What online casinos are banned in Australia: List of restrictions
1) Legislative framework
Online gambling in Australia is regulated by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) and overseen by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). The law applies to all operators offering interactive gambling services to Australians, regardless of their geographic location.
2) Major bans for online casinos in Australia
2. 1. Provision of prohibited gambling services
Live casino (roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, etc., with real dealers live).
Virtual casino games (slots, roulette, blackjack and other games with real bets) - in a format available online for Australians.
Interactive poker on the Internet (including tournaments and cash games).
2. 2. Provision of services without Australian licence
Any operator not authorised in Australia is not authorised to take players from the country.
Even international licenses (Malta, Curacao, Gibraltar) do not give the right to work in the AU market.
2. 3. Acceptance of bets on prohibited events
Bets on random events not related to permitted sports or lotteries.
Exotic bets that can be considered a gambling service without proper registration.
2. 4. Aggressive and misleading advertising
Advertising of prohibited gambling, including targeted online advertising.
Promises of "guaranteed winnings" or hiding real bonus conditions.
Promotion of illegal sites through affiliated programs.
2. 5. Provision of services without responsible play mechanisms
Lack of self-locking tools, deposit limits and rates.
Ignoring mandatory gambling risk notifications.
2. 6. Violation of data protection rules
Storage and processing of personal data without encryption and protection.
Transfer of data to third parties without user consent.
3) How ACMA applies prohibitions
Blocking sites via DNS and IP.
Removing apps from the App Store and Google Play.
Financial restrictions: prohibiting banks and payment systems from processing transactions with illegal operators.
Penalties for operators - up to millions of dollars for violation of IGA.
4) What remains allowed
Online sports betting and horse racing through licensed operators.
Lotteries, including public and private, licensed in AU.
Social casinos without real cash bets.
Conclusion:
Online gambling in Australia is regulated by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) and overseen by the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority). The law applies to all operators offering interactive gambling services to Australians, regardless of their geographic location.
2) Major bans for online casinos in Australia
2. 1. Provision of prohibited gambling services
Live casino (roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, etc., with real dealers live).
Virtual casino games (slots, roulette, blackjack and other games with real bets) - in a format available online for Australians.
Interactive poker on the Internet (including tournaments and cash games).
2. 2. Provision of services without Australian licence
Any operator not authorised in Australia is not authorised to take players from the country.
Even international licenses (Malta, Curacao, Gibraltar) do not give the right to work in the AU market.
2. 3. Acceptance of bets on prohibited events
Bets on random events not related to permitted sports or lotteries.
Exotic bets that can be considered a gambling service without proper registration.
2. 4. Aggressive and misleading advertising
Advertising of prohibited gambling, including targeted online advertising.
Promises of "guaranteed winnings" or hiding real bonus conditions.
Promotion of illegal sites through affiliated programs.
2. 5. Provision of services without responsible play mechanisms
Lack of self-locking tools, deposit limits and rates.
Ignoring mandatory gambling risk notifications.
2. 6. Violation of data protection rules
Storage and processing of personal data without encryption and protection.
Transfer of data to third parties without user consent.
3) How ACMA applies prohibitions
Blocking sites via DNS and IP.
Removing apps from the App Store and Google Play.
Financial restrictions: prohibiting banks and payment systems from processing transactions with illegal operators.
Penalties for operators - up to millions of dollars for violation of IGA.
4) What remains allowed
Online sports betting and horse racing through licensed operators.
Lotteries, including public and private, licensed in AU.
Social casinos without real cash bets.
Conclusion:
- Online casinos in Australia operate under severe restrictions. Everything related to interactive casino services is prohibited and does not have a local license. ACMA actively blocks sites and advertising channels, and players who choose illegal platforms risk losing money and being left without legal protection.
