Quick answer

The Interactive Gambling Act regulates gambling delivered online, by app, telephone and related channels. ACMA identifies prohibited services including online casinos and certain betting products, publishes licensed wagering information and can take enforcement and disruption action.

What matters here

01

Covers online and phone gambling services.

02

Separates prohibited and regulated categories.

03

Restricts advertising of prohibited services.

04

Gives ACMA enforcement functions.

How to check it properly

  1. Read the current ACMA guidance and legislation.
  2. Distinguish service categories and regulator roles.
  3. Do not infer legality from access, currency or an offshore licence.
  4. Seek qualified advice for a specific situation.

Use the result to make a decision before a balance, promotion or time pressure is involved. If current terms, account information and support answers do not match, pause and resolve the conflict first.

Risk note

Use the current consolidated legislation and ACMA guidance; summaries can become outdated.

Common questions

Who enforces the Act?

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has key compliance and enforcement responsibilities.

Where can I check licensed wagering providers?

ACMA publishes a register of Australian-licensed interactive wagering services.

Sources and evidence

Material facts were last reviewed on . Dynamic details can change; verify them at the point of decision.

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