- Casino
- By State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- By State
- Slots
- Poker
- Sports
- Esports
ACMA Issues ISP Blocks Against 4 Illegal Gambling Sites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has added more websites to its ever-growing list of illegal gambling operators

The media watchdog has been taking an active role in the fight against illegal online gambling websites on the territory of Australia – or rather, websites located offshore that have targeted consumers in the country without the necessary licenses.
ACMA Continues to Fight Against Unregulated Gambling Sector
Poker websites, online casinos, and bookmakers have all extended their offer to Australian players in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, the piece of legislation that the regulator uses to issue internet service provider (ISP) blocks to offending parties.
However, ACMA has been unable to stop the torrent of illegal gambling websites that have been coming in. One of the persistent issues has been the fact that many of these websites are quick to setup mirror domains or hosts, and still go around the ISP bans.
ISP bans are not ideal either because they could easily hurt consumers and genuine businesses in the crossfire. The latest round of blocks targets Slots Gallery, Slotastic, Reef Reels, and Royal Reels, all four of which were offering online casino products to players in the country.
With these four names, the list that started in November 2019 now features 804 names. However, to seek a more impactful measure, ACMA may need to collaborate with international counterparts.
Broader Measures Needed for Lasting Success
The regulator has already sent an open letter to the Curacao government and urged local authorities to intervene in the cases where companies registered with the Curacao gaming regulator are continually flogging illicit gambling products in Australia.
Curacao is already working on a number of changes to its gambling industry, which have been described as stricter and much-needed changes to the existing legal framework. In the interim, though, ACMA is unlikely to find itself with respite as it continues to work against securing the measures needed to block more offending parties.
The exact number of websites targeting Australia is not known. Some 200 companies pulled out of their own volition when ACMA said that it would reach out to overseas licensing bodies and file a complaint in 2017.
Although Fiona doesn't have a long-spanning background within the gambling industry, she is an incredibly skilled journalist who has built a strong interest in the constantly growing iGaming network. The team at Gambling News is glad to have her on our roster to help deliver the best stories as soon as they hit. Aside from writing, she loves to dabble in online casino games such as slots and roulette, both for her own enjoyment and also as research to better improve her understanding of the industry.
Must Read
Industry
February 10, 2025
Hawaii Considers Gambling Legalization to Strengthen Economy
Industry
February 11, 2025
Google Confirms Update to Its Gambling and Games Policy
More Articles
Casino
February 14, 2025
ACMA Moves Against Offshore Gambling Sector in Australia
Industry
February 14, 2025
H Casino in Minsk Laundered Millions from Illegal Bets, Report
Casino
February 14, 2025
Pro Gambler “Lord Lester” Jailed for a Cruise Company Scam
Casino
February 14, 2025
Aristocrat Rethinks Its Approach to Social Gaming
Casino
February 14, 2025
Boyd Gaming Acquires Land Under Eastside Cannery
Casino
February 13, 2025
Kewadin Casinos Slowly Recovering After Devastating Cyberattack
Industry
February 13, 2025
Illegal Horse Race Betting in the UK Skyrockets 522%
Industry
February 13, 2025
Proposal for More Gaming Tables in Sacramento Gains Traction
Casino
February 13, 2025
Iowa Commission Says No to Stopping Cedar Rapids Casino License
Industry
February 12, 2025
New Data: Casino Visitations Have Dropped But Patrons Spend More