Australia’s ACMA asked internet service providers to block seven websites it said breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The regulator said it had blocked 1,338 illegal gambling and affiliate websites to date, and that blocking is one of several enforcement measures available to it.
Operators and affiliates face access restrictions as ACMA targets websites it says breach Australian gambling law.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Ltd, Just Entertainment B.V | Not stated | ACMA warns four companies over unauthorised online gambling in Australia | Not stated | |
| Tabcorp | AUD 4,003,270 | ACMA fines Tabcorp AU$4.003m over VIP marketing messages | Not stated | |
| Buddybet, Ultrabet | Not stated | ACMA warns four bookmakers over self-exclusion breaches | Not stated | |
| Unibet, Betchoice | AUD 1,000,000 | ACMA fines Betchoice A$1m over self-exclusion breaches | Not stated | |
| PointsBet | AUD 500,800 | ACMA fines PointsBet A$500,800 over marketing and self-exclusion breaches | Not stated |
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The MGA warned that seven websites were improperly using its name. The authority said the sites falsely claimed to hold its authorisation or fall under its regulation.
It was reported that the MGA denied any connection with seven online gambling sites invoking the Maltese authority. The regulator said the sites did not hold its licences.
Taiwan’s communications regulator blocked Kalshi and Coinbase websites following a New Taipei court order, reportedly over suspected breaches of election law. Kalshi reportedly denied allowing trading in Taiwan, while Coinbase said it was investigating user reports of access difficulties.
Chile's Subtel ordered internet providers to block 42 online gambling websites following court rulings. Providers must implement DNS blocks within 48 hours of notification and demonstrate compliance to the Santiago Court of Appeals. The procedure also covers additional domains and mirror sites after SCJ verification.
SRI Lanka’s Telecommunications Regulatory Commission directed all telecommunications providers to block access to 24 online gambling and betting websites immediately, following a notification from the Gambling Regulatory Authority. The Ministry of Digital Economy said providing or promoting online gambling without a valid licence is an offence under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2025.