According to the report, the ACMA carried out a review of more than 200 offshore sports betting providers in the lead up to and during the World Cup. The tournament took place in Australia and New Zealand between the 20th of July and the 20th of August 2023.
In its review, the regulator identified a number of sports betting providers that were operating in the Australian market without a proper license issued by a relevant local gaming authority. These were identified through customer complaints and websites with a high volume of traffic prior to and during the tournament.
21 online sports betting providers were investigated following the review.
The majority of sites in question also provided casino-style gaming which is prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
ACMA Report on Illegal Wagering During 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup ACMA Report on Illegal Wagering During 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup against unlicensed gambling operators during the calendar year 2023 can be seen on the ACMA website.
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