Legislation
Australia – More illegal sites blocked in Australia as part of ACMA crackdown
By Phil - 15 December 2021
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has requested that Australian internet service providers block more illegal offshore gambling and affiliate-marketing websites.
The sites include Golden Lady Casino, Casino4u, Spin Samurai, Axe Casino, Lucky Dreams Casino, Comet Room, Paradiso Room, No Deposit Friend, No Deposit Bonus Blog, Casino-On-Line, Online Casino Australian, Casino Shortlist, Australia Casino and Aus Casinos.
The ACMA undertook investigations that found them to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement options to protect Australians against illegal online gambling. Since the ACMA made its first blocking request in November 2019, 375 illegal gambling websites have been blocked.
Over 150 illegal services have also pulled out of the Australian market since the ACMA started enforcing new illegal offshore gambling rules in 2017.
Website blocking provides a valuable opportunity to alert the public to illegal gambling services through the messaging that appears when there is an attempt to access the site.
The ACMA is reminding consumers that even if a service looks legitimate, its unlikely to have important customer protections. This means Australians who use illegal gambling services risk losing their money.
More information about online gambling is available on the ACMA’s website, including a register of licensed interactive wagering services to check legal services in Australia, information on how to protect yourself from illegal gambling operators, and instructions on how to make a complaint about an illegal site.
