Share of mobile gambling compared to desktop
In 2025, the Australian online gambling market finally consolidated the trend towards the dominance of mobile devices over desktops. If in 2020-2022 the share of the mobile segment only grew rapidly, then by 2025 mobile gadgets became the main platform for most players.
General Usage Structure
Mobile gambling: about 72-74% of all users.
Desktop: about 23-25% of players.
Tablets: the remaining 2-3%, which does not have a significant impact on the market.
So almost three-quarters of all betting and slot launches in Australia in 2025 are from smartphones.
Reasons for Mobile Leadership
1. Convenience and accessibility: smartphones allow you to play anytime, anywhere.
2. Software optimization: all leading casinos have adapted the interface for mobile applications and PWA versions.
3. Growth of mobile payment systems: Apple Pay, Google Pay and local fintech solutions have become the main deposit method.
4. Social factors: younger audiences (18-35 years old) prefer mobile formats without using a PC for entertainment.
Desktop role
Despite the decline in share, the desktop retains its position in:
About a quarter of the market is still held precisely due to this category.
2025 Trends
In the slot segment, mobile traffic exceeds 75%.
In live casinos, the share of the desktop is higher - about 35%, since some players prefer the large screen.
In sports betting, the mobile format occupies more than 80% of all operations.
Key findings
Mobile gambling has become a key platform in Australia in 2025.
The desktop remains in demand in the niche of large players and live casinos, but the trend of its share is declining.
Casinos and providers are focusing investments on mobile applications, which further strengthens the dominance of smartphones.
General Usage Structure
Mobile gambling: about 72-74% of all users.
Desktop: about 23-25% of players.
Tablets: the remaining 2-3%, which does not have a significant impact on the market.
So almost three-quarters of all betting and slot launches in Australia in 2025 are from smartphones.
Reasons for Mobile Leadership
1. Convenience and accessibility: smartphones allow you to play anytime, anywhere.
2. Software optimization: all leading casinos have adapted the interface for mobile applications and PWA versions.
3. Growth of mobile payment systems: Apple Pay, Google Pay and local fintech solutions have become the main deposit method.
4. Social factors: younger audiences (18-35 years old) prefer mobile formats without using a PC for entertainment.
Desktop role
Despite the decline in share, the desktop retains its position in:
- VIP players placing large bets;
- users who prefer live games with high quality graphics;
- those who combine rates and other tasks on the computer.
About a quarter of the market is still held precisely due to this category.
2025 Trends
In the slot segment, mobile traffic exceeds 75%.
In live casinos, the share of the desktop is higher - about 35%, since some players prefer the large screen.
In sports betting, the mobile format occupies more than 80% of all operations.
Key findings
Mobile gambling has become a key platform in Australia in 2025.
The desktop remains in demand in the niche of large players and live casinos, but the trend of its share is declining.
Casinos and providers are focusing investments on mobile applications, which further strengthens the dominance of smartphones.
