ACMA Blocks Nine Offshore Gambling Sites
Australia’s communications regulator has added nine more offshore gambling sites to its national blocklist. The move expands a long-running effort to limit access to unlicensed platforms targeting local players. The authority continues to apply stricter tools to protect consumers and enforce national law.
Regulator Expands Blocking Measures
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) asked internet service providers to block nine gambling sites that breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The request followed a series of investigations that confirmed the operators offered unlicensed services to Australian users. The list includes Cashed, King Maker, Posido, Spinight, Spinsy, next2go-au.com, The Pokies Reviews, Topio Networks and wizbet.app.
ACMA stated that next2go-au.com and wizbet.app were fake versions of licensed platforms, which increased the risks for players. The regulator also urged users not to engage with offshore websites because they lack consumer protections and offer no payout guarantees. Additionally, ACMA reminded players to verify licences through its public register, which remains the most direct way to confirm legitimacy. These steps underline the authority’s approach to reducing illegal activity in the Australian market.
Enforcement Efforts and Consumer Protection
ACMA said ISP blocking is one of several enforcement tools used to safeguard players from unregulated gambling services. Since November 2019, the regulator has blocked 1,369 illegal gambling and affiliate websites through similar actions. It also confirmed that roughly 220 offshore operators exited the Australian market after previous investigations.
These results show continuing regulatory pressure across the sector, alongside closer monitoring of high-risk practices. The latest action follows reports that offshore websites have targeted self-excluded players, exposing them to serious harm. Because illegal services ignore responsible gambling requirements, they can place vulnerable users in unsafe situations. ACMA therefore encouraged players to report suspicious websites so that enforcement teams can start new investigations
