The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers to block a further group of illegal online gambling websites, following investigations that found the platforms were operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).
The latest list includes Abu King, BetAlice, Dragon Slots, Nova Jackpot, Power Up Casino, QuickWin, Roby Casino, Rocketspin, Rooster Bet, Vegasino, Vegas Now and Winbay. These services were determined to be offering prohibited or unlicensed interactive gambling to users in Australia.
Website blocking remains a central component of ACMA's enforcement activity. Since the first blocking request in 2019, 1,455 illegal gambling and affiliate sites have been blocked nationally. In addition, around 220 offshore operators have withdrawn from the Australian market since the authority began strengthening enforcement efforts in 2017.
ACMA reiterated its caution to consumers that even professionally presented offshore gambling sites lack key safeguards required under Australian regulation. These include mandatory consumer protections, transparent dispute pathways and guaranteed payouts. As a result, users engaging with unlicensed operators face elevated risks, including loss of funds, with limited avenues for recovery.
The regulator encourages consumers to verify whether a wagering service is licensed by consulting its public register. It also provides guidance on identifying illegal operators and instructions for lodging complaints, which continue to be a major source of intelligence for enforcement actions.
Recent enforcement activity has intensified across multiple fronts. ACMA's Q3 report revealed 29 completed investigations identifying 44 breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act, resulting in 20 formal warnings and 71 website blocking referrals.
In November, the regulator issued a formal warning to NovaForge for providing unlicensed casino-style games and in-play betting to Australian customers through offshore domains.
The crackdown comes amid growing concerns about offshore gambling's expansion. Research from Responsible Wagering Australia indicates illegal offshore gambling losses have reached AU$3.9bn ($2.6bn) annually and may climb to AU$5bn by 2029, with the unregulated sector now representing 36% of Australia's online gambling market.
Providing or advertising unlicensed interactive gambling services to Australians is prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001
