Can players down under really bet online in 2022? Image credit: AdobeStock
In an age when seemingly everybody is betting online, Australians can understandably feel a bit left out. After all, they are regularly told that it is okay to bet (to a degree) in land-based venues down under but that Australian online casinos are not permitted. However, does that mean that they can’t play at all? Not a chance, and we’re here to explain why today.
As with most legal things, there is a loophole in Australia’s gambling laws which effectively makes some forms of online gambling legal down under. The law states that operators are not allowed to operate in Australia. In short, no Aussie casino or sports betting operators are permitted. However, the law doesn’t cover offshore casinos. If you happen to play at one of those, things become legal. Grey and murky – but legal, nonetheless.
An offshore casino is as it sounds – it is an international or foreign online casino that is based outside of Australia. Offshore casinos are notable because they may still cater to Australians. If an Aussie was to visit one of these sites, not only could they bet on seemingly any sort of game that takes their fancy, but they can also often do so with the AUD currency to boot.
As you can see from above, Aussies can effectively enjoy betting at online casinos and sportsbooks with ease, provided they aren’t based in Australia (and none are). As Australia hasn’t refined its gambling laws, there are no gambling games that are “off-limits”, either. Therefore, if you felt like it, you could easily choose to wager via your mobile phone or engage in a spot of Bitcoin betting. Other cryptocurrencies are regularly accepted at Aussie offshore casinos, too.
Did you know that the hottest live casino games are ready and waiting for Aussies, too? Players down under are just as eligible to play live baccarat, live blackjack and live roulette as players based elsewhere. Moreover, many of these games accept Australian dollars, and they can include far more titles than those three options listed. Table poker, craps, keno, lottery games and money wheel games are just a handful of the other options that await you.
If all that sounds smashing, then why not get started today? Of course, you’ll still want to choose a reputable and safe casino to play at. Might we recommend that you read the terms and conditions of any candidate to ensure that they accept Aussie dollars and Australians? Most of the best ones do. After that, just be sure that they are licensed and carry a wealth of games that appeal to you before you commit to playing there regularly.