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SpinFever Casino Review: Blocked by ACMA (Status Update)

SpinFever casino review for Australians: blocked by ACMA (23 May 2024). What it means for your account, and casinos that accept Aussies.

Tess MulliganBy Tess MulliganFact-checked by Grace WhitlockUpdated 6 min read

Market: Australia

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SpinFever has been blocked in Australia since 23 May 2024, when ACMA asked Australian internet providers to cut access to it. Spinfever1.com is on ACMA’s published blocked list (checked 16 October 2026). That is why this page is no longer a recommendation: it is a status review covering the block, your options as an existing player and the alternatives we have rechecked.

This page used to read very differently, Bros. Our old SpinFever review said it was “fully regulated and legit”. None of that matters once the regulator has blocked a site, so the rating and links are gone and the page now sticks to dated facts.

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.

SpinFever Status at a Glance (16 October 2026)

Question Finding
Is SpinFever blocked by ACMA? Yes. Named in ACMA’s media release of 23 May 2024
Domains on ACMA’s published list 1: spinfever1.com
Operator named in our old review Dama N.V.
Licence claimed in our old review Curaçao eGaming via Antillephone N.V.
Does an offshore licence make it legal here? No. Offering online casino games to people in Australia is an offence under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, whatever licence the operator holds
Do we recommend SpinFever to Australians? No. We do not list or link to any casino ACMA has blocked
Sign-up links on this page Removed

How SpinFever Ended Up on ACMA’s Blocked List

Australia does not license online casinos. Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), offering online casino games or online pokies to people in Australia is an offence for the operator, and advertising them is banned as well. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) enforces the Act, and one of its main tools is website blocking: it asks Australian internet providers to block sites it has found in breach. ACMA reported 1,822 sites blocked since November 2019, as of 24 September 2026.

SpinFever was part of the batch ACMA announced on 23 May 2024. Lucky Hunter was named in that release too, and its review carries the same status now. The block is not new: it dates back to May 2024, and our review should have caught up with it long before now.

Why the Site May Still Open for You

ACMA’s blocks are applied by each internet provider against specific addresses, and offshore casinos rotate between mirror domains, so a blocked brand can still open on some connections. That tells you nothing about whether it is allowed to serve you. It is not, and the risks below apply either way.

Do not use a VPN to get around a block or a casino’s country rules. Offshore casino terms routinely treat a disguised location as a breach and let the casino keep any winnings and close the account.

Still Holding a Balance at SpinFever?

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 topping up. Every new deposit adds to what you could lose if the account is frozen.
  2. Screenshot everything: balance, active bonuses, pending withdrawals and your transaction history, with the date showing.
  3. Check whether a bonus is running. Withdrawing during wagering normally forfeits the bonus and its winnings, and some casinos block the withdrawal altogether. Ask support in writing to remove it if you just want your cash.
  4. Complete verification once, properly. Expect to send photo ID, proof of address and proof of payment. Send clear copies, keep the originals and note the date.
  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. Request the withdrawal in writing through live chat or email, and save every transcript.
  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 eGaming via Antillephone N.V.; 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.

BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, does not cover offshore casinos, so if you want out for good, ask SpinFever to close and exclude your account directly. For free, confidential support, Gambling Help Online is on 1800 858 858. Our responsible gaming page lists more services.

What Our Old SpinFever Review Said

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

  • Operator: Dama N.V.
  • Licence: Curaçao eGaming via Antillephone N.V.
  • Welcome offer: deposit bonuses at 45x within 7 days
  • Verdict: Said it was “fully regulated and legit”

However the licence is described, it does not make SpinFever legal for Australians. No foreign licence permits online casino games or pokies to be offered here, and the block shows ACMA has found SpinFever in breach.

Where to Look Instead

Every brand on our Australian pages has to pass the same checks, and we rerun them regularly:

  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.

The full reviews of OscarSpin, Nine Casino, Jet4Bet and Goldex explain what each one offers Australians and where the catches are. All four passed our October 2026 checks; all four are offshore. Our safer casino guide covers the warning signs, and the Australian reviews hub shows the status of every brand we have rechecked.

SpinFever FAQ

Has ACMA blocked SpinFever?

Yes. ACMA named SpinFever in its media release of 23 May 2024, and its domain is on the published blocked list (checked 16 October 2026).

Can Australians legally play at SpinFever?

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.

Can I still get my money out of SpinFever?

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 SpinFever licensed?

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

What are the alternatives to SpinFever for Australians?

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.

Sources

  1. ACMA: Blocked gambling websites (list checked 16 October 2026)
  2. ACMA: About the Interactive Gambling Act
  3. ACMA media release, 23 May 2024 (names SpinFever)
  4. ACMA: Latest illegal online gambling websites blocked (24 September 2026)
  5. Gambling Help Online
  6. BetStop: National Self-Exclusion Register
Tess Mulligan

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Tess Mulligan

Australian guides: pokies and payments

Tess Mulligan writes the Australian payment and pokies guides on Casino Bros. Her pages cover how deposits and withdrawals actually work for Australian players (PayID, cards, e-wallets, crypto), what fees and limits apply, and where the law draws the line under the Interactive Gambling Act.

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