Are live slots regulated (with live dealers)
In Australia, the concept of "live slots" (slots with live dealers or live presenters) refers to a type of interactive gambling. Despite the differences in format from standard machines, such games are subject to the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) and are considered prohibited for Australian players without an appropriate license, which is not actually issued for online slots in the country.
1. Legal status
Live slots are equated with regular online slots, since the essence of the game is a random result and a bet on real money.
Having a live presenter or a visual broadcast does not change the legal qualification of the product.
Operators offering live slots to Australian players operate in violation of the IGA.
2. Differences from live casino games
Live roulette, blackjack and baccarat are also regulated by the IGA and banned from Australian operators, but some offshore sites offer them.
In the case of live slots, ACMA treats the product as the same category as RNG slots, simply with a translation element.
3. Responsibility of operators
Fines up to 1.8 million AUD per day for companies and up to 360 thousand. AUD for individuals for each day the service is provided.
Blocking the site and domains in the registry of prohibited ACMA resources.
Possible blocking of payment channels associated with the operator.
4. Access for players
Live slots are mainly offered by offshore operators with Curacao, MGA or UKGC licenses.
Getting to such platforms from Australia is often associated with bypassing geo-blocking (VPN), which in itself can lead to violation of user agreements and account blocking.
5. 2025 Trends
The ACMA is stepping up monitoring of live content in gambling, including streaming platforms where live slots are shown.
It is expected to introduce more accurate filters that recognize video elements of gambling to block ads and direct links.
Final conclusion
Live slots with live dealers in Australia are subject to a total ban imposed on real-money online slots. For operators, this means a high risk of fines and blockages, and for players, a lack of legal local offers and dependence on offshore platforms outside Australian jurisdiction.
1. Legal status
Live slots are equated with regular online slots, since the essence of the game is a random result and a bet on real money.
Having a live presenter or a visual broadcast does not change the legal qualification of the product.
Operators offering live slots to Australian players operate in violation of the IGA.
2. Differences from live casino games
Live roulette, blackjack and baccarat are also regulated by the IGA and banned from Australian operators, but some offshore sites offer them.
In the case of live slots, ACMA treats the product as the same category as RNG slots, simply with a translation element.
3. Responsibility of operators
Fines up to 1.8 million AUD per day for companies and up to 360 thousand. AUD for individuals for each day the service is provided.
Blocking the site and domains in the registry of prohibited ACMA resources.
Possible blocking of payment channels associated with the operator.
4. Access for players
Live slots are mainly offered by offshore operators with Curacao, MGA or UKGC licenses.
Getting to such platforms from Australia is often associated with bypassing geo-blocking (VPN), which in itself can lead to violation of user agreements and account blocking.
5. 2025 Trends
The ACMA is stepping up monitoring of live content in gambling, including streaming platforms where live slots are shown.
It is expected to introduce more accurate filters that recognize video elements of gambling to block ads and direct links.
Final conclusion
Live slots with live dealers in Australia are subject to a total ban imposed on real-money online slots. For operators, this means a high risk of fines and blockages, and for players, a lack of legal local offers and dependence on offshore platforms outside Australian jurisdiction.
