Last updated: December 16, 2024
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has blocked six more online casino websites, including Eddy Vegas, Lucky Friends, and Slottie, for violating the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has continued targeting any online casino site it deems to be against the law since it offers its people unlicensed gaming products.
Over 1,117 Websites Blocked Since 2019
Since its inception in November 2019, ACMA has succeeded in blocking more than 1,117 illegal gambling and affiliate sites, which include studios that provide games. Recently, the group banned access to six other brands. These are:
All the above sites are suspected of having been in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, and have thus been denied access by an ISP-the ultimate repression a domain may face.
Although the common perception was that ISP blocks cause unnecessary collateral damage, the ACMA has successfully collaborated with service providers to ensure that the only brands that will be touched are those on its rapidly growing list of banned casinos and sportsbooks, leaving netizens unscathed. There is little information that has been made public regarding the rationale for the sanctions placed on the firms.
However, ACMA usually applies such fines when a casino website continually tries to attract Australian citizens but at the same time offers them a local experience, such as promotions and bonuses.
ACMA Urges Caution and Promotes Awareness
ACMA reminded players to be vigilant and beware of unauthorized gambling services. ACMA has been swift in taking action against the gambling industry offshore, mostly with online casinos bearing the brunt. Given that Internet casino games are prohibited in Australia, numerous offshore websites have sought to fill the resulting void, notwithstanding the prohibitions established by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. In October, the regulatory authority targeted additional operators of this nature.
