Australia Online Gambling Market Growth Analysis - Forecast Trends and Outlook (2025-2034)

Australia Online Gambling Market Outlook

The Australia online gambling market size reached USD 5,682.16 million in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.89% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 11,062.38 million by 2034.

Key Takeaways:

• ACMA introduces BetStop, a voluntary betting exclusion scheme spanning all six federal states, aiming to safeguard vulnerable consumers from gambling harms.

• According to the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Australia's total expenditure on wagering (race and sports betting) surged from $4.567 billion to $5.815 billion, marking a 27.3% increase.

• As per the Australian government's AIHW, 73% of Australians aged 18 and above stated they had spent money on one or more gambling products in 2021.

Casino is driving the Australia online gambling market growth, as players can conveniently access platforms from various locations using internet-connected devices

Online casinos offer a wide array of games due to virtual space, including traditional options like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. Live dealer features also provide authentic casino experiences with games such as roulette, blackjack, and baccarat.

As per the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, Australia's total gambling spending rose from $21.243 billion in 2019–2020 to $24.039 billion in 2020–2021, marking a 13.2% increase.

Additionally, the per-adult gambling expenditure surged from $1,067.73 to $1,200.22 in 2021, reflecting the same growth rate.

Online sports betting provides round-the-clock access and worldwide reach. It presents various betting choices, competitive odds, bonuses, live betting, and streaming, enriching the betting experience for global players.

As per the Australian government's AIHW, the most participated-in product in 2022, was lotteries/scratchies at 64%, trailed by race betting (horse, greyhound, and/or harness racing) at 39%, sports betting at 34%, and poker machines/'pokies' at 33%.

Market Segmentation

Australia Online Gambling Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market by Game Type

• Casino
  • Blackjack
  • Live Casino
  • Slots
  • Baccarat
  • Poker
  • Others

• Bingo

• Lottery

• Sports Betting
  • Formula1
  • eSports
  • Tennis
  • Boxing and UFC
  • Football
  • Horse Racing
  • Others

Market Breakup by Device Type

• Mobile

• Desktop

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• New South Wales

• Victoria

• Queensland

• Australian Capital Territory

• Western Australia

• Others

The Australia online gambling market key players are Dama N.V., WinnersBet Pty Ltd., Puntaa Pty Ltd., Unibet/Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd., PuntNow Pty Ltd., Merlehan Bookmaking Pty Ltd., boombet.com.au pty Ltd. and PlayUp Interactive Pty Ltd. among others.

Key Highlights of the Report