The Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA) has issued its initial official caution to a vendor, Proxous Advanced Solutions.
The caution was given after the ACMA discovered 13 internet casinos, all illicitly providing services to Australians, were utilizing Proxous’ live gaming (RTG) branded software products. The regulatory body alleges Proxous was intentionally furnishing these casinos with software, violating Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
The ACMA had previously examined and determined each of these providers were unlawfully offering services to Australian patrons. They encompass names like Fair Go Casino, Two Up Casino, and Free Spin, alongside several others.
In essence, the ACMA is stating these casinos depended on Proxous’ software to function, and that the vendor understood precisely what was transpiring. The ACMA has already taken measures to restrict these casinos.
This action is a substantial move for the ACMA, as it’s the first instance they’ve pursued a technology supplier, not solely the operators themselves. It conveys a powerful message that they are resolute about suppressing unlawful online gambling in Australia.
The ACMA, which regulates communications and media in Australia, is taking a hard line against unlawful betting. While they haven’t previously issued official cautions to businesses for “supplying software for participation in illicit wagering,” that’s changing now!
This action follows the recent launch of their self-exclusion platform, BetStop. This system allows individuals struggling with gambling to block their own access to all authorized internet gambling for a minimum of three months. It seems the ACMA is deeply committed to safeguarding susceptible Australians.
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