Australia Blocks Two More Illegal Gambling Websites
Australia.- 21 August 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers to block access to Casea and Crown96 after finding that both platforms were operating in breach of Australian interactive gambling law.
The action forms part of the regulator’s continuing enforcement campaign against offshore operators offering unauthorised gambling services to Australian consumers.
Interactive Gambling Act Breaches
ACMA investigations found that Casea and Crown96 were operating contrary to the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
As a result, the authority requested that Australian internet service providers restrict access to both websites.
Website blocking is one of several enforcement tools used to reduce access to illegal online gambling services.
1,788 Websites Blocked Since 2019
ACMA issued its first illegal-gambling website blocking request in November 2019.
Since then, the cumulative number of gambling and affiliate-marketing websites blocked has reached 1,788.
The figure reflects Australia’s sustained regulatory strategy of disrupting consumer access to unauthorised offshore services.
More Than 230 Services Leave Australia
Enforcement has also resulted in operators withdrawing voluntarily from the market.
Since ACMA began enforcing strengthened offshore gambling rules in 2017, more than 230 illegal services have exited Australia.
The regulator therefore combines website blocking with investigations and other enforcement measures intended to reduce the availability of unauthorised gambling products.
Consumer Risks
ACMA warned that illegal gambling websites can appear similar to legitimate services.
However, these platforms may not provide the consumer safeguards required of authorised Australian operators.
One of the key risks is that customers using illegal services may have limited protection if funds or winnings are not returned.
Checking Authorised Operators
The regulator advises consumers to verify that a wagering service is authorised before using it.
ACMA maintains a public register allowing customers to check whether a provider is licensed to operate legally in Australia.
The measure is intended to make regulated services easier to identify and reduce exposure to illegal offshore operators.
Industry Context
Australia maintains one of the more active digital enforcement regimes targeting offshore gambling.
Domain blocking operates alongside other regulatory measures designed to restrict operators that fail to comply with the Interactive Gambling Act.
The approach also requires international gambling businesses considering Australia to carefully assess which products can legally be offered and under what conditions.
Next Steps or Impact
The addition of Casea and Crown96 brings the total number of websites blocked since 2019 to 1,788 and confirms that ACMA continues to regard access restrictions as a central enforcement tool.
For offshore operators, the action reinforces the risk of exclusion from the market when prohibited or unauthorised services are offered.
For consumers, the regulator continues to recommend using only wagering services listed on Australia’s official licensing register.
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