More illegal gambling sites blocked in Australia by ACMA
ACMA expands online enforcement to protect consumers from unlicensed operators.
Key points:
– Five new illegal gambling websites blocked following investigation
– Total sites blocked since 2019 reaches 1,279
– ACMA warns consumers of risks from unregulated platforms
Australia’s communications regulator has requested the latest round of website blocks targeting unlicensed online gambling operators found to be in breach of national law.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) directed local internet service providers to restrict access to five websites identified as offering unlawful gambling services. These include Best Aussie Pokies, winspirit.online, win-spirit.online, winspirit.team and winspirit1.com.
The action follows findings that the platforms violated the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, which governs online betting activity in the country.
Website blocking remains one of several tools used by the ACMA to disrupt the availability of illegal gambling services to Australian consumers. Since initiating this enforcement measure in late 2019, the regulator has blocked a total of 1,279 gambling and affiliate websites.
Good to know: Roughly 220 operators have exited the Australian market since 2017, when the ACMA began enforcing updated online gambling regulations
The regulator continues to urge users to remain cautious when engaging with online gambling services that are not licensed in Australia. Unauthorised sites typically lack essential consumer safeguards, leaving players exposed to the risk of financial loss or fraud.
Australians can verify whether a gambling provider holds a valid local licence by consulting the official register available on the ACMA’s website. The agency also offers resources to help users protect themselves and report suspicious platforms.
The ACMA has pledged to maintain pressure on operators that ignore the law and will continue to escalate its efforts to curb unauthorised gambling access nationwide.
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