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ACMA warns offshore gambling operators over services targeting Australia

Enforcement & compliance

Australia's ACMA warned offshore gambling operators that their services targeting Australian customers were illegal, according to the report. The regulator named Hollycorn NV, NovaForge Ltd, LBC Enterprises, Ridley Media and Stellar Ltd, and called on them to stop operating in the country. ACMA said it could pursue more severe penalties if they fail to comply.

The warnings put named operators at risk of stronger enforcement if they continue offering gambling services in Australia.

Earlier fines and penalties by ACMA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
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
Not namedNot statedACMA orders Australian ISPs to block four illegal gambling sitesNot stated

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