ACMA Casino Lock Rate
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Review of ACMA activities
ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) implements mechanisms to protect users from illegal online clubs, including blocking access through ISPs under the Telecommunications Act and the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Blocking volume since 2019
Since November 2019, ACMA has blocked about 1,279 illegal sites, including casinos and partner platforms.
In addition, about 220 operators voluntarily left the market after increasing control, starting in 2017.
Locks in Q1 2025
Between January and March 2025, ACMA sent requests to block 61 illegal sites, all of which were unsuitable for Australian law.
Latest Action (Mid 2025)
In June, seven regular sites were blocked - such as Casiny, CoinPoker, Crown Play and others. The total number of blocked reached 1,251.
By August, the score reached 1,296 blocked sites, including such as Polymarket, Slot Mafia and others.
Table: ACMA Lock Dynamics
Conclusion
The average frequency of blocking is about 200 sites per year since the end of 2019.
Q1 2025 showed active growth - + 61 sites.
Summer 2025 has strengthened the trend - fast blocking of new platforms.
ACMA continues to increase pressure on illegal operators, combining blocking, warnings and educational work.
Review of ACMA activities
ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) implements mechanisms to protect users from illegal online clubs, including blocking access through ISPs under the Telecommunications Act and the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Blocking volume since 2019
Since November 2019, ACMA has blocked about 1,279 illegal sites, including casinos and partner platforms.
In addition, about 220 operators voluntarily left the market after increasing control, starting in 2017.
Locks in Q1 2025
Between January and March 2025, ACMA sent requests to block 61 illegal sites, all of which were unsuitable for Australian law.
Latest Action (Mid 2025)
In June, seven regular sites were blocked - such as Casiny, CoinPoker, Crown Play and others. The total number of blocked reached 1,251.
By August, the score reached 1,296 blocked sites, including such as Polymarket, Slot Mafia and others.
Table: ACMA Lock Dynamics
| Period | Number of blocked sites | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| November 2019 - end 2024 | ~ 900 → 1,117 | Initial Lock Campaign |
| January - March 2025 | + 61 | Single Quarterly Increase |
| June 2025 | 1,251 | Her blocking of seven new sites |
| August 2025 | 1,296 | And then - 45 + sites added |
Conclusion
The average frequency of blocking is about 200 sites per year since the end of 2019.
Q1 2025 showed active growth - + 61 sites.
Summer 2025 has strengthened the trend - fast blocking of new platforms.
ACMA continues to increase pressure on illegal operators, combining blocking, warnings and educational work.
