Is online gambling legal in Australia?

Partially legal

Providing online gambling services to Australians is an offence, though playing is not.

Australia is one of 3 countries classified “Partially legal” for online gambling — 14% of the 21 with data. (Also searched as online betting.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Online gambling
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

New Zealand
Legal & regulated Online gambling is legal and licensed for specific platforms as of July 2025.
Singapore
Illegal The government introduced a bill to counter online gambling, implying it is currently prohibited or targeted for restriction.
Philippines
Legal & regulated Online gambling is legal and regulated by PAGCOR, which issues licenses to operators.
Bangladesh
Illegal Gambling, including online gambling, is illegal in Bangladesh under various acts.
India
Varies by region Online gambling legality varies by state, with some states prohibiting it and others allowing skill-based games.
United Arab Emirates
Partially legal Online gambling is restricted to non-citizens in specific licensed areas, while remaining illegal for local citizens.

Other laws in Australia

Gambling Age
18
Cryptocurrency
Legal

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