The Interactive Gambling Act
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 is a key Australian federal law governing the field of online gambling. It was adopted to protect citizens from illegal gambling and provide a responsible, safe and regulated playing space.
The law applies to online casinos, bookmakers, poker platforms and any other interactive gaming service available online.
The main provisions of the IGA are:
What does this mean for a player?
You have the right to participate in online gambling if the operator is allowed by law
Do not play on sites that do not comply with IGA - such sites may be blocked
Before registering, it is important to check if the site is on the ACMA blacklist
The law aims to protect your data, transparency of conditions and prevent gambling addiction
How does the IGA protect players?
Obliges providers to provide risk information
Supports self-constraining and self-locking tools
Prohibits aggressive marketing and hidden conditions
Supports anti-gambling addiction programs
Recommendations:
Conclusion:
The law applies to online casinos, bookmakers, poker platforms and any other interactive gaming service available online.
The main provisions of the IGA are:
- It is illegal to offer online casinos and slot machines to Australian players unless the operator has an Australian licence.
- It is allowed to provide services to Australians in the field of sports betting and lotteries - but only if strict conditions are met.
- Advertising of unlicensed gaming platforms is banned in Australia.
- Players are not responsible if they play on a prohibited platform - the responsibility lies with the operator.
- The ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) monitors compliance with the law and can block sites and fine violators.
What does this mean for a player?
You have the right to participate in online gambling if the operator is allowed by law
Do not play on sites that do not comply with IGA - such sites may be blocked
Before registering, it is important to check if the site is on the ACMA blacklist
The law aims to protect your data, transparency of conditions and prevent gambling addiction
How does the IGA protect players?
Obliges providers to provide risk information
Supports self-constraining and self-locking tools
Prohibits aggressive marketing and hidden conditions
Supports anti-gambling addiction programs
Recommendations:
- 1. Only play with licensed operators
- 2. Check the legality of the site through the official ACMA resource (https://www.acma.gov.au)
- 3. Do not use VPN to bypass restrictions - this may violate local laws
- 4. Check out the Responsible Game and Security sections on our website
Conclusion:
- The Interactive Gambling Act is not a ban on gambling, but a framework for honesty and security.
- It protects players from fraud, regulates the market and gives confidence that the game takes place in the legal field. If you value transparency - following the IGA is a guarantee of trust and calm.