The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal online gambling sites, after investigations found these services to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

The latest sites blocked include: Gday77, SpinBet, X4Bet.

The latest blocking action coincides with the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, an initiative of the International Association of Gambling Regulators to help consumers identify and avoid illegal or unlicensed online gambling services.

The ACMA is reminding consumers that even if an illegal service looks legitimate, it’s unlikely to have important customer protections. This means Australians who use these services risk losing their money. 

Unlicensed sites can also expose users to the risk of identity fraud, as they may misuse or fail to protect identity documents, banking details and other sensitive information.

Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement options used by the ACMA to protect Australians against illegal online gambling. Since the ACMA made its first blocking request in November 2019, 1,850 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked.

Over 230 illegal services have also pulled out of the Australian market since the ACMA started enforcing new illegal online gambling rules in 2017.