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ACMA requests blocks on nine gambling websites in Australia

Enforcement & compliance

Australia’s Communications and Media Authority requested that internet service providers block nine gambling websites and affiliates after investigations found they breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The authority identified Cashed, King Maker, Posido, Spinight, Spinsy, next2go-au.com, The Pokies Reviews, Topio Networks and wizbet.app.

The blocking request signals ACMA enforcement against gambling websites found to breach Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act.

Earlier fines and penalties by ACMA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Hollycorn NV, NovaForge LimitedNot statedACMA warns offshore gambling operators over services targeting 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
PointsBetAUD 500,800ACMA fines PointsBet A$500,800 over marketing and self-exclusion breachesNot stated

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