AustraliaOnlineCasinos is an independent information site about gambling law and legal gambling options in Australia. We are run by AustraliaOnlineCasinos Ltd, and everything you read here is written and checked by the AustraliaOnlineCasinos Editorial Team.
Why this site exists
Search for online casinos in Australia and most of what comes back is written by people who earn money when you sign up to an offshore site. Those pages tend to skip the awkward facts: that online pokies and casino games cannot legally be offered to Australians, that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) blocks the sites that do it anyway, and that BetStop and other protections do not follow you offshore.
We built this site to give a straight answer instead. Our job is to explain what the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 allows and prohibits, how enforcement actually works, what protections apply to licensed providers, and where Australians can gamble legally, online and in person.
What we cover
- The federal and state laws that govern online gambling in Australia.
- ACMA enforcement, including website blocking and the register of licensed wagering providers.
- BetStop, deposit limits, activity statements and other consumer protections.
- Payments after the June 2024 credit card ban.
- How casino games work, from pokies RTP to blackjack strategy, for players who enjoy them at licensed venues.
- Warning signs of illegal gambling sites.
What we will not do
We do not recommend unlicensed operators. We do not publish instructions for getting around ACMA blocks, BetStop, identity checks or any other protection. We do not invent statistics, testing results or player reviews. If we cannot verify a fact from an official or reputable source, it does not go on the site.
How we work
Every article starts with primary sources: legislation, ACMA publications, BetStop statistics, state regulator material and official help services. We write in plain Australian English, explain terms the first time we use them, and date-check reform details before publishing. When the law or the numbers change, we update the page. Our editorial policy sets out how we assess providers and how commercial relationships are kept separate from editorial decisions.
Who writes our content
Articles are produced by the AustraliaOnlineCasinos Editorial Team. We do not attach personal bylines to articles, and we do not present any content as a personal review by a named individual. The team is accountable for the accuracy of everything on the site as a group.
How the site is funded
We may earn commission from licensed providers featured on the site. Those arrangements never extend to unlicensed operators, and they do not decide what we say about the law. Full details are on our advertiser disclosure page.
Get in touch
If you spot an error, have a question about something we have written, or want to suggest a topic, email us at [email protected]. You can find more on our contact page.
If gambling is causing problems for you or someone close to you, please contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858. It is free, confidential and open 24/7.