Australia’s Gambling Blocklist Reaches 1,788 Domains
The Australian Communications and Media Authority published the new request on August 20 after investigations found both services in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. It is the regulator’s first public blocking update since July 15, when ten websites were named and the running total stood at 1,774.
Casea and Crown96 Enter the Latest Round
Casea and Crown96 are the two services identified in the August notice. ACMA did not publish details about the products they offered or the specific provisions breached.
The regulator can seek ISP blocking when a website provides prohibited interactive gambling to people in Australia. Examples include online casinos, online slots and online in-play sports betting. The same mechanism can be used against unlicensed wagering services and websites advertising illegal operators.
That gives the program a wider reach than offshore casino domains alone. Affiliate and promotional websites can also be blocked when they direct Australian users toward gambling services that breach local rules.
Consumers can check ACMA’s register to see whether a wagering provider is licensed to operate in Australia.
ISP Blocking Becomes a Regular Enforcement Measure
Australia began using ISP blocks against illegal gambling websites in November 2019. Since then, the list has grown to 1,788 gambling and affiliate domains.
The previous ACMA update came on July 15 and put the figure at 1,774. That release included Zizobet, KingAUD, Lucky Vibe, Daily Spins, Gambiva and five other websites.
A block does not shut down the operator or remove the website from the internet. Instead, Australian internet providers restrict access to the targeted address. ACMA can use the measure alongside investigations, formal warnings and court action.
The regulator says the aim is to reduce exposure to services operating outside Australia’s gambling rules.
Over 230 Services Have Left Australia
ACMA says over 230 illegal gambling services have withdrawn from the Australian market since stronger enforcement of online gambling laws began in 2017. Consumer protection remains central to the regulator’s case. An offshore platform may look legitimate while lacking the safeguards attached to licensed Australian wagering services. If withdrawals are refused or another dispute arises, local customers may have fewer options for resolving it.
The August batch is small, with only two sites named. The wider pattern is harder to miss. Website blocking has become a routine part of Australian gambling enforcement. It cannot remove an offshore operator from the internet, but it can make access harder and gives ACMA a mechanism it can use again when new domains reach Australian users.