The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has called for the blocking of six more offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites it said were operating illegally in the country.
Casino Moons, Winnerama, Extra Vegas, Win Paradise, LegitGamblingSites.com and Gamblers Lab were all investigated by ACMA and found to be operating in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001.
As a result, ACMA has contacted local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and requested that the site be blocked in Australia.
About 568 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked since ACMA made its first block request in November 2019.
More than 170 illegal services have also exited the Australian market since the ACMA began enforcing new illegal offshore gambling rules in 2017.
“ACMA is reminding consumers that no matter how legitimate a service may appear, it is unlikely to provide significant customer protection,” ACMA said. “This means Australians who use illegal gambling services risk losing money.”
ACMA issued its first formal warning to suppliers earlier this month after Proxous Advanced Solutions was found to have violated the law by providing gaming software to 13 illegal online casinos.
An ACMA investigation found that by sublicensing Realtime Gaming (RTG) branded software products used in casinos, Proxous knowingly engaged in the provision of prohibited interactive gambling services to Australians. I was found to have violated the Interactive Gambling Act.
Illegal casino brands deemed to be operating illegally include Fair Go Casino, Two Up Casino, Free Spin, BoVegas, Uptown Pokies, Uptown Aces, Red Dog Casino, Slots Empire, Cherry Gold Casino, Play Croco, Aussie Play, Ozwin Casino and more. Reel of joy.
