ACMA Blocks Emu Casino and Fair Go Casino Brands

This story was published more than 4 years ago.

Casino operators Emu Casino and Fair Go Casino have both been effectively banned in Australia, as the Australian Communications and Media Authority has requested that internet service providers block access to the sites.

The sites will effectively have access blocked to them by customers whose ISPs comply with the request. The ACMA claims that the games are prohibited under the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001, and that numerous complaints were filed to regulators.

Speaking about the decision ACMA Chair Nerida O'Loughlin said, "Emu Casino and Fair Go Casino are illegal sites that target Australians, and between the two we have received more than 50 complaints about their conduct.

"They're happy to take your money when you lose, but people have reported to us that they refuse to pay out winnings.

"If you have funds deposited with these-or any other an illegal offshore gambling site-you should withdraw those funds now."

O'Loughlin did not explain how she expects players at Emu Casino or Fair Go Casino to accomplish that last suggestion if they have been blocked at an ISP level.

The Australian government began making online casino betting more difficult a few years ago by threatening legal action against sites and regulators that accepted Australian players. Since that time many reputable operators have stopped offering their services to Oz, leaving a void that has been filled by a load of new Australian themed sites run by opportunistic crooked operators.

Complaints and enquiries to us here at Casino Listings from Australian players looking for help because of non payment and various other rip-offs have sky-rocketed since ACMA's action began. Interestingly, despite ACMA's characterisation in their statement, Emu Casino is regarded as one of the better operators still offering services to Australian customers.

No comment from either casino brand was available as of press time.

Related casinos

CasinoJurisdictionRatingPlay
EmuCasinoCuraçaoPlay

About the author

Kingston Li // Asia Correspondent
Kingston Li
Kingston is a big fan of Baccarat and Texas Hold'em Poker and has tested his skills in tournaments around Asia and the world. He covers the latest gambling news from Asia for Casino Listings. In his spare time, Kingston enjoys hiking, video gaming, and playing disc golf.
3 replies • Last post

Comments

auCL-Ed
StaffStaff
CL-Ed's picture
Location: Sydney
Joined: 7 Sep 2007
Posts: 10400
Thanks given: 6286
Thanks received: 5350
20 November 2019 - 10:43pm
#1

Related thread where this is already being discussed:
Emu and fairgo casino blocked by ISP in Australia

sharpe

Always play it safe! Consult our list of rogue casinos and warnings before depositing at a new casino.
Post in our forums to earn CLchips which can be used to buy real prizes in our CLchips shop.

bgsharpe
Forum AngelForum Angel
sharpe's picture
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Joined: 4 Nov 2014
Posts: 7646
Thanks given: 4239
Thanks received: 1165
22 November 2019 - 2:29pm
#2

I've read the forum post about this matter through your link Ed...those ACMA guys must be out of their minds blocking the mentioned casinos (justified or not) without warning and giving any time to customers withdrawing their funds first...from my understanding those casinos have been working legal in Australia?

auCL-Ed
StaffStaff
CL-Ed's picture
Location: Sydney
Joined: 7 Sep 2007
Posts: 10400
Thanks given: 6286
Thanks received: 5350
25 November 2019 - 1:23am
#3

No they have never been working legally but neither are they based in or operating in Australia, so its one for the legal scholars to debate whether the law is relevant or even applies to them. To be fair to ACMA they are just doing what they have been instructed by their bosses in government.

sharpe

Always play it safe! Consult our list of rogue casinos and warnings before depositing at a new casino.
Post in our forums to earn CLchips which can be used to buy real prizes in our CLchips shop.