Gambling legislation updates in 2025
A number of changes to federal and regional laws governing online gambling came into effect in Australia in 2025. These measures are aimed at strengthening the protection of players, increasing market transparency and combating illegal operators.
1. New Federal Amendments to Interactive Gambling Act 2001 *
Mandatory identity verification prior to deposit
Now all operators are required to conduct a KYC check before the player can replenish the account or place a bet.
Unified National Register of Self-Excluded Players
A centralized list of persons who voluntarily restricted access to gambling has been created. All licensed operators are required to block such accounts.
Tougher fines for working without a license
Increased financial sanctions and expanded the list of violations for which domain blocking is applied.
2. New ACMA rules
Extended registry of prohibited sites
Now it includes not only domains, but also mirrors, as well as mobile applications.
Cooperation with banks
ACMA received the authority to request the blocking of payments to illegal operators.
3. Changes in regional regulation
Northern Territory - introduced additional requirements for AML (anti-money laundering), including automated transaction monitoring.
Victoria - a ban on gambling advertising in online videos and streams aimed at audiences under 25.
NSW - mandatory monthly reports of operators on cases of use of Responsible Gambling tools have been introduced.
4. New standards of responsible play
All licensed operators are required to implement a real-time display function for losses/winnings in the player's personal account.
Deposit limits should now be set at registration and can only be reduced without delay, and increased - with a mandatory delay of 7 days.
5. Impact of changes on players
Improving security is more difficult to get to an illegal site, and personal data is better protected.
More self-control tools - a single register of self-excluded and tight limits reduce the risk of addiction.
Limited choice of illegal options - due to mirror locks and payments, illegal casinos are becoming less accessible.
6. Consequences for operators
Increase compliance costs.
Increased competition between licensed platforms due to transparency of conditions and security.
Severe sanctions for any deviation from the norms, including revocation of the license.
Conclusion:
1. New Federal Amendments to Interactive Gambling Act 2001 *
Mandatory identity verification prior to deposit
Now all operators are required to conduct a KYC check before the player can replenish the account or place a bet.
Unified National Register of Self-Excluded Players
A centralized list of persons who voluntarily restricted access to gambling has been created. All licensed operators are required to block such accounts.
Tougher fines for working without a license
Increased financial sanctions and expanded the list of violations for which domain blocking is applied.
2. New ACMA rules
Extended registry of prohibited sites
Now it includes not only domains, but also mirrors, as well as mobile applications.
Cooperation with banks
ACMA received the authority to request the blocking of payments to illegal operators.
3. Changes in regional regulation
Northern Territory - introduced additional requirements for AML (anti-money laundering), including automated transaction monitoring.
Victoria - a ban on gambling advertising in online videos and streams aimed at audiences under 25.
NSW - mandatory monthly reports of operators on cases of use of Responsible Gambling tools have been introduced.
4. New standards of responsible play
All licensed operators are required to implement a real-time display function for losses/winnings in the player's personal account.
Deposit limits should now be set at registration and can only be reduced without delay, and increased - with a mandatory delay of 7 days.
5. Impact of changes on players
Improving security is more difficult to get to an illegal site, and personal data is better protected.
More self-control tools - a single register of self-excluded and tight limits reduce the risk of addiction.
Limited choice of illegal options - due to mirror locks and payments, illegal casinos are becoming less accessible.
6. Consequences for operators
Increase compliance costs.
Increased competition between licensed platforms due to transparency of conditions and security.
Severe sanctions for any deviation from the norms, including revocation of the license.
Conclusion:
- The 2025 legislative updates have increased control over online gambling in Australia, made the market more transparent and secure, and provided players with additional protection mechanisms. Now the legal operator must meet stricter standards, and it has become easier for the player to distinguish the licensed platform from the illegal one.
