Australias media regulator is intensifying its efforts against unlawful wagering platforms, placing an additional 15 on its expanding blocklist. This action follows the determination by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) that these platforms were functioning in violation of the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act. Platforms such as Spin Oasis and Fab Spins are among those now inaccessible to Australian users. Since 2019, the ACMA has been diligently working to counter illicit offshore gambling, leading to the blocking of over 600 websites and compelling more than 180 unlawful operators to exit the Australian market. The ACMA strongly cautions Australians against utilizing unlicensed gambling platforms, highlighting the absence of consumer safeguards and the potential for financial losses on such sites.
The authorities in Australia are increasing their endeavors to tackle compulsive wagering. They are poised to initiate a national self-ban system known as BetStop, designed to simplify the process for individuals to restrict their access to all internet-based betting platforms. This action follows a significant parliamentary investigation into digital gambling and its consequences for susceptible individuals.