Crown Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2,600 slots540 tables30 poker1,600 rooms
Crown Melbourne occupies a long riverside block at Southbank, opposite the central business district, and holds one of the largest gaming floors in…
Country
Casinos in Australia
6 venues recorded across 4 regions and destinations.
Australia granted each state a small number of casino licences, usually one per capital city, which produced a handful of very large properties rather than a dispersed market. Gaming machines, known locally as pokies, are also licensed in pubs and clubs outside casinos, so the casino floor is not the only place to find them.
The sector has been reshaped since 2020 by royal commissions and inquiries in Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia, which examined anti-money-laundering failures and junket arrangements. The outcome has been tighter supervision, mandatory carded play in some jurisdictions, and special managers installed at several properties.
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania | |
| Currency on the floor | Australian dollar (AUD) | |
| Minimum age | 18 | documented |
| Regulator | State and territory regulators, including the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission and the NSW Independent Casino Commission | documented |
Entry ages and regulator names are summarised for orientation and are not legal advice. See gambling age and entry rules around the world.
Regions and destinations
| Place | Venues | Within it |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 2 | Sydney |
| Queensland | 2 | Brisbane, Gold Coast |
| Victoria | 1 | Melbourne |
| Western Australia | 1 | Perth |
Venues recorded here
The Star Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1,500 slots230 tables20 poker650 rooms
The Star opened at Pyrmont in 1995 beside Darling Harbour and held Sydney's only casino licence until 2020. The complex combines two hotels, a…
Crown Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
120 tables350 rooms
Crown Sydney opened in 2020 in a 271-metre tower at Barangaroo on the harbour foreshore, the tallest building in the city. The licence was granted on…
The Star Brisbane
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
1,500 slots150 tables10 poker1,000 rooms
Brisbane's casino licence moved in 2024 from the heritage Treasury Building to Queen's Wharf, a riverside precinct in the central business district…
Crown Perth
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
2,500 slots350 tables20 poker1,200 rooms
Crown Perth is the only casino in Western Australia, on a bend of the Swan River at Burswood opposite the city centre and beside the stadium…
The Star Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
1,500 slots70 tables8 poker900 rooms
The Gold Coast casino opened at Broadbeach in 1986 and serves Queensland's principal domestic holiday strip. It was extended in the late 2010s with a…