Queenslanders' online gambling participation statistics and trends
Analysis of government report and research data shows Queensland residents "participation in online gambling has risen over the past ten years despite federal restrictions. The increasing availability of the Internet, mobile devices and international platforms contributes to increased engagement, while the structure of participants and the popularity of certain forms of gambling are changing.
1. Total Membership Level
About 13-15% of Queensland adults gamble online at least once a year, according to the Queensland Household Gambling Survey and federal research.
Regularly (once a month and more often) approximately 5-6% of the adult population participates.
The share of online gambling in the overall structure of gambling is growing and exceeds 30% compared to terrestrial forms.
2. Popular types of online gambling
Sports betting and betting is the most widespread form legally available through licensed operators.
Lotteries (including Oz Lotto, Powerball) - a stable audience, a significant share of sales via the Internet.
Offshore online casinos - about 3-4% of adult residents play illegally, more often in slots and games with live dealers.
Online poker is a niche audience, about 1% of participants.
3. Demographic features
The most active group is men 25-44 years old, with an upper middle income and access to high-speed Internet.
Women are more likely to play lotteries and bingo, men are more likely to play betting and casinos.
Young people (18-24 years old) have a higher share of participation in mobile and social casinos than in traditional online casinos.
4. Dynamics of recent years
Mobile gambling growth: More than 70% of online gamers use smartphones as their primary method of access.
Shift to the offshore segment: despite ACMA locks, activity on foreign platforms is maintained due to VPN and alternative payment systems.
Increase in rates during the pandemic: in 2020-2021, the peak of activity was recorded, after which the indicators stabilized, but remained above the pre-crisis level.
5. Impact of regulation
Blocking sites and payment channels reduces the visibility of offshore casinos, but does not completely exclude access.
Strict advertising rules limit the attraction of new players to illegal platforms, but do not reduce the interest of already involved users.
Responsible play and self-exclusion programs are more effective among licensed operators than in the offshore segment.
6. Trend forecast
A further shift to mobile applications and microtransaction games is likely.
While maintaining the current legislation, the offshore segment will remain significant, but its share may decrease due to the development of legal forms of online gambling (rates and lotteries).
Increased international cooperation to block payments could limit access to some offshore operators.
Final conclusion
Online gambling in Queensland is growing steadily, with the main participation coming from legal betting and lotteries, and offshore casinos retain a niche but stable audience. Technological development and mobile access increase engagement, and regulation affects market structure, but does not completely eliminate illegal channels.
1. Total Membership Level
About 13-15% of Queensland adults gamble online at least once a year, according to the Queensland Household Gambling Survey and federal research.
Regularly (once a month and more often) approximately 5-6% of the adult population participates.
The share of online gambling in the overall structure of gambling is growing and exceeds 30% compared to terrestrial forms.
2. Popular types of online gambling
Sports betting and betting is the most widespread form legally available through licensed operators.
Lotteries (including Oz Lotto, Powerball) - a stable audience, a significant share of sales via the Internet.
Offshore online casinos - about 3-4% of adult residents play illegally, more often in slots and games with live dealers.
Online poker is a niche audience, about 1% of participants.
3. Demographic features
The most active group is men 25-44 years old, with an upper middle income and access to high-speed Internet.
Women are more likely to play lotteries and bingo, men are more likely to play betting and casinos.
Young people (18-24 years old) have a higher share of participation in mobile and social casinos than in traditional online casinos.
4. Dynamics of recent years
Mobile gambling growth: More than 70% of online gamers use smartphones as their primary method of access.
Shift to the offshore segment: despite ACMA locks, activity on foreign platforms is maintained due to VPN and alternative payment systems.
Increase in rates during the pandemic: in 2020-2021, the peak of activity was recorded, after which the indicators stabilized, but remained above the pre-crisis level.
5. Impact of regulation
Blocking sites and payment channels reduces the visibility of offshore casinos, but does not completely exclude access.
Strict advertising rules limit the attraction of new players to illegal platforms, but do not reduce the interest of already involved users.
Responsible play and self-exclusion programs are more effective among licensed operators than in the offshore segment.
6. Trend forecast
A further shift to mobile applications and microtransaction games is likely.
While maintaining the current legislation, the offshore segment will remain significant, but its share may decrease due to the development of legal forms of online gambling (rates and lotteries).
Increased international cooperation to block payments could limit access to some offshore operators.
Final conclusion
Online gambling in Queensland is growing steadily, with the main participation coming from legal betting and lotteries, and offshore casinos retain a niche but stable audience. Technological development and mobile access increase engagement, and regulation affects market structure, but does not completely eliminate illegal channels.
