ACMA measures to ban illegal sites with slots
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the key body responsible for monitoring compliance with the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) and the ban on real-money online slots in Australia. ACMA measures are aimed at restricting access to illegal platforms and protecting players from unverified operators.
1. Main tasks of ACMA
Identifying sites that offer Australians illegal gambling, including online slots.
Use of technical and legal instruments to terminate their activities.
Informing the public about the risks of playing on illegal platforms.
2. Key measures against illegal sites
1. Monitoring and investigations
ACMA regularly scans the Internet for violations.
Uses player complaints as a source of information.
Checks content, geo-targeting and betting mechanisms.
2. Notifying Operators
The first step is a formal warning to stop providing services to Australians.
The notice may contain information about violations and a reference to the provisions of the IGA.
3. Blocking access
If the operator refuses to comply, ACMA sends a request to ISPs to block domains.
DNS and IP locks are used, as well as URL filtering.
4. Interaction with payment systems
ACMA can inform banks and payment providers about illegal operators in order to stop financial transactions.
5. International cooperation
In case of serious violations, ACMA interacts with foreign regulators to influence offshore operators.
3. Sanctions and legal implications
Fines for companies - up to 1.8 million AUD per day for continuing illegal activities.
Fines for individuals managing illegal sites - up to 360 thousand. AUD per day.
Entering the resource into the official register of prohibited sites.
4. Restrictions and calls
VPNs and mirrors allow operators to temporarily bypass locks.
A quick change of domain names and hosting requires constant updating of lists.
Some offshore jurisdictions do not cooperate with Australian authorities.
5. Final conclusion
ACMA applies a set of measures against illegal sites with online slots: from investigations and notifications of operators to blocking access and interacting with payment systems. Despite the difficulties, these actions significantly reduce the availability of prohibited gambling for Australian players and help reduce the risk of fraud.
1. Main tasks of ACMA
Identifying sites that offer Australians illegal gambling, including online slots.
Use of technical and legal instruments to terminate their activities.
Informing the public about the risks of playing on illegal platforms.
2. Key measures against illegal sites
1. Monitoring and investigations
ACMA regularly scans the Internet for violations.
Uses player complaints as a source of information.
Checks content, geo-targeting and betting mechanisms.
2. Notifying Operators
The first step is a formal warning to stop providing services to Australians.
The notice may contain information about violations and a reference to the provisions of the IGA.
3. Blocking access
If the operator refuses to comply, ACMA sends a request to ISPs to block domains.
DNS and IP locks are used, as well as URL filtering.
4. Interaction with payment systems
ACMA can inform banks and payment providers about illegal operators in order to stop financial transactions.
5. International cooperation
In case of serious violations, ACMA interacts with foreign regulators to influence offshore operators.
3. Sanctions and legal implications
Fines for companies - up to 1.8 million AUD per day for continuing illegal activities.
Fines for individuals managing illegal sites - up to 360 thousand. AUD per day.
Entering the resource into the official register of prohibited sites.
4. Restrictions and calls
VPNs and mirrors allow operators to temporarily bypass locks.
A quick change of domain names and hosting requires constant updating of lists.
Some offshore jurisdictions do not cooperate with Australian authorities.
5. Final conclusion
ACMA applies a set of measures against illegal sites with online slots: from investigations and notifications of operators to blocking access and interacting with payment systems. Despite the difficulties, these actions significantly reduce the availability of prohibited gambling for Australian players and help reduce the risk of fraud.
