Online gambling operations in Australia are mostly regulated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which also makes sure that the laws and regulations of the nation are followed. ISPs are required to prevent access to unlicensed offshore gambling websites as a result of the ACMA’s periodical prohibitions on operators that do not hold an Australian license, as part of the agency’s proactive strategy.
Since November 2019, by requesting the blocking of unauthorized providers, the ACMA has been aggressively carrying out its responsibility to stop unlawful online gambling. The authority, which was endowed with the right to do so by the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001, targets businesses that do not hold the necessary licenses and thereby violates the regulations.
Expanded Enforcement Measures
In a recent move, the ACMA stepped up its campaign to shut down illicit gambling websites and pushed ISPs to filter access to several unapproved websites. Many websites, including Spicyjackpots, Zota Bet, Mr. Pacho, and Casino Infinity, were found to be operating without the required licenses by the government after conducting extensive investigations. It was further advised to ban access to websites like Lucky7even, 50 Crowns, Bitdreams, and Rockwin.
The ACMA stressed in a statement how committed it is to stopping illegal gaming and how important it is to maintain regulatory integrity in the online gambling industry. The authority has blocked 945 offshore, affiliate, and illegal gaming websites throughout the years by issuing several blocking requests. Furthermore, as a result of the ACMA’s investigation, 221 unapproved service providers have left the Australian market.
The ACMA reaffirmed the dangers of doing business with illegal gaming operators and emphasized that there are no legal safeguards for customers in these situations. The authority has put up a thorough list of registered interactive gambling businesses, including on-course bookies, to help consumers make educated decisions by directing them toward reputable and regulated venues.
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