The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that internet service providers (ISPs) in the nation block access to five additional overseas online gambling sites.
The ACMA has concluded that Spin Bit, Fight Club, Kim Vegas, Queenspins, and Yoju Casino are all operating unlawfully in Australia, in contravention of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001. These websites were discovered to be breaking Australian law and were consequently deemed illegal.
The ACMA stated that they examined each website after receiving numerous complaints, and have now asked Australian ISPs to block access to the five websites.
“We remind individuals that even if a gambling service appears legitimate, it is improbable that it will have significant customer safeguards; this implies that Australians utilizing illegal gambling websites are at risk of losing money,” the ACMA stated.
Since commencing to make blocking requests in November 2019, the ACMA has successfully blocked a total of 324 websites alleged to be operating illegally in Australia.
Furthermore, since the ACMA began enforcing new illegal overseas gambling regulations in 2017, 147 unlicensed services have exited the market.
“Website blocking is also a valuable opportunity to remind individuals about the hazards of illegal gambling services,” the ACMA stated.
When individuals attempt to visit restricted websites, they will be unable to reach them and will be directed to the ACMA website for details regarding illicit and authorized services.
In the previous month, the ACMA also requested the blocking of websites such as Grand Rush, Jackpot Jill, Koala Royal, National Casino, and Juicy Stakes.
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