Australia has levied a huge eight-figure fine in relation to a notorious illegal online gambling operation. This is notably one of the largest penalties of its kind ever issued in the country.

Australia’s Federal Court has slammed an illegal online poker operation spanning three websites, with one of the biggest gambling-related fines in the country's history. The operation involved deceptive practices that violated consumer law, leading to fines totaling $17 million. The severity of this penalty underscores Australia's strict stance against illicit online gambling activities.