TLDR
- Australia’s ACMA ordered ISPs to block six more illegal gambling websites including Play Jonny, WooSpin, and Wonaco
- A total of 1,708 illegal gambling and affiliate sites have been blocked since November 2019
- Over 230 illegal services have left the Australian market since enforcement began in 2017
- ACMA warned consumers that unregulated sites lack player protections and risk financial loss
- The regulator urged Australians to verify licensing status before using any online gambling service
ACMA Orders Blocking of Six More Sites
Australia’s communications regulator has ordered internet service providers to block six more illegal gambling websites operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority confirmed the latest round of blocking targets Play Jonny, ACO96, TCL99, Waboom77, Wonaco, and WooSpin.
These sites were found to be offering gambling services to Australian consumers without proper authorization.
ACMA said website blocking is one of several tools it uses to protect Australians from illegal online gambling. The regulator has been issuing blocking requests since November 2019.
Since that first request, a total of 1,708 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked across the country.
The regulator also reported that more than 230 illegal gambling services have pulled out of the Australian market entirely. Those withdrawals have occurred since ACMA began enforcing updated rules on illegal online gambling in 2017.
The six new additions bring the blocked list further in line with the regulator’s stated goal of reducing access to unlicensed offshore operators.
Consumer Risks and Warnings
ACMA issued a warning alongside the blocking orders. The authority said Australians who use unlicensed gambling sites risk losing their money with little to no recourse.
Unregulated platforms do not offer the same player protections that licensed operators are required to provide under Australian law.
The regulator encouraged consumers to check whether a gambling provider holds a valid license before signing up or placing bets.
ACMA maintains an official list of licensed gambling service providers on its website. The list is designed to help individuals confirm whether a site is authorized to operate in Australia.
The authority also said consumers can lodge complaints against unlicensed sites through its website. Additional consumer protection guidance is available there as well.
ACMA’s enforcement strategy relies heavily on website blocking as a frontline measure. The regulator has used it consistently over the past several years to target operators that continue to serve the Australian market without authorization.
The latest action fits within a long-running pattern of enforcement activity. ACMA has taken a steady approach, issuing blocking orders in regular intervals as new illegal sites are identified.
The regulator’s figures show that enforcement pressure has had a measurable effect. The combination of site blocking and direct enforcement has pushed hundreds of operators to exit the market voluntarily.
For Australian consumers, the message from ACMA has remained consistent. The regulator advises checking licensing status first and avoiding platforms that do not meet the standards required under the country’s regulated gambling framework.
ACMA said it will continue to monitor the market and take action against operators found to be in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
As of May 2026, 1,708 illegal gambling websites have been blocked and over 230 unlicensed services have withdrawn from Australia since enforcement efforts began.
