ACMA blocks more online casinos in December 2024

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has continued to go after online casino sites that it deems have been breaching the law by offering unauthorized gambling content to residents of the country.

Australia continues to block online casinos in the country

Having blocked more than 1,117 illegal gambling and affiliatewebsites, including studios that provide games since it started in November 2019, ACMA has now blocked six new brands, among which are:

• Eddy Vegas
• Lucky Friends
• Lucky Ones
• MoonWin
• Slottie
• SpinsUP

All of the websites on the list are accused of having breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and have been handed an Internet Service Provider (ISP) block, the heaviest restriction that can be applied against a domain.

Although ISP blocks are usually associated with unnecessary collateral damage, ACMA has been able to collaborate with providers of such services to ensure that only the brands that are featured on its expanding list of prohibited casinos and sportsbooks will be affected, leaving netizens unscarred.

Not many other details have been released as to why the companies have been restricted, but ACMA usually issues such penalties in cases where casino sites continue to purposefully target Australian citizens, but offer a localized gaming offer, such as promotions and bonuses.

ACMA wants to promote awareness about illegal casino sites

ACMA has reminded players to stay vigilant and avoid unauthorized gambling services. ACMA has been moving quickly against the gambling sector beyond its shores, with online casinos most commonly among the culprits.

Since Internet casino games are prohibited in Australia, many offshore websites have tried to fill the vacuum despite the Interactive Gambling Act 2001’s prohibition. In October, the regulator went another number of such operators.

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