The Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) has been taking action against businesses violating gaming regulations, issuing several cautions in recent periods.
Although released late last month, the information regarding these cautions is just now surfacing.
One firm, Mad Entertainment, was examined and cautioned for numerous violations of the Interactive Gaming Act 2001 (IGA) with its platform, Golden Lion.
The inquiry discovered that Golden Lion was providing casino-type games to Australians without proper approval from Australian authorities and had connections on its site specifically aimed at Australian users.
Paloma Media, the operator of esports wagering site Thunderpick, made a comparable mistake.
For a certain duration, patrons could reach Thunderpick even though the site lacked a permit to function in Australia.
Dama and Friolion Limited, providers for Betibet, also received official cautions after it was revealed that Betibet could be accessed by clients using Australian internet services.
This wasn’t the sole occurrence where Dama and Friolion Limited were determined to be in violation of the regulations.
Dama was also cautioned for permitting Greenspin, Slotman, and Jeetcity to operate in Australia without a license, while Friolion also received a caution for Greenspin and Slotman.
It appears these businesses may have overlooked the IGA, which indicates that a website is deemed to have a connection to Australian customers if “any of its patrons are physically located in Australia.”
Online platforms offering paid participation in games of luck or ability, with the possibility of winning rewards, are classified as gambling platforms. To safeguard users, the ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) maintains a roster of authorized gambling entities on its platform. These entities hold licenses from Australian regulatory commissions, such as the NSW Liquor & Gaming Authority, among others.
Lately, the ACMA has taken action against numerous operators for regulatory infractions. As an illustration, Ladbrokes, Neds, bet365, and Sportsbet were all discovered to be non-compliant with live wagering regulations.