National Casino Review: Blocked by ACMA (Status Update)

National Casino is blocked in Australia. ACMA, the federal regulator, named it on 1 September 2021 among the illegal offshore gambling sites it had asked Australian internet providers to block, and six National Casino domains are on ACMA’s published blocked list, including nationalcasino.com (checked 16 October 2026). We no longer recommend National Casino to anyone in Australia. This review now covers what happened, what it means if you still have an account, and where to find casinos we review that do accept Australians.

This page used to read very differently, Bros. Our old National Casino review said it had “a legit license”. We have pulled the rating and every sign-up link, and rebuilt the page from ACMA’s own records.

The casinos in the box at the top of this page are the alternatives we rechecked in October 2026: each accepts Australians and none is on ACMA’s blocked list. They are offshore sites without an Australian licence, so read their terms before you sign up. If gambling is costing you more than you planned, Gambling Help Online is free and confidential on 1800 858 858, 24/7.

National Casino Status at a Glance (16 October 2026)

Why ACMA Blocked National Casino

Here is the short version of the law. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 bans offering online casino games and online pokies to Australians, and Australia issues no licences for them, so every online casino that takes Australian players is offshore and outside the Act. ACMA, the regulator, investigates those sites and asks local internet providers to block the ones it finds in breach. As of 24 September 2026 it had blocked 1,822 since November 2019.

National Casino was part of the batch ACMA announced on 1 September 2021. The list now holds 6 addresses for the brand. That pattern usually means the casino keeps switching to fresh mirror domains as the old ones are blocked, and ACMA keeps adding the mirrors as it finds them. The block is not new: it dates back to September 2021, and our review should have caught up with it long before now.

Why the Site May Still Open for You

Blocking is carried out by internet providers, not by the casino, so it does not catch every connection. If you see ACMA’s “website blocked” page, the domain is blocked. If you do not, your provider may not have applied the block yet, or you may have reached a mirror that is not on the list. Neither makes the casino legal to offer its games in Australia.

Using a VPN or picking another country at sign-up is a bad idea. Most offshore terms say a false location voids winnings, and you would be giving the casino a ready-made reason to refuse a payout.

If You Already Play at National Casino

If you joined before the block, the aim is simple: stop the money going in, get any balance out, and keep a paper trail in case something goes wrong.

1. Stop depositing. Any new deposit adds to the amount at risk, so switch off saved cards and auto top-ups too.
2. Take screenshots of your balance, pending withdrawals, bonus status and transaction history, with dates.
3. Deal with any active bonus. Bonus money usually locks your balance until wagering is complete. If you only want your cash, ask support in writing to cancel the bonus first.
4. Get verification done early. Offshore casinos hold payouts until ID, address and payment checks clear, so upload clear copies once and keep a record of when you sent them.
5. Mind the withdrawal caps. Check the daily, weekly and monthly limits in the cashier or terms before you request a large amount, because a big balance may come out in instalments.
6. Put the request in writing. Use live chat or email rather than phone, and save the transcripts.
7. Know the dispute route. No Australian regulator, ombudsman or tribunal can order an offshore casino to pay. Our old review named a licence from Curaçao; if the casino still shows a licence in its footer, that regulator’s complaints process is the only formal route left. If you paid by card, ask your bank about its dispute process, but do not expect a chargeback to succeed on gambling losses you authorised.

If chasing a balance is affecting your sleep, money or relationships, call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858. BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, covers licensed Australian wagering providers only, so ask National Casino support to close your account as well. Our responsible gaming page lists more services.

What Changed Since Our Old Review

Our earlier review made the following points. We list them so returning readers can see what has changed, not as a current description of National Casino, and we have not reverified them for this update.

• Operator: Techsolutions Group N.V.
• Licence: Curaçao
• Launched: 2020
• Welcome offer: 100% up to A$500 plus 100 free spins at 40x
• Verdict: Said it had “a legit license”

The licence point is the one that needs correcting. A licence from Curaçao lets a casino operate under that jurisdiction’s rules; it does not allow it to offer online casino games to people in Australia, and ACMA’s block applies whatever licence the casino holds.

Where to Look Instead

A casino now reaches our Australian list only if all of these hold on the day we check:

1. None of its domains is on ACMA’s published blocked-websites list.
2. The brand is not named in any of ACMA’s blocking releases.
3. Its Australian lobby loads from an Australian connection and Australia is not on its restricted-country list.
4. There is no “confirm you are outside Australia” declaration or similar trap in its pages.

OscarSpin, Nine Casino, Jet4Bet and Goldex passed those checks in October 2026. They are offshore with no Australian licence, so read the full reviews and terms first. Our safer casino guide covers the warning signs, and the Australian reviews hub shows the status of every brand we have rechecked.

National Casino FAQ

Is National Casino blocked in Australia?

Yes. ACMA named National Casino in its media release of 1 September 2021, and 6 of its domains are on the published blocked list (checked 16 October 2026).

Is it illegal for me to play at National Casino?

The IGA offence belongs to the operator, not the player. But you have no Australian regulator to help in a dispute, access can disappear at any time, and the casino’s own terms may let it void winnings if you are in a restricted location.

How do I withdraw my money from National Casino?

Stop depositing, screenshot your balance, cancel any active bonus, complete verification and request the withdrawal in writing, keeping within the cashier limits. Save every support transcript.

Is National Casino licensed?

Our old review gave the licence as Curaçao, with the operator named as Techsolutions Group N.V.. We have not rechecked that for this update, and no offshore licence makes online casino games legal to offer in Australia.

Which casinos can I use instead of National Casino?

OscarSpin, Nine Casino, Jet4Bet and Goldex accepted Australians and were not blocked or named by ACMA when we checked in October 2026. All are offshore with no Australian licence, so read their reviews and terms first.

Where can I get help with gambling?

Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858, any time, free and confidential. BetStop covers licensed Australian wagering providers only, so self-exclude with offshore casinos directly as well.