Gambling in Australia

Regulated

Overview

Australia permits online sports betting but prohibits online casino games and poker under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Land-based casinos operate under state regulation. The ACMA actively blocks unlicensed offshore operators.

Minimum Age

18+

Regulator

ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority)

Region

oceania

Risk Level

medium

Gambling Verticals

Online CasinoProhibited

Land-Based CasinoRegulated

Sports BettingRegulated

PokerProhibited

LotteryLegal

Horse Racing BettingRegulated

Crypto GamblingProhibited

Notes

Online casino and poker are prohibited. Only sports betting and horse racing available online.

Sources

ACMA
Interactive Gambling Act 2001

Last reviewed: 2026-06-15

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