Australian Online Casinos
Australians love to gamble, and a recent study showed that folks Down Under
spend the most on mobile gaming, casinos, sportsbooks and of course their ubiquitous
pokies ($1,200 each
year), compared to any other country in the world. Strangely, online
gambling is quite restricted in the country, although this does not stop
Australians gambling at the hundreds of offshore gaming sites available.
| Supported Languages |
English |
| Currencies |
Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Preferred Payment Methods |
Moneybookers |
Gambling in Australia
With its laid back, sports-centered lifestyle, it comes as no surprise that
gambling is a big deal in Australia. One fifth of all gambling machines in
existence were produced in Australia and within the country's borders, there are
more machines than any other country in the world. Gambling is deeply
ingrained in the Australian culture, through niches such as the TAB, registered
clubs, hotels and casinos.
The country is home to over 400 racetracks and casinos, including the world
famous Crown Casino and Star City Casino in Sydney. Add to that a legal age to
drink and gamble of 18, and it is easy to understand why more money is spent on
gambling than on other sporting, cultural or entertainment events.
Online Gambling in Australia
With such a pro-gambling national psyche, it may seem strange that online
gambling is quite restrictive in Australia. The government will happily hand out
licenses to groups and companies who want to operate online casinos, however,
these sites are not allowed to accept Australian players who want to wager for
real money, under the Interactive Gambling Law of 2001. The law does not bar
Australians from wagering online and, as such, Australians turn to online
casinos that are hosted outside of the country.
There are over 200 such sites
that offer gaming in English and accept Australian Dollars, including many of
the best Microgaming sites, as well as Party Casino.
Top payment methods used by Australians to pay for their online entertainment
include debit and credit cards, as well as alternative methods such as Neteller, UKash and Moneybookers.
