JURISDICTION GUIDE
Pokies laws in Australia
Land-based gaming machines are regulated by states and territories. Online casino services sit under a separate federal framework. Always use the current regulator source for a legal decision.
| Jurisdiction | Authority/source | What it helps verify |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Liquor & Gaming NSW | Licensed venues and gaming data |
| Victoria | VGCCC | Venue map, operators and gaming data |
| Queensland | OLGR | Gaming sites by LGA and approved EGMs |
| South Australia | Consumer and Business Services | Licence and entitlement register |
| Western Australia | Gaming and Wagering Commission | Casino EGM policy; poker machines are prohibited |
| Tasmania | Treasury and Finance Tasmania | Gaming venues, licence holder and LGA |
| ACT | ACT Gambling and Racing Commission | Gaming-machine regulation and standards |
| Northern Territory | Licensing NT | Gaming-machine licences and venue register |
Western Australia needs special care
Western Australian policy states that poker machines, including fruit machines or similar, are prohibited. Approved casino EGMs are a separate category. A directory must not imply that ordinary pubs and clubs offer pokies in WA.
Online services
For the federal online-casino boundary, read Are online pokies legal in Australia?