The Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) recently took action against unlawful wagering platforms targeting Australian users during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Their inquiry focused on twenty sites providing services such as internet casinos and live betting that were available within Australia. Of these, eighteen websites were determined to be in breach of Australian regulations. Consequently, three of the sites have stopped providing services to Australians, and Australian internet service providers have restricted access to an additional fifteen. An ACMA representative, Carolyn Lidgerwood, stressed that these illicit sites lacked the customer safeguards mandated for licensed Australian gaming providers. She advised enthusiasts to be cautious of these operators who frequently attempt to capitalize on the fervor surrounding large athletic competitions.
These online platforms disseminate negative information and are illegitimate wagering destinations. Users lack any safeguards, and even in the event of a victory, receiving any portion of the purported winnings is improbable.
Authorities in Australia are taking stringent measures against these dubious enterprises. Several platforms, including Lucky7even and Zota Bet, have already been deactivated, and this action is ongoing.