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Sportsbet ‘urged ACMA to soften enforcement statement’

admin December 31, 2025 0 Comments

A gambling company, Sportsbet, reportedly leaned on Australia’s communications watchdog to tone down the wording of a public enforcement announcement, according to documents released under freedom of information laws. ABC News reports that in 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) fined Sportsbet a then-record AUD 2.5 million ($1.7 million) after finding the company […]

ACMA makes further request to block illicit gambling platforms

admin September 18, 2025 0 Comments

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has made a request for more illicit online gambling sites to be blocked, after investigations showed they were violating the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The regulator has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to prohibit the following websites: Slot Lounge Betzillo FastSpin99 Spinit PokiesPro ACMA states that since […]