The Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) has taken action against unlawful overseas wagering platforms, directing internet providers to restrict connectivity to a number of sites.
This measure comes after an ACMA inquiry revealed that nine internet companies had not adhered to the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act. Restricting these platforms is one of several strategies Australian regulators are employing to safeguard citizens from the risks of illicit internet betting.
Included in the recently restricted websites are Winning Days, 21Bit Casino, Oshi Casino, Lucky Elf Casino, NeoSpin, Lets Lucky, Boho Casino, Ripper Casino, and BC.Game.
More than 642 unauthorized wagering and affiliate promotion websites have been blocked since November 2019, when the ACMA commenced issuing these blocking directives. Moreover, since 2017, when the ACMA began implementing new regulations aimed at unlawful offshore gambling, over 180 illicit operations have stopped functioning within Australia.
The ACMA cautions players that although some services may seem legitimate, they are improbable to have essential consumer safeguards in place. This implies Australians who engage with these unauthorized gambling services face the possibility of substantial monetary setbacks.
Citizens of Australia can verify the legality and licensing status of a gambling service within Australia by consulting the registry available on the ACMA website.
Australian players seeking information on internet gambling can visit the ACMA website. This resource offers a wealth of information on identifying fraudulent gambling platforms, safeguarding oneself, and reporting any unlawful operators encountered.
The ACMA acts as a regulatory body for media and communications in Australia, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.