ACMA blocks MyStake in latest enforcement sweep
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- Australia’s media regulator has directed ISPs to block eight illegal gambling sites, including Santeda International B.V.-operated MyStake.
- The action brings the total number of sites blocked since November 2019 to 1,564, with over 225 operators having voluntarily exited the Australian market.
- MyStake has faced scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions following reports of unlicensed activity targeting restricted markets.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block eight illegal online gambling websites, including crypto casino MyStake, following investigations that found each service in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
The regulator published the action on 18 March 2026.
Eight sites blocked
The latest sites added to the ACMA blocklist include C***spin, Frumzi, Great Win, MyStake, Oh My Spins, RetroBet, The Dog House 2 Slot, and Viperwin.
MyStake is operated by Santeda International B.V. RetroBet is owned and operated by Stable Tech N.V., a Curaçao-registered entity confirmed across multiple operator filings. ACMA’s authority to request ISP-level blocking derives from section 313 of the Telecommunications Act 1997.
The current enforcement appears limited to DNS blocking via Australian ISPs, with no indication the regulator has submitted new requests to Google to de-index the domains from search results.
Since the regulator issued its first blocking request in November 2019, 1,564 illegal gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked. Over 225 illegal services have also exited the Australian market since ACMA began enforcing offshore gambling rules in 2017.
MyStake’s wider scrutiny
The inclusion of MyStake adds an international dimension to the ACMA action. Websites in the Santeda network, including Velobet, Donbet, Goldenbet and MyStake, previously operated under a Curaçao licence held by Santeda International B.V. Website footers now reference a different entity, GTW B.V., which holds a B2C licence in Curaçao.
That licence shows as expired in December 2025 per local register filings, though under Curaçao law operators may continue trading ahead of a formal renewal.
MyStake is among the Santeda International B.V.-owned brands previously accused of targeting UK players without a licence. Santeda International B.V. was also among the operators banned in Sweden under the Gambling Act in 2024.
Consumer risk warning
ACMA accompanied the blocking order with a consumer advisory. The regulator warned that even if a gambling service appears legitimate, it is unlikely to offer consumer protections, meaning users risk losing their money with no recourse under Australian law.
Australians are directed to the ACMA’s register to verify if a wagering service holds a valid licence to operate in the country.
The ACMA action adds to a pattern of coordinated pressure on MyStake and its corporate network across multiple jurisdictions. If that pressure produces a genuine market exit, or simply another corporate restructuring, remains the question for industry observers.
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