The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling websites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The latest sites blocked include: A Big Candy Jackpoty John Vegas Casino Website blocking is one of a …
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ACMA blocks illegal iGaming and affiliate sites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) undertook investigations that found some offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The following step was for ACMA to request that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block those sites which include among others: …
Read More »Kayo breaches Australian gambling advertising rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that sports streaming service Kayo, provided by Hubbl Pty Limited (Hubbl), breached gambling advertising rules by presenting gambling advertisements during live sports events outside allowed times. The ACMA investigated Hubbl following complaints from viewers relating to live streams of a number …
Read More »Australian Parliament approves self-exclusion bill
The Australian Senate and House of Representatives have passed new legislation to establish a National Self-Exclusion Register for those at risk of problem gambling behaviours. The register will be administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and is designed to provide greater protection to online gambling consumers, particularly …
Read More »Australia to block illegal gaming websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is going to block access to illegal gambling websites hosted offshore in cooperation with internet service providers (ISPs). The authority will investigate suspect sites and, if unable to take enforcement action order internet providers to block them. ACMA recently saw its powers expanded …
Read More »Australia regulator tougher restrictions on advertising
Australian national media regulator confirmed plans to extend a ban on betting adverts during live sport events to cover streaming platforms. The Australian regulator body announced new rules that ban gambling advertising during live sporting events streamed online. The new law, which comes into force on 28 September, prohibits gambling …
Read More »JustBet могут запретить в Австралии
Онлайн-оператор спортивных ставок JustBet имел поддельную лицензию на деятельность в Австралии. Австралийское управление связи и средств массовой информации (АСМА) сообщает, что компания JustBet зарегистрирована в Панаме, а ее IP-адрес ведет в Коста-Рику, но компания не имеет лицензии ни в одном австралийском штате. Тем не менее, оператор, который предлагает криптовалютные и …
Read More »Australian authorities investigates JustBet activities
The online sports betting operator JustBet had a fake license to operate in Australia. Despite its Australian link, the site is registered by a Panamanian and a trace of its IP address revealed it was based in the Costa Rican capital of San Jose — the hub of the international …
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