ACMA seeks blocks on three gambling websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has asked internet providers to restrict access to Gday77, SpinBet and X4Bet after investigations found the operators breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

The latest requests take ACMA’s tally to 1850 blocked websites, comprising illegal gambling sites and affiliate sites, since its first request in November 2019. More than 230 illegal services have left the Australian market since ACMA began enforcing new rules in 2017.

The action coincides with the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, coordinated by the International Association of Gaming Regulators, which runs until November 13.

ACMA warned that customers of illegal services risk losing their money and being exposed to identity fraud.