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Gambling News - 'Acma'
Industry
March 20, 2024
ACMA Continues to Block Illegal Online Gambling Websites
Currently, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s regulatory body in charge of the regulation of communications, radiocommunications and broadcasting, oversees the offering of gambling online. As a proactive measure, the Authority often enforces bans against operators who do not hold an Australian license, asking internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
ACMA Bans a Dozen More Illegal Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against more unlicensed gambling websites in the country. The watchdog’s latest ban wave saw it block another dozen websites. According to the authority, the sites in question included Playzilla, Wazamba, Zet Casino, Slots Palace, Nomini, Casinia, SG Casino, Fez Bet, Buran Casino, Spin Better, Golden […]
Industry
December 15, 2023
ACMA: Entain, Bet365 and Sportsbet Have Violated the In-Play Betting Rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has found a number of operators guilty of breaching the country’s rules on gambling. As reported by the authority, the gambling companies in question used “Fast/Quick Codes” to facilitate in-play betting on sports matches. Violators, according to the ACMA, included Entain’s Ladbrokes and Neds, bet365 […]
Industry
November 1, 2023
Seven Network Disobeys Online Advertising Rules, says ACMA
The probe of the Authority uncovered that Seven West Media’s Seven Network Operations Ltd (Seven) has failed to comply with the country’s gambling advertising regulations. Not the First Breach On December 12, 2022, Seven aired a gambling ad outside the officially established times allowed during live sports broadcasts on its streaming service. The respective ad […]
Industry
October 17, 2023
ACMA Publishes Gambling Advertising in Australia Report
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published its Gambling Advertising in Australia: Placement and Spending report, outlining the persistence of gambling ads in the country during the twelve-month period between May 2022 and April 2023. The report notably shows that over a million gambling ads have been aired on free-to-air TV and metro radio […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
ACMA Asks Best Bookies to Take Down Unlicensed Gambling Service
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (AMCA) has issued a formal warning to Best Bookies’ Price over the latter company’s unlicensed wagering products. While not an operator in the traditional sense, Best Bookies’ had functionalities that placed bets on behalf of its customers. Best Bookies is an online service that allows gamblers to compare betting […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
ACMA Remains Vigilant, Blocking Five More Offshore Gambling Websites
In its latest action, ACMA has identified five offshore gambling websites – Viperspin, Just Casino, Betandplay, Play Fina, and Comic Play Casino – operating in breach of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The authority has been steadily intensifying its efforts, hoping to curb illegal offshore gambling activities within the country. ACMA Intensifies Its Efforts as […]
Industry
August 23, 2023
ACMA Asks ISPs to Ban More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites
Several years ago, Australia implemented tough rules against illegal offshore gambling websites. Since then, the country’s regulatory body responsible for the regulation of telecommunications, broadcasting and radiocommunications, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has been constantly monitoring the online gambling sector and enforcing bans against operators that were found to offer their services illegally. […]
Industry
July 27, 2023
ACMA Issues ISP Blocks Against 4 Illegal Gambling Sites
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 […]
Industry
June 21, 2023
ACMA Asks ISPs to Block 12 Illegal Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), an Australian regulatory body responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, telecommunications and radiocommunications, announced that it has requested the blocking of another 12 illegal gambling websites. According to the authority, the sites in question were operating in breach of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001. As a result, the […]