# Links and referrals to illegal services: ACMA's October warnings

> ACMA's release of 22 October 2026 (MR 34/2026): warnings over promoting an illegal gambling service, with links treated as facilitating access. Penalty amounts.

Source: https://bookiechecklist.com/note-acma-warnings-links-to-illegal-sites/
Updated: 2026-11-13

On 22 October 2026 ACMA warned two former AFL players over promoting an illegal gambling service (release MR 34/2026). It said that hyperlinks and redirects to such a service count as facilitating access. Civil penalties reach A$65,520 per contravention and A$2,730,000 for an individual. Source: ACMA release, checked 13 November 2026.

## What was published

ACMA issued formal warnings. It did not name an illegal service in our summary, and neither do we. No individual is named here.

The release also says ACMA has increased its monitoring. The earlier warning of 7 July 2026 to a social media influencer is in our source notes as well.

**Where this stands:** two warnings on 22 October, linked to one earlier warning in July.

## The amounts

Both amounts follow from the penalty unit, which is A$364 from 1 July 2026.

**Penalty amounts · ACMA MR 34/2026 · checked 2026-11-13**

| Case | Penalty units | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Per contravention (civil penalty) | 180 × A$364 | A$65,520 |
| Facilitating access, individual | 7,500 × A$364 | A$2,730,000 |

An earlier ACMA page quotes lower sums, based on the previous unit of A$330. They are out of date, and we use the new figures.

**Where this stands:** the two sums reproduce from the unit value, so the arithmetic is checkable.

## What it changes on this site

We do not name illegal services or link to them, and we list only operators found in the register. The [offshore betting guide](https://bookiechecklist.com/illegal-offshore-bookmakers/) explains the rules, and the [warning signs checklist](https://bookiechecklist.com/spot-an-illegal-betting-site/) helps you recognise a site that is not licensed.

The action is also in the [ACMA actions log](https://bookiechecklist.com/acma-actions-2026/).

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## FAQ

**What did ACMA announce on 22 October 2026?**

Warnings to two former AFL players for promoting an illegal gambling service (MR 34/2026). ACMA said it has stepped up monitoring.

**Do links to illegal sites count?**

ACMA says hyperlinks and redirects to such a service count as facilitating access to it.

**What are the penalty amounts?**

Up to A$65,520 per contravention, and up to A$2,730,000 for an individual who facilitates access, at a penalty unit of A$364 since 1 July 2026.

**Does this site name or link to illegal services?**

No. We name no such service and link to none. We list only operators found in the ACMA register.