The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has blocked several offshore gambling websites for operating illegally.
These websites were providing services to Australians without the necessary licenses or approvals. Since they were based overseas, they were not complying with Australia’s strict gambling regulations, which aim to protect consumers from unregulated and potentially harmful betting activities.
The ACMA has been actively cracking down on such illegal operators for a while. By blocking these websites, it prevents Australians from accessing unregulated gambling services, ensuring that players are only engaging with operators who meet Australia’s legal and safety standards.
This action is part of the ongoing effort by ACMA to maintain a safer online gambling environment in Australia. Since 2017, the authority has blocked hundreds of illegal offshore gambling websites. Players who use these services are often at risk of losing money, as these sites do not offer the same protections as licensed operators in Australia.
Blocking offshore sites also helps protect the integrity of Australia’s licensed gambling industry, which is required to follow responsible gambling practices, including ensuring that problem gamblers are supported and that fair play standards are met.
The ACMA’s efforts to shut down illegal gambling platforms is ongoing, and they continue to monitor the online gambling space to ensure compliance with Australian laws.
