Australian gambling statistics in 2025
Australia traditionally occupies one of the leading places in the world in terms of spending on gambling per capita. Despite tighter regulation, interest in slots, betting and casinos has not waned. In this piece, we look at key data and trends on gambling in the country for 2025.
General data
Industry turnover (2024/2025): about 25 billion AUD
Average spending per adult per year: 1,260 AUD
Online Gambling Share: ~ 39% of the entire market
Most popular formats:
Online segment growth
Online gambling in Australia is growing steadily:
The pandemic has become a turning point, but even after the restrictions were lifted, the habit of playing online remained.
Player demographics
Age:
Gender:
Typical interests:
Facts and trends
In 2025, more than 70% of players use bonuses (welcome, frispins, cashback)
Average session of the game - 9-14 minutes
About 28% of all bets are made from mobile applications
High RTP slot players spend 1.5 times more time per session
Most active regions: NSW, Victoria and Queensland
Responsible play and regulation
Australia is one of the few countries where gamblers can self-exclude themselves from online casinos.
More than 250,000 cases of self-monitoring tools were reported in 2024.
Casinos are required to offer:
Conclusion
The Australian gambling market continues to develop actively, especially in the online segment. The growing popularity of slots, mobile platforms and loyalty programs is supported by both numbers and player behavior.
At the same time, government agencies and operators are increasingly focusing on responsibility and risk control, which forms a more mature and secure ecosystem of gambling entertainment.
General data
Industry turnover (2024/2025): about 25 billion AUD
Average spending per adult per year: 1,260 AUD
Online Gambling Share: ~ 39% of the entire market
Most popular formats:
- Poker machines (poki)
- Online slots
- Sports betting
- Casino in live mode
- Lotteries
Online segment growth
Online gambling in Australia is growing steadily:
- + 14% increase in online casinos compared to 2023
- ~ 3 million players use mobile betting devices
- Most of the online traffic is from Android platforms (61%), followed by iOS (34%) and desktops (5%)
The pandemic has become a turning point, but even after the restrictions were lifted, the habit of playing online remained.
Player demographics
Age:
- 18–24: 15%
- 25–39: 38%
- 40–59: 31%
- 60+: 16%
Gender:
- Men - 62%
- Women - 38%
Typical interests:
- Youth: crash games, bonus slots
- Average age: sports betting, live casino
- Older generation: poki and bingo
Facts and trends
In 2025, more than 70% of players use bonuses (welcome, frispins, cashback)
Average session of the game - 9-14 minutes
About 28% of all bets are made from mobile applications
High RTP slot players spend 1.5 times more time per session
Most active regions: NSW, Victoria and Queensland
Responsible play and regulation
Australia is one of the few countries where gamblers can self-exclude themselves from online casinos.
More than 250,000 cases of self-monitoring tools were reported in 2024.
Casinos are required to offer:
- Deposit limits
- Time reminders
- Self-locking buttons
Conclusion
The Australian gambling market continues to develop actively, especially in the online segment. The growing popularity of slots, mobile platforms and loyalty programs is supported by both numbers and player behavior.
At the same time, government agencies and operators are increasingly focusing on responsibility and risk control, which forms a more mature and secure ecosystem of gambling entertainment.
