The regulator noted a “very high level of compliance” with the new ban on the use of credit cards and digital currencies for online wagering.
Australia.- The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published its 2024–25 compliance report, stressing its focus on stricter enforcement of the National Self-Exclusion Register (NSER), monitoring of new credit card and cryptocurrency payment bans, and enhanced measures against illegal offshore operators.
The regulator opened 10 new investigations and closed 10 investigations during the period. It finalised six enforcement cases. Among them, Betchoice paid a AU$1m (US$658,000) penalty and agreed to a two-year independent review of its systems and training. Ultrabet and PointsBet accepted 18-month enforceable undertakings with similar audit and remediation requirements, while ReadyBet received a remedial direction. Topbet and Vicbet were formally warned.
The NSER, which allows Australians to self-exclude from all licensed wagering platforms, had nearly 45,000 active exclusions by June 2025.
ACMA reported a “very high level of compliance” with the ban on the use of credit cards, credit-related products and digital currencies for online wagering, which came into effect in June 2024. It reported that no investigations have been needed and that all 50 operators that initially referenced banned payment methods in their terms and conditions had removed them by June 30, 2025.
Meanwhile, ACMA has strengthened its fight against illegal offshore gambling through new disruption tools and partnerships. Working with AUSTRAC under the Fintel Alliance Micro-Laundering and Illegal Gambling Project, the agency is coordinating with banks and law enforcement to block payments to black-market sites, including those using domestic systems such as PayID.
Over 220 unlicensed operators have exited the Australian market since expanded enforcement began eight years ago. ACMA also contacted 63 software providers whose licensed games appeared on unregulated sites; 34 companies responded with compliance actions, including geo-blocking their content in Australia.
The regulator noted a “very high level of compliance” with the new ban on the use of credit cards and digital currencies for online wagering. Australia.- The Australian Communications and…
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