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ACMA enforcement timeline

Every public Australian Communications and Media Authority action against wagering operators since the ISP block programme launched in 2019. Each row links to the original ACMA media release.

Date Operator Type Summary Outcome Source
2026-04-12Tabcorp HoldingsDirection to complySix wagering providers including Tabcorp found in breach of BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register obligations following ACMA investigation.Direction to comply; further breach risks civil penalties up to $469,500 per contravention.ACMA media release, January 2026 ->
2026-04-12LightningBetDirection to complyBetStop self-exclusion register breach – accepted bets from a registered tester.Remedial direction issued.ACMA media release ->
2026-04-12BetfocusDirection to complyBetStop self-exclusion register breach.Remedial direction issued.ACMA media release ->
2026-04-12TempleBetDirection to complyBetStop self-exclusion register breach.Remedial direction issued.ACMA media release ->
2026-04-12PicklebetDirection to complyBetStop self-exclusion register breach.Remedial direction issued.ACMA media release ->
2026-04-12BetChampsDirection to complyBetStop self-exclusion register breach.Remedial direction issued.ACMA media release ->
2026-04-11Tabcorp HoldingsInfringement notice (proposed)Federal Court proceedings filed alleging $158,400 in illegal in-play tennis bets.Civil penalties pending.AAP / ACMA media release ->
2026-03-15Bass BetISP block requestUnlicensed offshore wagering site blocked under Interactive Gambling Act.Site blocked at ISP level for Australian users.ACMA monthly enforcement bulletin ->
2026-03-15BetWhaleISP block requestUnlicensed offshore wagering site blocked.Site blocked at ISP level.ACMA monthly enforcement bulletin ->
2026-03-15JackBitISP block requestUnlicensed offshore casino site blocked.Site blocked at ISP level.ACMA monthly enforcement bulletin ->
2026-03-15Tiki CasinoISP block requestUnlicensed offshore casino site blocked.Site blocked at ISP level.ACMA monthly enforcement bulletin ->
2026-02-27MultipleSearch engine takedown57 illegal gambling domains removed from Google Search results following ACMA notification, including 41 gambling sites and affiliated marketing pages.Domains delisted from Australian search results.iGaming Today, February 2026 ->
2026-02-03Industry-widePenalties summaryACMA issued AUD $5.4 million in penalties to wagering companies during 2025-2026 for breaching email and SMS marketing rules under spam legislation.Penalties paid by multiple operators.EmailExpert / ACMA ->
2025-08-13PolymarketISP block requestCrypto-based prediction market blocked after ACMA found it offered prohibited interactive gambling and unlicensed regulated interactive gambling services to Australians, including in-play sports betting and election event contracts.Domain blocked at ISP level. Operator Adventure One QSS issued formal warning 2 July 2025; no response received.ACMA media release, August 2025 ->
2025-04-22SportsbetInfringement noticeSportsbet sent direct marketing messages without consent or unsubscribe facility, breaching Spam Act 2003.AUD $2.5 million civil penalty paid to Commonwealth.ACMA media release, April 2025 ->
2024-11-08Entain (Ladbrokes / Neds)Infringement noticeEntain Group operators sent marketing emails to BetStop-registered customers in breach of Interactive Gambling Act.AUD $1.7 million civil penalty.ACMA media release ->
2024-09-20bet365Direction to complybet365 directed to improve customer identity verification processes after acceptance of bets from accounts with insufficient KYC.Compliance plan submitted.ACMA monthly bulletin ->
2024-06-14PointsBetInfringement noticePointsBet failed to meet pre-commitment messaging obligations.AUD $396,000 civil penalty.ACMA media release ->
2023-10-15Industry rolloutBetStop launchBetStop National Self-Exclusion Register launched. All wagering operators required to integrate within 90 days.Industry-wide compliance obligation now active.ACMA ->
2019-11-01Industry-wide programmeISP block programme launchACMA began requesting ISP blocks of illegal offshore gambling services. As at April 2026, more than 1,296 sites have been blocked since the programme launched.1,296 sites blocked to date; 220 illegal services have voluntarily withdrawn from the Australian market since enforcement began.ACMA enforcement summary ->

Data updated when new ACMA actions are published. Where an operator is one of our reviewed bookmakers, the operator name links to its review page where the same enforcement is captured in the operator-specific compliance log.

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