The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued its first formal warning to suppliers after it found that Proxous Advanced Solutions 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.
The casinos, which rely on RTG branded software provided by Proxous to provide online casino services, were previously discovered by ACMA to offer illegal gambling in Australia. ACMA has also issued blocking orders against each brand.
The formal warning marks the first time ACMA has taken action against a company involved in supplying software to illegal gambling operators.
“More than 170 of these services have exited the Australian market since the ACMA began enforcing new illegal offshore gambling rules in 2017,” ACMA said. “Consumers should be aware that although online gambling services may appear legitimate, they are unlikely to have the significant customer protections required of a licensed service.”
The warning comes after ACMA last month called on the country’s internet service providers to block access to another 11 offshore gambling websites.
ACMA confirms that Pokie Island, Rich Palms, Lucky Tiger Casino, Megaslot, Bitkingz, Parimatchwin, Casino Rocket, Montecryptos, Cabarino, Robin Roo and Jackpot Jill VIP all operate in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001. I found
Also last month, the ACMA set out a number of rules for the country’s new self-exclusion register for online and phone gambling, and revealed it would be called ‘BetStop’.
BetStop allows you to self-exclude yourself from all Australian licensed online and telephone wagering services for periods ranging from 3 months to permanent exclusion.
Once a player is registered with BetStop, licensed betting providers are required to close their personal betting accounts, block them from placing bets, open new accounts and prevent them from sending marketing messages.
Domestic betting providers are also required to promote BetStop through their website, mobile app and marketing.
