MMA Fighter Smacked for Promoting Illegal Online Gambling Site
The watchdog said he removed the posts, ended the sponsorship and cooperated, as influencers can face penalties of up to $2.475 million.
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Former UFC fighter called out for illegal gambling sponsorship
A lack of due diligence paired with the ease of securing modern brand deals is leaving athletes vulnerable to backlash from fans and regulators. Former UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey has breached Australia’s gambling laws through activity on his Instagram account. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued a warning to the fighter after it found Mullarkey promoted an illegal offshore gambling company on social media in 2025. Th…
MMA fighter smacked for promoting illegal online gambling site
Mixed martial arts fighter Jamie Mullarkey has been put on notice by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, after promoting an illegal offshore gambling site in a series of sponsored Instagram posts in 2025. Mullarkey promoted Leon Casino — an online based gambling site that holds a licence in Curaçao, a southern Caribbean island country — on his Instagram account between April and August 2025. Mullarkey’s profile featured links to t…
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