The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently issued formal warnings to three international gambling service providers – SlotCatalog, Lucky Block, and Rooli – for violating the Interactive Gambling Act (IGA) of 2001.
Investigations revealed that each operator was providing unlicensed gambling services to Australian customers, breaching IGA provisions designed to regulate offshore gambling activities and protect Australian consumers from prohibited gambling content.
ACMA's investigation found that SlotCatalog, represented by Mr. Fedir Havlovskyi, facilitated illegal gambling services.
By promoting links to casino-style gambling platforms accessible to Australian users, SlotCatalog was found to assist in the illegal provision of these services.
Consequently, ACMA issued a warning to Mr. Havlovskyi for violating the IGA.
Similarly, the operator of the Lucky Block brand, Igloo Ventures SRL, also received a warning, as ACMA concluded that its online casino-style games and in-play betting services were connected with Australian customers without a valid license.
The findings emphasize that Lucky Block actively offered these services to Australians, violating the IGA's licensing requirements.
Lastly, ACMA's investigation revealed that Rooli provided unlicensed casino games to Australian customers, following which Dama NV and Strukin Limited, operating under the Rooli name, received formal warnings.
ACMA confirmed that Rooli operated without local authorization, breaching section 15(2A) of the IGA.
These warnings serve as a reminder to foreign gambling entities that they must obtain appropriate licenses before offering services to Australians.
