What platforms are officially allowed by ACMA
1) The role of ACMA in regulating online gambling
ACMA - Australian Communications and Media Authority - controls the internet gambling market and applies the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) 2001. This body determines who has the right to provide services to Australian players and blocks illegal sites.
2) What platforms are considered officially allowed
ACMA does not issue licenses on its own, but recognizes the validity of licenses of certain jurisdictions and operators that comply with Australian laws. Key conditions:
3) Types of permitted platforms
1. Online sports betting bookies
Bet365 Australia, Sportsbet, Neds, Ladbrokes AU, TAB.
Must be licensed by one of the states or territories (e.g. Northern Territory Racing Commission).
2. Horse and dog racing betting platforms
UBET, Palmerbet and others operating under local licenses.
3. Lottery services
The Lott, Oz Lotteries - have government regulation.
4. Bingo and charity gambling events
Allowed subject to licensing and targeted use of funds.
4) What is prohibited even with a license
Online slots and virtual casino games (roulette, blackjack, baccarat).
Live casinos with real dealers.
Non-IGA real money games.
5) How to check if the platform is allowed
1. Checking the license on the operator's website and in the ACMA registry.
2. View ACMA blacklist - updated weekly and contains all blocked domains.
3. Jurisdiction reconciliation - the platform must be Australian licensed or operate under interstate agreements.
4. Studying the conditions - legal platforms always publish the rules, limits and contacts of the regulator.
6) Example of current permitted operators (2025)
Bet365. com. au - Northern Territory Racing Commission licence.
Sportsbet. com. au - Northern Territory Racing Commission licence.
TAB. com. au - New South Wales licence.
Ladbrokes. com. au - Northern Territory Racing Commission licence.
TheLott. com is a state lottery.
7) Conclusion
Officially authorized ACMA platforms are only those operators that comply with IGA 2001, have an approved license and operate within the framework of Australian laws. All other sites, even with foreign licenses, can be blocked, and access to them is limited. Checking platform status before signing up is key to playing safely and legally in Australia.
ACMA - Australian Communications and Media Authority - controls the internet gambling market and applies the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) 2001. This body determines who has the right to provide services to Australian players and blocks illegal sites.
2) What platforms are considered officially allowed
ACMA does not issue licenses on its own, but recognizes the validity of licenses of certain jurisdictions and operators that comply with Australian laws. Key conditions:
- 1. Presence of a legal license in Australia or jurisdiction allowed to work with the AU market.
- 2. IGA 2001 compliance - interactive casino services are prohibited, but other gambling formats are allowed.
- 3. Registration of the operator in the official register of permitted platforms.
- 4. Absence of violations and blacklisting ACMA.
3) Types of permitted platforms
1. Online sports betting bookies
Bet365 Australia, Sportsbet, Neds, Ladbrokes AU, TAB.
Must be licensed by one of the states or territories (e.g. Northern Territory Racing Commission).
2. Horse and dog racing betting platforms
UBET, Palmerbet and others operating under local licenses.
3. Lottery services
The Lott, Oz Lotteries - have government regulation.
4. Bingo and charity gambling events
Allowed subject to licensing and targeted use of funds.
4) What is prohibited even with a license
Online slots and virtual casino games (roulette, blackjack, baccarat).
Live casinos with real dealers.
Non-IGA real money games.
5) How to check if the platform is allowed
1. Checking the license on the operator's website and in the ACMA registry.
2. View ACMA blacklist - updated weekly and contains all blocked domains.
3. Jurisdiction reconciliation - the platform must be Australian licensed or operate under interstate agreements.
4. Studying the conditions - legal platforms always publish the rules, limits and contacts of the regulator.
6) Example of current permitted operators (2025)
Bet365. com. au - Northern Territory Racing Commission licence.
Sportsbet. com. au - Northern Territory Racing Commission licence.
TAB. com. au - New South Wales licence.
Ladbrokes. com. au - Northern Territory Racing Commission licence.
TheLott. com is a state lottery.
7) Conclusion
Officially authorized ACMA platforms are only those operators that comply with IGA 2001, have an approved license and operate within the framework of Australian laws. All other sites, even with foreign licenses, can be blocked, and access to them is limited. Checking platform status before signing up is key to playing safely and legally in Australia.
