Intelligence · Enforcement
Australia’s ACMA continues offshore-site blocking program
ACMA reported continued blocking action against illegal gambling and affiliate websites under the Interactive Gambling Act.
Australia’s ACMA reported continued blocking action against illegal online gambling and affiliate sites under the Interactive Gambling Act. The programme focuses on access to offshore websites rather than only on domestic licence holders.
The context
Website blocking is one regulatory tool among several, and its practical reach can change as domains and services shift. It remains important because it shows how a regulator can target distribution and discovery as well as operators.
What we are watching
We are watching for new ACMA blocking notices, enforcement data, and any legal challenges to the programme.