Australia Blocks 10 More Illegal Gambling Sites as Crackdown Nears 1,800 Website Bans

Australia’s campaign against unlicensed online gambling has expanded again, with regulators ordering internet service providers to block another 10 websites found to be operating outside the country’s gambling laws.

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The latest action, announced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on 15 July, targets a mix of betting, casino, and affiliate platforms that investigators concluded were breaching the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

The newly blocked domains are Zizobet, KingAUD, Lucky Vibe, Daily Spins, Gambiva, Hot Pokies Group, Pokies99, Betcoin, TenoBet, and Lightning-bet.com. The last of those drew particular attention because it was designed to resemble the licensed LightningBet brand, creating the potential for confusion among users.

Blocking List Keeps Growing

Website blocking has become one of the regulator’s most visible enforcement tools. Since the first ISP blocking request was issued in November 2019, Australian providers have restricted access to 1,774 illegal gambling and affiliate websites.

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The broader enforcement effort stretches back even further. Since tighter action against offshore gambling operators began in 2017, more than 230 illegal services have withdrawn from the Australian market instead of continuing to operate in breach of local rules.

Regulator Warns Consumers

ACMA continues to caution Australians against using offshore gambling platforms, even when they appear legitimate. Unlicensed operators are not required to provide the consumer safeguards that apply to authorised wagering services, leaving customers exposed if disputes arise or funds disappear.

To help players identify legitimate operators, the regulator maintains a public register of licensed wagering services. It also provides guidance on reporting suspected illegal gambling websites and protecting users from unlicensed operators.

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Sources: www.acma.gov.au