the venue owner/operator or tournament organiser) gains a percentage or share of any amount gambled. In addition to casinos, poker is also played in hotels and clubs without generally being regulated in the same manner as a traditional casino table poker game, provided no third party (i.e. Poker is typically played within casinos and is regulated as a table game by the state and territory gambling regulators detailed below. There remains a possibility that it could be legalised in the future. There has historically been lobbying seeking its approval, on the basis that it is a game of skill. Online poker is prohibited in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act. However, a person may still apply for an ‘internet gaming licence’ in the Northern Territory and offer their gaming products outside of Australia in certain circumstances.ĪCMA. Online casino gaming is prohibited in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) ( Interactive Gambling Act). The Australian Communications and Media Authority ( ACMA). 1.1 Which entities regulate what type of gambling and social/skill gaming activity in your jurisdiction?Ĭasino gaming (including slots and casino table games such as roulette & blackjack)
