Online & crypto gambling regulations in Australia
Wondering if online and crypto gambling is legal in Australia? You’re not the first person to have these concerns before signing up at a Bitcoin casino in Australia.
I’ll take you through what you need to know.
Disclaimer: This information was last fact-checked by our team on April 9, 2025. Please note that legal frameworks related to gambling and digital currencies are subject to change.
Australia
Legal: Gambling, Crypto
Illegal: Online Gambling
As per the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, online casinos, in-play sports betting, sports betting services that do not hold an Australian license, and betting on the outcome of a lottery are banned.
Effective June 11, 2024, the use of credit cards and digital currencies for online betting has been prohibited to mitigate gambling-related harms.
In November 2024, the Australian government delayed reforms on gambling advertising rules to 2025. The proposed changes aim to address concerns about the exposure of gambling ads, particularly during live sports broadcasts.
Recently (in March 2025), the Australian government unveiled plans to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges under existing financial services laws. Major crypto platforms will be required to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)
According to the law, cryptocurrencies are seen as assets, not currencies, and are subject to obligations under the Corporations Act and ASIC Act.
The government has pledged to collaborate with major banks to address the issue of debanking, which has impacted many crypto-related businesses
