations.
The ACMA also warned players about the risks of using illegal gambling platforms, which often lack customer protections.
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Expansion of ACMA Jurisdiction
In 2023, the jurisdiction of ACMA expanded through agreements with Australia’s six territorial governments. It saw the Authority take overall control of BetStop, a national self-exclusion scheme that enables Australians to self-exclude from gambling activities across all states and territories via a centralized system.
The federal government has also appointed Richard Eccles to lead the first statutory review of BetStop, which has already registered 40,000 self-exclusions. This review was announced in October, alongside recent amendments to the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 stemming from the 2023 Murphy Report.
One notable recommendation from the Murphy Report is a gradual, three-year ban on all online gambling advertising across Australian media. However, finalizing advertising reforms has been delayed until 2025. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the delay is due to push back from media and sports sectors, which depend heavily on advertising revenue from gambling-related promotions.
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