Warnings target operators who provide unlicensed online casino and betting services. Australia’s communications regulator sent formal warnings to offshore gambling operators. These companies illegally targeted Australian customers. 

These companies operated casino and betting platforms without Australian state or territory licenses. ACMA confirmed violations of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The regulator issued warnings throughout September. ACMA made these warnings public through October. Operators came from Curaçao, the Netherlands, and the Comoros Islands.

Sanctions Imposed on Hollycorn N.V. for Illegal Gambling Services

Hollycorn N.V. received sanctions. This company provides the Crown Gold casino. ACMA discovered the operator offered prohibited interactive gambling services with casino-style games. Australian customers accessed these services. The investigation showed Hollycorn N.V. violated subsection 15(2A) of the Interactive Gambling Act. The company provided services through an internet carriage service to Australian customers.

NovaForge Ltd faced an investigation for two services. These services were Playzilla and Spins of Glory. The company broke multiple provisions of the Act. NovaForge Ltd offered casino-style games and in-play betting services. The company lacked the necessary Australian licensing.

ACMA Issues Formal Warning to LBC Enterprises

LBC Enterprises operates LuckyBet. This company received a formal warning. LBC Enterprises provided unlicensed casino games and betting services. The services included prohibited in-play betting options. Ridley Media operates Joe Fortune. Stellar Ltd operates Malina Casino from the Union of Comoros. Both operators received sanctions. They offered illegal gambling services to Australian customers. Neither company held appropriate state or territory authorisation.

These enforcement actions show ACMA’s stronger approach. The regulator fights offshore gambling operators who target Australian consumers. These operators work outside Australia’s regulatory framework. The Interactive Gambling Act requires providers to hold valid state or territory licenses. Providers need these licenses to offer regulated interactive gambling services to Australians. Online casino games remain prohibited regardless of licensing status. Formal warnings serve as official notice. The regulator expects immediate compliance. Continued breaches could bring more severe penalties.