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ACMA Targets 10 Illegal Gambling Websites

ACMA continues to crack down on illegal gambling websites in Australia by maintaining its blocking orders. The regulator has recently blocked 10 websites in its latest enforcement action.

Written by Casino House Group Editorial Team

Published on July 21, 2026

Summary

ACMA continues to crack down on illegal gambling websites in Australia by maintaining its blocking orders.
The regulator has recently blocked 10 websites in its latest enforcement action.
Australia is still addressing illegal gambling by targeting operators and influencers within the country.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has identified 10 illegal gambling websites in its newest crackdown on the industry.

New round of blocking orders by ACMA leads to 10 websites’ suspension

The regulator has been targeting unauthorized gambling websites in the country for some time, having blocked 1,774 operators and affiliate websites since the blocking orders started in November 2019. The latest wave targets 10 specific online sites, including Zizobet, KingAUD, Lucky Vibe, Daily Spins, Gambiva, Pokies99, and Hot Pokies Group, among others. The watchdog claims these sites have been operating in the country without a license or offering unauthorized products. These blocking orders are part of enforcing compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, which underpins all regulated gambling in the country. Since the new gambling rules were introduced, ACMA also witnessed 230 services voluntarily exiting the market, as many of these were well-known international operators concerned about potential issues with their overseas licenses.

ACMA continues to address offshore gambling sites that target Australians

The ACMA has once again reminded Australians that connecting to offshore gambling websites can lead to financial losses and the exposure of personal data to malicious parties. The regulator is actively working to reduce the impact of illegal gambling websites, making substantial efforts to eliminate them. In May, they blocked an additional six sites. ACMA also addressed MMA fighter Jamie Mullarkey's promotion of an illegal gambling service, advising him against such actions. Mullarkey fully complied with the regulator's guidance.