The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced that it has added eight more unlicensed online gambling and affiliate marketing websites to its list of sites blocked in the Australian market.
According to the ACMA announcement, the regulator has requested that internet service providers (ISPs) block access to:
- Jogi Casino
- Dundee Slots
- Lucky Hunter
- Lucky Wins
- Lukki Casino
- Spin Fever
- Clubhouse Casino
- Winport Casino
Following an investigation, the ACMA found that all websites listed are in direct breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and should not be accessible in the Australian market.
Since it first began limiting access to illegal gambling websites in November 2019, the ACMA has blocked 975 unlicensed gambling websites. while approximately 221 unlicensed gambling businesses have pulled out of the Australian market since 2017.
According to the latest global gambling statistics, Australia has the highest gambling losses per person at around AU$1850 ($1200/€1210) per year.
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.
