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Is sports betting legal in Australia?

Online sports betting is legal in Australia. Below are the regulator, the minimum age and the licensed sportsbooks nationally and in Western Australia.

Whether online sportsbooks are legal, the minimum age, the licensed sportsbooks, the exchanges and the regulator in each place
WhereOnline sportsbooksMinimum ageLicensed sportsbooksExchangesRegulator
AustraliaOnline betting legal18+10 sportsbooks1 exchangeACMA, opens in a new tab
Western AustraliaOnline betting legal18+11 sportsbooks1 exchangeGaming and Wagering Commission of WA, opens in a new tab

How to check a licence

Look a sportsbook up with the regulator listed for your place in the table above. Our licence map shows which sportsbook is licensed where.

Where to get help

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When we last checked

  • Australia: as of 4 November 2026, source
  • Western Australia: as of 4 November 2026, source

Questions

Is online sports betting legal in Australia?

Yes. Online sports betting is legal in Australia and Western Australia.

How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Australia?

18 or older, wherever online sports betting is legal in Australia.

Which sportsbooks are licensed in Australia?

We compare 11 sportsbooks licensed somewhere in Australia. The page for Western Australia lists the ones you can use there.

Are betting exchanges available in Australia?

Yes: Betfair Exchange, nationally.

Where can I get help with gambling in Australia?

Free, confidential help: Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) and BetStop.

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