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Australia

Strictly Restricted
2026-01

Australia's Interactive Gambling Act explicitly prohibits providing online casino services and in-play sports betting to Australian users. ACMA has enforcement and website blocking measures. Pre-match sports betting is legal with licensed operators.

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Key Takeaways

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Online casinos and in-play betting are prohibited for operators

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ACMA actively blocks offshore gambling websites

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Pre-match sports betting is legal with licensed operators

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Players using offshore platforms are generally not prosecuted but have no protection

Five Policy Dimensions

Online casinos and in-play sports betting are prohibited for providers targeting Australian users under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (amended 2017). Pre-match sports betting with licensed Australian operators is legal. Lottery and some forms of wagering are permitted.

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