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ACMA blocks five casino websites under Australia’s gambling rules

Enforcement & compliance

Australia’s Communications and Media Authority imposed internet service provider blocks on five casino websites, reportedly citing breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The regulator said the sites join 1,322 illegal betting sites and affiliates banned since November 2019, and warned consumers about risks including loss of deposited funds and personal data theft.

Operators and suppliers face enforcement action where websites breach Australia’s interactive gambling framework.

Earlier fines and penalties by ACMA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
PolymarketNot statedACMA orders ISPs to block Polymarket in AustraliaNot stated
Betfair, FlutterAUD 871,660ACMA fines Betfair AU$871,660 over VIP marketing messagesNot stated
TabcorpAUD 4,003,270ACMA fines Tabcorp AU$4.003m over VIP marketing messagesNot stated
Buddybet, UltrabetNot statedACMA warns four bookmakers over self-exclusion breachesNot stated
Unibet, BetchoiceAUD 1,000,000ACMA fines Betchoice A$1m over self-exclusion breachesNot stated

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