ACMA issues formal warnings to three offshore operators

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to three offshore gambling operators after determining they provided prohibited and unlicensed interactive gambling services to customers in Australia, in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).

The warnings were issued to Hollycorn, Dama and NovaForge following separate investigations conducted between August and October 2025.

In each case, ACMA found that the operators offered online gambling services to individuals physically located in Australia without holding the required state or territory licences.

Hollycorn, based in Curaçao, was found to have contravened subsection 15(2A) of the IGA through its Rocketspin service. ACMA concluded that the platform offered casino-style games played for money and was accessible to Australian customers via its website. As a result, the regulator issued a formal warning dated 18 November 2025.

Dama, also based in Curaçao, received a warning for breaches of subsections 15(2A) and 15AA(3) of the IGA. Its Rooster Bet and Vegas Now services were found to offer both casino-style games and betting products, including in-play wagering, without the appropriate Australian licence. ACMA's warning was dated 7 November 2025.

Lastly, NovaForge, registered in the Union of Comoros, was similarly warned after its CrownPlay service was found to provide unlicensed casino games and betting services to Australian customers. The investigation concluded that NovaForge contravened the same IGA provisions, with the warning issued on 24 November 2025.

The actions form part of ACMA's broader enforcement strategy targeting offshore operators. The regulator continues to combine formal warnings with website blocking measures and consumer education, as it seeks to limit access to unlicensed gambling services and highlight the risks posed by offshore platforms lacking Australian regulatory safeguards.