ACMA Warns Unlicensed Gambling Operators for Violations of Australian Law
- Three operators targeted: SlotCatalog, Lucky Block, and Rooli.
- Violations: Offering unlicensed gambling services to Australian customers.
- Law cited: Breaches of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA).
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to three international gambling operators—SlotCatalog, Lucky Block, and Rooli—for operating without proper authorisation under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The operators were found to have provided gambling services linked to Australian customers without obtaining the required licences.
ACMA’s investigation revealed that each platform facilitated access to unlicensed casino-style gambling or betting services, directly breaching Australian regulations designed to protect consumers from unlawful offshore gambling activities.
- SlotCatalog
SlotCatalog, represented by Mr. Fedir Havlovskyi, was found to have promoted unauthorised links to gambling services accessible by Australian users. ACMA determined these actions violated the IGA, resulting in a formal warning issued to Mr. Havlovskyi. - Lucky Block
Igloo Ventures SRL, trading as Lucky Block, provided online casino games and in-play betting services targeting Australians without a valid licence. ACMA’s findings confirmed that the platform actively operated in contravention of IGA licensing requirements. - Rooli
Dama N.V. and Strukin Limited, operating under the brand Rooli, were similarly flagged for offering unlicensed casino games to Australian users. ACMA confirmed the platform breached subsection 15(2A) of the IGA by operating without local authorisation.
Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001 is designed to safeguard consumers by prohibiting unlicensed offshore gambling services. These recent warnings reinforce ACMA’s commitment to enforcing compliance with the law and protecting Australians from potentially harmful gambling practices.
The formal warnings serve as a reminder to international operators that they must obtain proper licensing before targeting Australian customers. Non-compliance with the IGA can result in legal action and significant penalties.
