The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s gambling authority, has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block a new batch of websites run by illegal gambling operators.
The latest illegal gambling operators blocked by the ACMA include Billy Billion and Crown Slots.
This development comes after extensive investigations by the ACMA that confirmed that these two gambling websites were offering their services illegally and in breach of the Australian Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Ever since it blocked the first illegal gambling operator in November 2019, the ACMA has blocked a total of 1,178 affiliate and illegal gambling websites, restricting them completely and banning them from offering their services in Australia.
In addition to blocking websites, ever since the new stricter regulatory framework was introduced in 2017, the ACMA has taken actions that contributed to the withdrawal of nearly 220 illegal gambling casinos from the Australian gaming market.
The Australian authority proceeds to warn consumers to be cautious when joining a new online casino, reminding them that illegal operators lack the neccessary tools and features to ensure player safety and platform transparency.
Moreover, ACMA also has a public register of licensed betting services where Australian players can check whether a casino is legally allowed to provide gambling services in the country.
In addition, the official website of ACMA also provides convenient resources to submit complaints against black market casinos and identify illegal gambling websites to ensure player protection.
In related news, in February 2025, the ACMA blocked eight additional online casinos for illegally offering their services, and this includes Wild Pokies, AUDPokies 888, and JokaRoom.
On top of this, the authority also recently launched an investigation into Network Ten for broadcasting gambling ads during the Australia Grand Prix of Formula 1 in 2024. According to ACMA, by broadcasting gambling ads, the Sydney-based medium directly violated the Australian Commercial TV Code of Practice.
