The Interactive Gambling Act (IGA)
Online gambling in Australia is governed primarily by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), as amended in 2017. The IGA prohibits Australian-based operators from offering real-money interactive gambling services — including online casinos and pokies — to Australian residents without the appropriate licence. As a result, most online casinos available to Australians are hosted by operators licensed in offshore jurisdictions such as Malta, Gibraltar, or Curacao.
The Role of ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the federal regulator responsible for enforcing the IGA. ACMA has the power to investigate complaints, issue formal warnings, and direct internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to non-compliant gambling websites. Since 2019, ACMA has blocked hundreds of illegal offshore gambling sites. Players can check the ACMA website for its current list of blocked services.
Our Compliance Position
Online Casino Australia is an informational and review website — we do not operate a casino, accept bets, or process payments. Our content is intended to help Australian players make informed decisions. Where we link to third-party casino operators, those operators are responsible for holding valid licences in their operating jurisdictions. We encourage all readers to verify an operator's licence before depositing funds and to gamble only within their means.