Poker Rooms in Australia

Playing live in Australia

Casinos are licensed state by state. Crown Melbourne answers to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission; The Star Sydney answers to the NSW Independent Casino Commission. Both have been through licence reviews and remediation in recent years, which is why carded play, identity checks and loss limits are more visible on the floor here than in most countries.

Minimum age is 18 and a government photo ID is required to enter. Play is in Australian dollars, rake is capped, and both rooms enforce a smart-casual dress code.

There is no online option to link. Live poker in a licensed casino is legal, but the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits the supply of online casino games and online poker to people in Australia. No operator holds a licence to offer real-money online poker to Australian residents, so this country page lists live rooms only.