TLDR
- Australia’s communications watchdog added 12 new domains to its illegal gambling block list
- Sites include 7Signs, Chromabet, Donbet, Duospin, Freshbet, and others operating without licenses
- The regulator has now blocked 1,751 illegal gambling and affiliate websites since the regime began
- 230 services have voluntarily withdrawn, but mirror sites keep replacing blocked ones
- The crackdown has expanded to target influencers promoting illegal gambling inside Australia
Australia has blocked 12 more online gambling websites as its ongoing enforcement campaign against unlicensed operators continues to grow.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority named the newly blocked sites as 7Signs, Chromabet, Donbet, Duospin, Freshbet, Slots Gem, Jacks Club, and Lucky Start, among others.
The regulator said these platforms had been operating in Australia without the required licences under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Some of the sites were also offering products banned in Australia, including online casino games of chance.
How the Blocking Process Works
The authority identifies suspected illegal gambling websites, investigates them, and then directs internet service providers to block access to them.
Each website is reviewed individually before action is taken. The process is repeated as new sites are flagged.
Since the blocking regime started, the regulator has suspended 1,751 illegal gambling and affiliate websites. It has also taken action against a number of suppliers.
A further 230 services have chosen to withdraw from the Australian market voluntarily.
Despite those numbers, the problem has not gone away. Many blocked operators have responded by setting up mirror sites and continuing to target Australian users.
This means each round of blocking can quickly be followed by new replacement domains, keeping the regulator’s workload high.
Crackdown Expands to Influencers
The authority has also widened its focus beyond the websites themselves.
It has gone after people inside Australia who help illegal operators reach customers, including social media influencers who advertise these gambling platforms.
This move shows the regulator is not only targeting offshore operators but also the promotional networks that connect those operators to Australian users.
By targeting influencers, the authority is trying to cut off more of the pathways used to steer Australians toward illegal sites.
The latest 12-domain block fits into this broader pattern of enforcement. The regulator treats illegal online gambling as an ongoing compliance issue rather than a one-time fix.
With the blocked site count now above 1,750, and new domains still being added, Australia’s communications watchdog shows no signs of slowing its campaign against unlicensed online gambling.
