Average player spending on gambling per year
In 2025, Australia continues to be one of the highest spending countries for gambling in the world. Average player spending is growing due to the popularity of online slots, sports betting and buy-bonus mechanics.
Total expenditure
In 2025, the average Australian spends around AUD 1,400-1,600 a year on gambling.
In 2023, the figure was approximately 1,250 AUD, and in 2024 it rose to 1,350 AUD. Thus, growth in two years exceeded 15%.
The total volume of the industry exceeds 30 billion AUD per year, while the largest share is formed by slot machines.
Distribution by types of gambling
1. Online slots and slot machines - an average of 550-650 AUD per year per player, occupy about 40% of all spending.
2. Sports betting - 400-450 AUD, or about 30% of the budget.
3. Board games online (roulette, blackjack, poker) - 200-250 AUD, about 15%.
4. Lotteries, bingo, keno - 100-150 AUD, about 10%.
5. Other formats (virtual sports, live games) - ~ 5%.
Sociodemographic differences
Age 21-35 - average spending above average: 1,700 AUD per year, a significant part falls on mobile online slots.
Age 36-50 years - about 1,400 AUD, balanced between slots and rates.
50 + years - about 1,000 AUD, make smaller deposits and bets, more often play offline.
Men spend 15-20% more than women.
The impact of online and cryptocurrency
More than 70% of all spending comes from online casinos.
Players using cryptocurrency spend an average of 1,800 AUD per year, which is 20% higher than traditional users.
Buy-bonus features and quick deposits increase the frequency of bets, and therefore the player's annual budget.
International comparison
Australia holds the lead in per capita spending on gambling.
For comparison:
Forecast for the future
By 2027, average spending could reach 1,800 AUD per person if online sector growth continues.
The share of slots will remain key, but the segment of crypto casinos and live games will increase.
The main growth drivers will be buy-bonus mechanics, progressive jackpots and integration with social platforms.
Result
Average spending by Australians on gambling in 2025 is AUD 1,400-1,600 per year per player, a figure that continues to rise. Slots remain the main focus of spending, followed by sports betting and board games. Australia consistently occupies a leading position in the world in terms of gambling costs.
Total expenditure
In 2025, the average Australian spends around AUD 1,400-1,600 a year on gambling.
In 2023, the figure was approximately 1,250 AUD, and in 2024 it rose to 1,350 AUD. Thus, growth in two years exceeded 15%.
The total volume of the industry exceeds 30 billion AUD per year, while the largest share is formed by slot machines.
Distribution by types of gambling
1. Online slots and slot machines - an average of 550-650 AUD per year per player, occupy about 40% of all spending.
2. Sports betting - 400-450 AUD, or about 30% of the budget.
3. Board games online (roulette, blackjack, poker) - 200-250 AUD, about 15%.
4. Lotteries, bingo, keno - 100-150 AUD, about 10%.
5. Other formats (virtual sports, live games) - ~ 5%.
Sociodemographic differences
Age 21-35 - average spending above average: 1,700 AUD per year, a significant part falls on mobile online slots.
Age 36-50 years - about 1,400 AUD, balanced between slots and rates.
50 + years - about 1,000 AUD, make smaller deposits and bets, more often play offline.
Men spend 15-20% more than women.
The impact of online and cryptocurrency
More than 70% of all spending comes from online casinos.
Players using cryptocurrency spend an average of 1,800 AUD per year, which is 20% higher than traditional users.
Buy-bonus features and quick deposits increase the frequency of bets, and therefore the player's annual budget.
International comparison
Australia holds the lead in per capita spending on gambling.
For comparison:
- UK - ~ 800 GBP (about 1,600 AUD) per player.
- USA - about 1,000 USD (1,500 AUD).
- New Zealand - ~ 900 NZD (800 AUD).
- Thus, Australian players are in the world top in terms of annual costs.
Forecast for the future
By 2027, average spending could reach 1,800 AUD per person if online sector growth continues.
The share of slots will remain key, but the segment of crypto casinos and live games will increase.
The main growth drivers will be buy-bonus mechanics, progressive jackpots and integration with social platforms.
Result
Average spending by Australians on gambling in 2025 is AUD 1,400-1,600 per year per player, a figure that continues to rise. Slots remain the main focus of spending, followed by sports betting and board games. Australia consistently occupies a leading position in the world in terms of gambling costs.
