Australia’s media and communications watchdog, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has continued its vigorous crackdown on illegal online gambling, blocking 73 websites during the second quarter of 2025.
The authority’s latest enforcement update reveals a proactive stance, with a high volume of enquiries and investigations aimed at disrupting unlicensed operators targeting Australian consumers.
During the quarter, the ACMA received 330 public enquiries and complaints, which triggered the opening of 292 new investigations under the Interactive Gambling Act. This led to 20 formal, in-depth investigations into 24 different gambling sites.
The blocking of 73 illegal online gambling sites in Australia demonstrates the regulator’s ongoing battle against operators attempting to circumvent previous enforcement actions, with some of the blocked domains being duplicates of previously banned sites.
In addition to website blocking, the authority issued 10 formal warnings to a range of companies, including Hollycorn, Nava, and Best Aussie Pokies.
A notable focus of the quarter was the targeting of illegal “skin gambling” services, which use in-game items from video games, such as ‘CS:GO’, as a form of currency for wagering.
The ACMA issued formal warnings to two companies, Gamusoft and Moontain, for offering these illegal services to Australian users.
This action highlights the regulator’s widening scope as it adapts to new and emerging forms of unlicensed online gambling that often appeal to a younger demographic.
The enforcement figures underscore ACMA’s commitment to protecting Australians from the harms of illegal gambling.
By actively investigating complaints, blocking access to illicit sites, and issuing formal warnings, the authority is sending a clear message to unlicensed operators that their services are not welcome in Australia, working to disrupt their operations and reduce their visibility to the public.
