Online blackjack and roulette: Are AUs allowed
In Australia, online gambling is regulated by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) and state and territory laws. Despite the fact that offline versions of blackjack and roulette are available in licensed casinos in the country, their online counterparts are subject to strict restrictions.
1. Position of federal legislation
The IGA prohibits the provision of interactive casino games (including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker) to Australian players online.
Both virtual versions with RNG and live games with a dealer live are banned.
Violation by the operator entails large fines and inclusion of the site in the ACMA block list.
2. What is allowed
Australian users can legally play slots (poker machines) with licensed operators, but not online board games.
An exception is certain simulations without the ability to win real money (demos or social casinos).
3. Role of states and territories
Although licenses are issued by regional regulators (such as the Northern Territory Racing Commission), they cannot overturn the federal ban on online blackjack and roulette.
Some offshore operators with foreign licenses (MGA, Curacao) offer these games, but they are not allowed in the context of Australian law.
4. How regulators act
ACMA regularly monitors the Internet and blocks sites offering banned games.
Lists of blocked resources are published on the official ACMA website and are updated monthly.
Violators can also fall under international law enforcement cooperation.
5. Risks for players
Playing online blackjack and roulette on prohibited platforms does not lead to direct criminal liability for the user, but deprives him of legal protection.
In the event of disputes or delays in payments, it will be impossible to contact the Australian regulatory authorities.
6. Why the ban persists
It is argued by a high degree of involvement and risk of dependence in fast board games.
The restriction is aimed at reducing harm from gambling (* Harm Minimization *).
Conclusion:
1. Position of federal legislation
The IGA prohibits the provision of interactive casino games (including blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker) to Australian players online.
Both virtual versions with RNG and live games with a dealer live are banned.
Violation by the operator entails large fines and inclusion of the site in the ACMA block list.
2. What is allowed
Australian users can legally play slots (poker machines) with licensed operators, but not online board games.
An exception is certain simulations without the ability to win real money (demos or social casinos).
3. Role of states and territories
Although licenses are issued by regional regulators (such as the Northern Territory Racing Commission), they cannot overturn the federal ban on online blackjack and roulette.
Some offshore operators with foreign licenses (MGA, Curacao) offer these games, but they are not allowed in the context of Australian law.
4. How regulators act
ACMA regularly monitors the Internet and blocks sites offering banned games.
Lists of blocked resources are published on the official ACMA website and are updated monthly.
Violators can also fall under international law enforcement cooperation.
5. Risks for players
Playing online blackjack and roulette on prohibited platforms does not lead to direct criminal liability for the user, but deprives him of legal protection.
In the event of disputes or delays in payments, it will be impossible to contact the Australian regulatory authorities.
6. Why the ban persists
It is argued by a high degree of involvement and risk of dependence in fast board games.
The restriction is aimed at reducing harm from gambling (* Harm Minimization *).
Conclusion:
- Online blackjack and roulette are prohibited by federal law in Australia for money, regardless of the jurisdiction of the license. You can play these games only in land-based casinos, and on the Internet - only in demo versions without cash bets. All offers from offshore sites have no legal protection in Australia and fall under the ACMA block.
