ACMA Blocks Gambling Sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has its eyes on several online casino sites that they are set to block from operating in the country.

The reason why they are blocking these sites is because the ACMA has received several complaints about these sites from fellow Aussies.

As such, the best way to solve all these complaints is to block the sites from operating in the country. This means that Aussies who have funds in these online casino gambling sites had better start withdrawing them while they still have the chance.

Does the ACMA have the power to block online casino gambling sites within Australia?

Yes, the ACMA has the power to block internet service providers (ISP’s) within the country. They have the power to block illegal offshore gambling sites. The ACMA was granted the power to regulate and block ISP’s within the country in 2017 after following the O’Farrell Review into illegal offshore wagering.

How many online casino gambling sites are being blocked by the ACMA?

The ACMA will block access to 11 offshore gambling sites.

Why are the online casino gambling sites being blocked by the ACMA?

The online casino gambling sites are being blocked by the ACMA after the media watchdog received over 35 complaints about the sites. An additional investigation further showed that the sites were operating in breach of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act.

Which sites are being blocked by the ACMA in July 2020?

The following real money online casino gambling sites are being block from operating in Australia:

With regards to the matter, the ACMA has advised all Aussies who have real money within these gambling sites to make sure that they withdraw it as soon as possible.

How many online casino gambling sites has the ASCMA blocked so far?

From the time that the ACMA was authorised to block sites in November 2019, they have so far blocked 66 websites in total. With the first sites to be blocked including Emu Casino and Fair Go casino.

In May 2020, the ACMA further blocked 10 gambling sites:

What is the ACMA?

The Australian Communications and Media Authority, ACMA is an Australian Government Statutory Authority that operates within the Communications portfolio. It was formed on the 1st  of July in 2005 from a merger of the Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority.

What is the role of the ACMA?

The ACMA’s role is to regulate communications and media to maximise the economic and social benefits for Australia. The AMCA also sets and manages rules about communications and media services and markets within the country. They also licence people, organisations and products to operate within Aus.

Conclusion

As much as the ACMA blocks online casino gambling sites, the blocking of the online casino gambling sites leaves Aussies with only the trusted and legal online casinos to play at for real money. Therefore, as much as Aussies may have loved lo gamble at the sites that have been blocked, punters need to note that they have blocked for their safety.  From the time that the ACMA took a stricter approach to online gambling sites operating in Australia, more than 100 illegal operators have pulled out from the Australian market.