Are casino mobile apps legal in Queensland
In Queensland (Australia), gambling, including mobile casino apps, is regulated by the Gambling Regulation Act 1991 and the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), which operates at the federal level.
1. General principle of regulation
Queensland is allowed to operate licensed operators who have received permission from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR).
Online casinos, including mobile apps, cannot offer services to players based in Australia unless the operator is licensed accordingly.
Federal IGA 2001 prohibits Australian and foreign companies from offering interactive casino games (poker, roulette, slots) to Australian residents, with the exception of some forms of betting (for example, on sports).
2. Casino Mobile Apps
Applications with online casino features (slots, roulette, blackjack, poker) are considered interactive gambling.
If the application belongs to a foreign operator and is available on Google Play or the App Store, it does not become legal only due to the presence of applications in the store.
Local laws apply regardless of whether the software is installed directly from the site or through the official market.
3. Responsibilities and risks
For operators: fines and blocking of domains/applications at the request of ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority).
For players: participation in illegal gambling does not always entail criminal liability, but can lead to financial losses and lack of legal protection in disputes.
Players cannot claim refunds through Australian courts if the operator is operating without a licence.
4. Legal options
In Queensland, only applications and sites owned by Australian-licensed operators offering permitted types of gambling (mainly sports betting, lotteries, sweepstakes) are legal.
Online slots and classic casinos are prohibited on apps for state residents.
5. Result
Casino mobile applications offering interactive gambling in Queensland are in most cases illegal if they are not owned by licensed operators and are not limited to the types of bets allowed. Users downloading such applications act at their own risk and do not have legal protection in case of fraud or non-payment of winnings.
1. General principle of regulation
Queensland is allowed to operate licensed operators who have received permission from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR).
Online casinos, including mobile apps, cannot offer services to players based in Australia unless the operator is licensed accordingly.
Federal IGA 2001 prohibits Australian and foreign companies from offering interactive casino games (poker, roulette, slots) to Australian residents, with the exception of some forms of betting (for example, on sports).
2. Casino Mobile Apps
Applications with online casino features (slots, roulette, blackjack, poker) are considered interactive gambling.
If the application belongs to a foreign operator and is available on Google Play or the App Store, it does not become legal only due to the presence of applications in the store.
Local laws apply regardless of whether the software is installed directly from the site or through the official market.
3. Responsibilities and risks
For operators: fines and blocking of domains/applications at the request of ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority).
For players: participation in illegal gambling does not always entail criminal liability, but can lead to financial losses and lack of legal protection in disputes.
Players cannot claim refunds through Australian courts if the operator is operating without a licence.
4. Legal options
In Queensland, only applications and sites owned by Australian-licensed operators offering permitted types of gambling (mainly sports betting, lotteries, sweepstakes) are legal.
Online slots and classic casinos are prohibited on apps for state residents.
5. Result
Casino mobile applications offering interactive gambling in Queensland are in most cases illegal if they are not owned by licensed operators and are not limited to the types of bets allowed. Users downloading such applications act at their own risk and do not have legal protection in case of fraud or non-payment of winnings.
