In Australia, online casinos are subject to strict regulations. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) prohibits the provision of online casino services to Australian residents. This means that online casino operators cannot offer real-money gambling services to Australians, and Australians are not allowed to play at online casinos that are based in Australia. However, it is not illegal for Australians to play at offshore online casinos (1).
"It is not an offence for an individual to play on an interactive gambling service, such as an online casino, as long as the online casino is not based in Australia." - Australian Government, Department of Social Services
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for enforcing the IGA. The ACMA has the power to block access to unlicensed online gambling sites, including online casinos. In addition, the ACMA can issue penalties to online casino operators who breach the IGA. Despite these measures, some offshore online casinos continue to target Australian residents (2).
Source:
Australian Government, Department of Social Services. (2021). Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Australian Communications and Media Authority. (n.d.). Online gambling
Last updated: (07-05-2025) Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
