Are offshore online casinos legal in Australia?
Checked 2 November 2026
No. Since 2001 it has been an offence to provide online casino games such as pokies, roulette and poker to people in Australia, and to advertise them. (ACMA)
What is allowed
Licensed Australian wagering providers may take bets on racing and sport. Online casino games are not licensed for Australians at all, so every online casino taking Australian players is offshore and operating illegally.
Why that matters to you
An offshore casino answers to no Australian regulator. If it withholds a withdrawal, closes your account or ignores a request to exclude you, there is nobody in Australia who can make it act.
BetStop does not cover them
BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, covers licensed Australian wagering providers only. Signing up does not stop an offshore casino accepting you. Report offshore casinos to ACMA instead, and use a gambling-site blocker on your devices.
Help
Gambling Help Online: 1800 858 858, free, confidential, 24/7, with online chat.