The Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) is taking strong action against illicit wagering platforms, expanding its blocklist with additional sites. Platforms such as Lucky7even, 50 Crowns, and Zota Bet are among the recent additions. Since launching this endeavor in 2019, the ACMA has restricted access to over 900 suspicious gambling websites and their partners. They’ve also successfully ceased operations of 221 unlawful gambling enterprises.
Any website providing gambling services to Australians without proper licensing is a target, encompassing online casinos, slot games, and sports wagering. They are also pursuing platforms functioning without appropriate authorization or those delivering unregulated services.
On a related note, the Australian gambling landscape is experiencing heightened scrutiny. bet365, a prominent industry player, is currently the subject of an investigation by AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence unit.
At the beginning of this month, the Australian financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC, took measures against a number of businesses for failing to comply with regulations intended to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The head of AUSTRAC stressed how firms lacking robust protections become vulnerable to illicit activities.
Separately, the Royal Hotel located in Wallaroo incurred sanctions for breaching gambling regulations on numerous occasions.
Lastly, Adam Rytenskild, the Managing Director and CEO of Tabcorp, resigned from his position last week. This followed accusations of using inappropriate language at work, conduct considered unsuitable for someone in his role. Although Rytenskild stated he had no memory of using such language, he opted to step down.
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