Number of valid licenses and their types
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Introduction
The gambling licensing system in Australia has a pronounced regional specificity: each jurisdiction (state or territory) independently regulates the market and issues permits for operators to work. In 2025, statistics show that the total number of licenses has increased due to the growing interest in online gambling, as well as the expansion of the field of sports betting.
Total number of licenses
In 2025, Australia has about 210-230 licenses covering all key areas of gambling.
Of these, more than 40% are in the online casino and betting segment.
Physical casinos and gambling clubs account for approximately 25-27% of all licenses.
The remainder includes lottery and betting permits.
Key License Types
1. Online Casino and Poker Licenses
Allow the provision of digital slot machines, board games and poker rooms.
In 2025, their share is 90 + licenses, which reflects a shift in activity in the online sector.
2. Betting licences
Cover online and offline sports and horse racing betting.
There are about 60 licenses, and they are the ones that have shown the greatest growth in the last 3 years.
3. Casinos and gambling houses (offline)
Includes licenses for large complexes and clubs of poker machines (pokies).
There are about 50 licences in total, predominantly in NSW and VIC states.
4. Lottery licences
National and regional operators.
There are only about 10-12, but they reach a significant audience, especially in retail.
Dynamics 2024 → 2025
Online licence growth was around + 8 per cent, driven by an increase in international operators registering their platforms for the Australian market.
The number of offline licenses remains stable: new issues are rare, as the market is saturated.
Regulators have strengthened the requirements for responsible gambling, which was reflected in inspections, but did not reduce the number of permits.
Regional distribution
NSW is the largest market by number of licenses (about 30% of all).
VIC and QLD rank second and third (20-22% each).
WA, SA and TAS have a smaller share but stricter licensing rules.
The ACT and NT act as hubs for online operators, particularly Northern Territory, where most major betting companies are registered.
Result
In 2025, Australia demonstrates a steady increase in the number of licenses, primarily in the online segment. The market structure is gradually shifting towards digital gambling, with traditional casinos and clubs retaining an important role in the economy of individual states.
Introduction
The gambling licensing system in Australia has a pronounced regional specificity: each jurisdiction (state or territory) independently regulates the market and issues permits for operators to work. In 2025, statistics show that the total number of licenses has increased due to the growing interest in online gambling, as well as the expansion of the field of sports betting.
Total number of licenses
In 2025, Australia has about 210-230 licenses covering all key areas of gambling.
Of these, more than 40% are in the online casino and betting segment.
Physical casinos and gambling clubs account for approximately 25-27% of all licenses.
The remainder includes lottery and betting permits.
Key License Types
1. Online Casino and Poker Licenses
Allow the provision of digital slot machines, board games and poker rooms.
In 2025, their share is 90 + licenses, which reflects a shift in activity in the online sector.
2. Betting licences
Cover online and offline sports and horse racing betting.
There are about 60 licenses, and they are the ones that have shown the greatest growth in the last 3 years.
3. Casinos and gambling houses (offline)
Includes licenses for large complexes and clubs of poker machines (pokies).
There are about 50 licences in total, predominantly in NSW and VIC states.
4. Lottery licences
National and regional operators.
There are only about 10-12, but they reach a significant audience, especially in retail.
Dynamics 2024 → 2025
Online licence growth was around + 8 per cent, driven by an increase in international operators registering their platforms for the Australian market.
The number of offline licenses remains stable: new issues are rare, as the market is saturated.
Regulators have strengthened the requirements for responsible gambling, which was reflected in inspections, but did not reduce the number of permits.
Regional distribution
NSW is the largest market by number of licenses (about 30% of all).
VIC and QLD rank second and third (20-22% each).
WA, SA and TAS have a smaller share but stricter licensing rules.
The ACT and NT act as hubs for online operators, particularly Northern Territory, where most major betting companies are registered.
Result
In 2025, Australia demonstrates a steady increase in the number of licenses, primarily in the online segment. The market structure is gradually shifting towards digital gambling, with traditional casinos and clubs retaining an important role in the economy of individual states.
