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Australia Orders Blocking of More Illegal Gambling Sites as ACMA Total Reaches 1,850
ACMA Targets Three More Illegal Gambling Websites
According to ACMA’s official announcement, investigations determined that Gday77, SpinBet and X4Bet were operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The regulator subsequently requested that Australian internet service providers restrict access to the three platforms.
Website blocking remains one of ACMA’s enforcement mechanisms for disrupting unauthorised online gambling services targeting Australian consumers. The latest action builds on previous enforcement measures, including ACMA’s blocking of 12 illegal gambling websites announced earlier in 2026.
Since the first blocking request in November 2019, the regulator’s cumulative total has reached 1,850 gambling and affiliate websites. Separately, more than 230 illegal gambling services have exited the Australian market since ACMA began enforcing updated online gambling rules in 2017.
Regulator Highlights Consumer Protection Risks
ACMA warned that unlicensed gambling platforms can appear legitimate while operating without the safeguards available through authorised services.
The regulator said:
Even if an illegal service looks legitimate, it’s unlikely to have important customer protections.
Consumers using these platforms may struggle to recover deposited funds or receive winnings. The regulator also identified identity fraud as a significant concern, particularly where unauthorised websites collect banking information, identification documents and other sensitive personal data.
ACMA encourages Australians to verify whether a wagering provider is licensed before creating an account or transferring money.
Enforcement Coincides With Illegal Gambling Awareness Week
The latest blocking announcement coincides with the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, organised by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). Running from 9 to 13 November 2026, the campaign promotes greater awareness of unauthorised gambling services and encourages consumers to verify licensing information.
As previously reported by Ace Alliance, IAGR introduced a gambling licence-checking tool as part of the international initiative. While the campaign focuses on education and prevention, ACMA’s latest action demonstrates direct enforcement against illegal operators.
What Does This Mean for the iGaming Industry?
For operators and affiliates, the latest figures demonstrate Australia’s continued efforts to restrict access to unauthorised gambling services. Website blocking can disrupt access to platforms, although it does not necessarily establish that an operator has ceased operating internationally.
The enforcement action also reinforces the importance of jurisdiction-specific compliance, particularly for businesses that distribute gambling products or direct traffic to Australian consumers. Alongside offshore enforcement, ACMA continues supervising licensed providers. Previous investigations have included breaches of Australia’s national self-exclusion requirements.
The latest announcement introduces no new legislative requirements but confirms that website blocking remains an active component of Australia’s regulatory approach to illegal online gambling.
