(AsiaGameHub) - Australia's communications regulator has blocked a number of websites operating outside the nation's licensed gambling market, which includes the creatively titled Mafia Casino. A total of 19 online gambling and affiliate websites have been blocked by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), as authorities maintain a firm stance against unlicensed operators. The newly blocked sites are: Bass Bet, BetWhale, CasinOK, Cleobetra, Diva Spin, FatPirate, Free Spinz, Gransino, JackBit, Legiano, Mafia Casino, Magius, Monster Win, NewLucky, Nonbetstop.com, Slotexo, Talismania, Tiki Casino and Vegas Hero. The authority commented: "The ACMA is reminding consumers that even if a service appears legitimate, it probably lacks essential customer protections. Australians who use illegal gambling services are therefore at risk of losing their money." Preventing access to a vast number of websites presents a significant challenge for regulators, creating a 'whack-a-mole' situation where operators frequently change their branding to evade detection. Concurrently, the ACMA has issued a formal warning to the sports betting company Chasebet. An investigation found ...