The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two offshore gambling operators, Hollycorn N.V. and Stellar, for providing prohibited and unlicensed gambling services to Australian customers in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).
The ACMA investigation found that Hollycorn N.V. offered prohibited casino-style games to Australians through its website, Slot Mafia.
This action marks the third time the regulator has formally warned Hollycorn N.V. for violations of the IGA.
The operator previously received warnings in April and May of 2025 for offering similar illegal gambling services through its Neospin platform, indicating a pattern of non-compliance with Australian law.
Separately, the operator Stellar was found to be in breach for offering both prohibited interactive gambling services and regulated wagering services without an Australian license via its Spinanga website.
In both cases, the ACMA determined that the services were accessible to customers physically located in Australia, establishing a clear “Australian-customer link” as defined under the IGA and confirming the contraventions.
The formal warnings are part of the ACMA’s range of enforcement powers to combat illegal offshore gambling.
The regulator reiterated that all offshore operators must comply with Australian legislation or face further action.
Offering prohibited or unlicensed gambling services is a civil penalty contravention under the IGA, and the ACMA has the authority to pursue more severe measures for non-compliance, including imposing civil penalties, seeking injunctions, and requesting that Australian internet service providers block access to illegal gambling websites.
