Three online gambling platforms received warnings for offering unauthorized gambling services to customers in Australia.
ACMA Issues Warnings to Offshore Gambling Operators
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently issued formal warnings to three international gambling providers—SlotCatalog, Lucky Block, and Rooli—for violating Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). Each provider was found offering unlicensed gambling services accessible to Australian users, violating IGA sections aimed at controlling offshore gambling operations and shielding consumers from unlicensed content.
Following an investigation, ACMA determined that SlotCatalog, represented by Mr. Fedir Havlovskyi, had facilitated access to unlicensed gambling services by linking Australian users to casino platforms without proper authorization. As a result, ACMA issued a formal warning to Mr. Havlovskyi for breaching the IGA.
Warnings for Lucky Block and Rooli Operators
Similarly, Igloo Ventures SRL, operating as Lucky Block, received a warning after ACMA concluded that its online casino games and in-play betting services had links to Australian users but lacked a valid license. This breach underscored that Lucky Block was actively making such services available to Australians, against IGA requirements.
Finally, Rooli—operated by Dama N.V. and Strukin Limited—was warned for providing unlicensed casino games accessible to Australians. ACMA’s investigation confirmed Rooli’s lack of local authorization, contravening subsection 15(2A) of the IGA.
The ACMA’s warnings reinforce the requirement for foreign gambling operators to secure appropriate licensing before offering services in Australia.
