Three more offshore black-market sites banned in Australia after ACMA request
Australian communications body hits out at Curaçao-linked Jackpoty, A Big Candy and John Vegas Casino for operating without a licence
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested Australian internet service providers to block three offshore black-market gambling sites.
The ACMA found Jackpoty, A Big Candy and John Vegas Casino all to be in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Jackpoty is a brand owned by Curaçao-licensed firm DAMA N.V. Casinos, which has its registered address in Cyrpus.
A Big Candy also has links to the Caribbean island and Cyprus while John Vegas Casino is owned by Hollycorn N.V – once again licensed in Curaçao and registered in Cyprus.
Since the regulator made its first blocking request in November 2019, 995 illegal gambling and affiliate sites have been blocked in Australia.
Furthermore, more than 220 illegal services have pulled out of the country since the ACMA started enforcing new offshore gambling laws in 2017.
An ACMA spokesperson said: “The ACMA is reminding consumers that even if a service looks legitimate, it’s unlikely to have important customer protections. This means Australians who use illegal gambling services risk losing their money.”
In April 2024, the ACMA uncovered 18 illegal gambling operators as part of its investigation around the Women’s World Cup.
Following the implementation of credit card bans for online betting earlier this month, the ACMA’s sanctioning powers were further strengthened by the Australian government.