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ACMA directs blocks on seven illegal gambling sites in Australia

Enforcement & compliance

Australia’s ACMA directed internet service providers to block seven online gambling sites it said breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The regulator reported that 1,338 illegal gambling and affiliate websites had been restricted since November 2019, and about 220 illegal services had voluntarily left the market since stricter rules took effect in 2017.

The blocking orders restrict access to sites ACMA says breach Australian law and extend enforcement against illegal gambling.

Earlier fines and penalties by ACMA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedACMA asks ISPs to block seven gambling websites in AustraliaNot stated
Stellar Ltd, Just Entertainment B.VNot statedACMA warns four companies over unauthorised online gambling in AustraliaNot 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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