Can block access to an illegal site
1) Legal basis for interlocks
In Australia, illegal gambling sites are blocked as part of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). This law prohibits unlicensed operators from providing services to Australian players.
Control and technical execution are entrusted to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which has the right to:
2) Exactly how lockdown happens
The blocking process includes several stages:
Technically, blocking is performed using:
3) Is it possible to bypass the lock
From a technical point of view, you can bypass the blocking using VPN, proxy servers or site mirrors. However:
4) Risks for players when bypassing locks
1. Loss of deposit - the illegal operator has no obligations to the player.
2. Data theft - especially when entering personal documents or bank details.
3. Lack of legal protection - in the event of a conflict, it is impossible to contact the regulator.
4. Fraudulent copies - mirrors are often created for phishing purposes.
5) Statistics and effectiveness
Since the introduction of the blocking mechanism, ACMA has restricted access to more than 4,000 gambling sites and their mirrors.
Most major international brands stop offering services to Australians after being listed by ACMA, reducing risks to players.
6) Withdrawal
Yes, in Australia they really block access to illegal gambling sites by ACMA decision.
For players, this is not legally responsible, but the use of workarounds increases the risk of financial losses and data leakage.
The safest choice is to use only licensed and proven platforms that are available without bypassing locks.
In Australia, illegal gambling sites are blocked as part of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). This law prohibits unlicensed operators from providing services to Australian players.
Control and technical execution are entrusted to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which has the right to:
- Add sites to the official list of prohibited;
- Contact Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access.
2) Exactly how lockdown happens
The blocking process includes several stages:
- 1. Monitoring and identifying violators - ACMA analyzes sites advertising or offering prohibited gambling services.
- 2. Investigation - checking domain ownership, license availability, terms of service.
- 3. Official warning to the operator (in some cases).
- 4. Request to communication providers to block - sites become inaccessible from Australian IP addresses.
Technically, blocking is performed using:
- DNS filtering (requests to prohibited domains are redirected or blocked);
- IP blocking (restricting access to specific IP addresses of servers).
3) Is it possible to bypass the lock
From a technical point of view, you can bypass the blocking using VPN, proxy servers or site mirrors. However:
- This is not a violation of the law for the player, but increases the risk of getting into a fraudulent clone.
- When using mirrors, the security of data and payments cannot be guaranteed.
- ACMA regularly adds mirrors and new domains to block lists.
4) Risks for players when bypassing locks
1. Loss of deposit - the illegal operator has no obligations to the player.
2. Data theft - especially when entering personal documents or bank details.
3. Lack of legal protection - in the event of a conflict, it is impossible to contact the regulator.
4. Fraudulent copies - mirrors are often created for phishing purposes.
5) Statistics and effectiveness
Since the introduction of the blocking mechanism, ACMA has restricted access to more than 4,000 gambling sites and their mirrors.
Most major international brands stop offering services to Australians after being listed by ACMA, reducing risks to players.
6) Withdrawal
Yes, in Australia they really block access to illegal gambling sites by ACMA decision.
For players, this is not legally responsible, but the use of workarounds increases the risk of financial losses and data leakage.
The safest choice is to use only licensed and proven platforms that are available without bypassing locks.
