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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recognised Lucky7even, 50 Crowns, Rockwin, Bitdreams, Mr Pacho, Casino Infinity, Zota Bet, and Spicyjackpots as websites operating in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Igaming News reported that ACMA, responsible for overseeing online gambling regulations, has requested…

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5 more illegal online gambling sites blocked

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ACMA blocks six offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites

Casino Moons, Winnerama, Extra Vegas, Win Paradise, LegitGamblingSites.com and Gamblers Lab were all investigated by the ACMA and found to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. As such, the ACMA contacted internet service providers (ISPs) in the country and requested that the sites be blocked in Australia. Since the ACMA made…

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Australian media regulator issues first ever warning for providing software to illegal online casinos

Australia's media regulator has for the first time ever issued a formal warning to a company for providing software to illegal online casinos. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) revealed this week that a company called Proxous Advanced Solutions Limited (Proxous) has been warned for provided gaming software used by 13 online…

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ACMA Issues Formal Warning to Supplier Proxous

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Software company Proxous warned for providing gaming products to illegal online casinos

Proxous Advanced Solutions Limited (Proxous) has been issued with a formal warning after the ACMA found it provided gaming software used by 13 online casinos illegally offering services to Australians. An investigation found that by sub-licensing Realtime Gaming (RTG) branded software products used by these casinos, Proxous was knowingly involved…

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Australia calls on internet providers to block major illegal online gambling site

Payments to the site run into tens of millions of dollars and there are around 30000 visitors a month, ACMA said in a news release. An ACMA investigation found the site was operating online casino style games, which are prohibited in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. More than 500 illegal gambling sites have been taken down since…

Gambling Sites ・ 16 June 2022

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Australian communications regulator shuts down “one of the most significant” illegal online casino sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a request to local internet service providers to block an online casino website it says has illegally taken in tens of millions of dollars in payments from Australians. The site thepokies.net is described as "one of the most significant websites to be blocked since the ACMA began…

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Australia: ACMA blocks 10 offshore illegal gambling and affiliate websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has blocked more illegal gambling and affiliate websites, the regulator announced Thursday. The independent statutory authority has now requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block 10 non-compliant offshore sites. The latest sites to join the growing list are Stay Casino,…

Affiliate ・ 30 May 2022

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ACMA launches legal proceedings over illegal online gambling

According to the ACMA, each case relates to the provision of prohibited online gambling services through'PPPfish', a service that was later rebranded as'Shuffle Gaming' and later'Redraw Poker'. These brands, the ACMA alleged, were online poker services - a type of gambling service that is prohibited under section of the Interactive Gambling Act…

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ACMA takes alleged online gambling service providers to Federal Court

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court alleging contravention of s 15(2A) of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) by: Rhys Edward Jones, who provided prohibited online gambling services to Australians from March 2020 to March 2021; Diverse Link Pty Ltd (Diverse Link),…

Law ・ 26 April 2022

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ACMA study shows increase in Australians using online gambling services during COVID

A new study conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed an increase in the number of Australians gambling online over the six month period through to June 2021. The study found that more than one in 10 (11%) Australians reported participating in online gambling at some stage in the previous six months, up from…

Covid ・ 17 February 2022

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Crypto, Covid a challenge to ACMA’s illegal online gambling crackdown

Australia's online gambling watchdog, ACMA, says it has been beefing up efforts in its war against illegal online gambling but says that Covid-19 and the rise of cryptocurrency is changing the battleground. We recently interviewed Fiona Cameron, an authority member of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and asked about the…

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ACMA orders blocking of more offshore and affiliate sites

Golden Lady Casino, Casino4u, Spin Samurai, Axe Casino, Lucky Dreams, Comet Room, Paradiso Room, No Deposit Friend, No Deposit Bonus Blog, Casino-On-Line, Online Casino Australian, Casino Shortlist, Australia Casino and Aus Casinos were all found to be in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001, ACMA said. As such, ACMA requested internet…

Affiliate ・ 16 December 2021

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Australian watchdog targeting online casino affiliates

Australia's communications watchdog has set its sights on affiliate advertising websites promoting illegal offshore gambling operators. According to information released by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) this week, efforts are being stepped up to combat illegal online gambling by blocking websites that promote and drive…

Affiliate ・ 06 August 2021

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ACMA Blocks Advertising Sites That Promote Illegal Gambling

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) continues to tighten its measures on illegal betting and has requested ISPs to block affiliate websites that promote and drive users to online gambling sites and services. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced it would start blocking websites promoting or…

Law ・ 05 August 2021

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ACMA blocks illegal online gambling sites

The ACMA, for the first time, has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block these affiliate advertising websites, which masquerade as independent reviewers of gambling services. ACMA says blocking these sites is a priority as they provide direct links to illegal gambling services. ACMA notes that these websites also earn…

Gambling Sites ・ 04 August 2021

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ACMA steps up fight against illegal online gambling

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has stepped up its efforts to combat illegal online gambling by blocking websites that promote and drive traffic toward online casino type services. For the first time, the ACMA has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block these affiliate advertising websites, which…

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