The Australian Communications and Media Authority has directed internet service providers to restrict access to 12 unlicensed gambling websites. The enforcement measure targets platforms operating outside federal authorization requirements.
Blocked Platforms and Market Impact
The updated restriction list covers 7Signs, ChromaBet, Donbet, Duospin, Freshbet, Slots Gem, Jacks Club, Lucky Start, Spinrise, Vinyl Casino, Wildsino, and Pointsbetz. Network operators must implement the blocks to maintain compliance with local licensing standards. The regulated segment now accounts for 64 percent of the industry, down from 74 percent in 2021. H2 Gambling Capital estimates Australian players allocate approximately $2.7 billion annually to unlicensed platforms. Domain restrictions encounter operational limitations as companies frequently register new web addresses and shift user engagement toward social media and streaming services. Additional compliance rules will activate in January 2027, establishing advertising restrictions for gambling promotions across television, radio, and online networks.Regulatory measures have expanded significantly over the past decade. ACMA records indicate 1,751 gambling websites have been blocked since 2019. More than 230 operators have withdrawn from the Australian market following enhanced oversight measures introduced in 2017.