"The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said it took action after investigations found the sites were breaching the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest group includes C***spin, Frumzi, Great Win, MyStake, Oh My Spins, RetroBet, The Dog House 2 Slot, and Viperwin. Officials say the sites were identified through a mix of public complaints and the regulator's own monitoring."
"Website blocking has been a central enforcement tool since 2019. According to the regulator, cutting off access has reduced traffic to illegal operators and, in some cases, pushed them out of the Australian market altogether. Since the blocking program began, hundreds of illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been restricted."
"Recent actions have included blocking additional groups of illegal gambling sites and taking regulatory action against licensed operators that fail to meet compliance standards. In separate cases, ACMA has penalized multiple betting firms for failing to properly implement BetStop, the national self-exclusion system, and found several wagering providers in breach of rules designed to protect vulnerable users."
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered internet providers to block additional illegal offshore gambling websites operating without proper licenses. The latest enforcement action targeted eight sites identified through public complaints and regulatory monitoring. Website blocking has been ACMA's primary enforcement tool since 2019, with hundreds of illegal gambling sites restricted to date. This approach effectively reduces traffic to illegal operators and has pushed some out of the Australian market. ACMA also penalizes licensed operators failing compliance standards, including improper implementation of BetStop self-exclusion systems and violations of vulnerable user protections. The regulator maintains a public register of blocked websites and encourages Australians to report suspicious gambling services.
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