Mobile gambling statistics in Australia for 2025

Overall market dynamics

Mobile gambling in Australia continues to show steady growth in 2025. More than 72% of players prefer to use smartphones and tablets as the main way to access casinos, which is 10% higher than in 2023. The mobile segment occupied about 65% of all online gambling, securing the status of a key industry area.

Number of players

The total audience of online gambling in Australia exceeded 6.5 million active users.
Of these, more than 4.7 million people regularly use mobile devices to play.
Daily activity in mobile applications is about 1.3 million users.

Popular devices

1. Smartphones - 82% of the audience.
2. Tablets - 14% of players.
3. Other devices (smart TV, hybrid devices) - less than 4%.

The share of Android is especially high - about 58%, iOS occupies 40%, other platforms are insignificant.

Financial statistics

Average deposit in mobile casinos: 45-55 AUD.
Average bet per slot: 0.9-1.3 AUD
Mobile gambling turnover in 2025 amounted to 7.8 billion AUD, which is 18% more compared to 2024.
About 22% of all transactions are made in cryptocurrency.

Player preferences

Slots - 78% of mobile players.
Board games (roulette, blackjack) - 14%.
Live casino - 8%.

Especially in demand are machines with the "Buy Bonus" function, quick rounds and local Australian themes (wildlife, cultural symbols).

Behavioral patterns

1. The average duration of a gaming session is 16-22 minutes.
2. The most active time is the evening (18: 00-23: 00), the peak coincides with the end of the working day.
3. Launch frequency - active players have about 3-4 game sessions per day.

Regional features

In metropolitan areas (Sydney, Melbourne), mobile casinos dominate completely, reaching more than 80% of players.
In the regions, hybrid platforms that combine mobile and desktop access are more actively used.

Conclusion

2025 statistics confirm that mobile gambling in Australia has become a major entry point into gambling. The smartphone has become the main gaming tool, and casinos that are not adapted to the mobile segment are gradually losing ground. In the coming years, the trend will only intensify due to technological innovations, cryptocurrency payments and personalized gaming offers.