Sports
February 25, 2026
Regulator Clears Tabcorp Venue-Based In-Play Betting Trial
Australia’s communications watchdog has concluded that Tabcorp did not breach federal gambling rules with its Tap in-play wagering system, a decision that could support the company’s push to strengthen its retail betting network. ACMA Rules Tap In-Play Service Complies With Betting Laws The investigation conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), examined whether […]
Prediction Markets
February 9, 2026
ACMA Hounds Prediction Markets, Says They Are Illegal Gambling
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is now set to treat prediction markets as illegal gambling, following in the footsteps of multiple jurisdictions around the globe. The information, obtained by media outlet Crikey, indicates that ACMA investigated Polymarket, one of the world’s best-known and most prominent such marketplaces. ACMA Confirms Polymarket Is a Form […]
Industry
January 30, 2026
Tabcorp Hit with Penalty as ACMA Cracks Down on Self-Exclusion Violations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against six more gaming operators. While the body is best known for tackling the invasive offshore gaming sector, this time, its regulatory action was directed toward licensed sports betting operators. Six Operators Violated the Self-Exclusion Rules In its official announcement, the ACMA confirmed that it […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
ACMA Puts 9 More Offshore Gambling Sites on Chopping Block
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) crusade against offshore gambling has continued with a new ban wave. Only two weeks after blocking several websites, the regulator has returned with 9 more blocks. The ACMA Has Requested ISPs to Block 9 More Websites In its official announcement, the ACMA confirmed that it has issued a […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
ACMA Hits Out Against Gambling Companies Based Offshore
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a series of warnings directed at offshore operators, notifying them that they run illegal gambling businesses that specifically target Australian customers. ACMA said that the companies had no local licenses and could therefore not offer any form of gambling products. To add insult to injury, some […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
ACMA Blocks 7 Illegal Gambling Sites in Latest Crackdown
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has once again brought the ban hammer down on several unlicensed online gaming companies. The authority has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to block the websites in question, saying that their services breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. ACMA Asks ISPs to Block Seven More […]
Casino
September 19, 2025
ACMA Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling with New Wave of Blocks
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is at it again. Citing violations of the country’s gambling framework, regulated under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, the regulator has now cracked down against five casino websites. ACMA Carries on with Crackdown on Illegal Gambling They have been served with Internet Service Provider blocks, which have become […]
Industry
August 13, 2025
Australia Prohibits Polymarket in Latest ACMA Ban Wave
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has banned several illegal online gambling sites. Among these was Polymarket, a popular crypto prediction market. ACMA Asks ISPs to Block Four More Sites In its official release, the ACMA confirmed that it has issued IP blocking orders to Australian internet service providers, asking them […]
Sports
July 31, 2025
Betfair Subject to Stiff Penalty in Australia, Fined $563K
The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued one of its largest fines on record against an established company in the local market. The case concerns Betfair, an authorized and regulated sports betting platform. ACMA Takes Serious Issue with VIP Promotional Offenses According to ACMA, the company sent unsolicited promotional messages – untargeted advertisements […]
Industry
June 24, 2025
Australia Warns Influencers to Stop Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a notice to Australian influencers, warning them against promoting illegal gambling services. The authority added that violators risk facing significant penalties. Illegal Platforms Find Workarounds to Promote Their Products Illegal gambling remains a challenging issue as the digital age provides bad actors with plenty of ways […]