iTWire Wednesday, 04 August 2021 10:32 ACMA blocks illegal online gambling sites
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is taking a proactive approach against illegal online gambling by blocking websites that promote and drive traffic toward online casino type services.
The ACMA, for the first time, has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block these affiliate advertising websites, which masquerade as independent reviewers of gambling services.
ACMA says blocking these sites is a priority as they provide direct links to illegal gambling services. ACMA notes that these websites also earn commission as they provide gambling services with web traffic.
ACMA asked ISPs to block the following:
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iTWire Thursday, 01 July 2021 10:50 ACMA wants Internet Service Providers to block more illegal gambling websites Featured
Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have been requested to block more illegal offshore gambling websites by the telecommunications industry regulator ACMA as the authority continues its rigorous campaign against illegal gambling.
The latest request by the Australian Communicatios and Media Authority is for ISPs to block the Kings Chance Service, following numerous complaints about the service and an ACMA investigation which found it to be operating in breach of the
ACMA also notes that over 130 illegal services have also pulled out of the Australian market since it started enforcing new illegal offshore gambling rules in 2017.
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