Free spins are the most common part of a welcome offer for players in Australia. The number of spins matters less than the value per spin, the games they are valid on and the wagering on the winnings. The table compares casinos that accept players from Australia.
Can you legally get free spins on online pokies in Australia?
Not from a lawful provider. Online pokies are prohibited interactive gambling services under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, and that applies whether you pay for a spin or receive it as a bonus. Free spins on real-money pokies are therefore only offered by sites that hold no Australian licence, wherever they are based and whatever foreign licence they show.
Free-to-play pokies in social casino apps, where you cannot cash out, are a different product. If a game lets you buy credits and withdraw winnings, it is a gambling service.
Australia also limits how online gambling can be paid for. Since 11 June 2024, licensed online wagering providers may not accept credit cards, other credit products or digital currency. ACMA enforces this, with penalties of about A$235,000 per breach. A site that takes your credit card or crypto for pokies spins is ignoring both rules. If you want to stop, BetStop lets you self-exclude from every licensed wagering provider in one step.
How do free spins work for players in Australia?
Free spins are credited on one or more selected slots, usually after the first deposit, sometimes spread over several days. Each spin has a fixed value, and the winnings are added as bonus money that must be wagered before you can withdraw them.
Online casino games and online pokies cannot legally be offered or advertised to people in Australia, while licensed local providers may offer sports betting, racing and lotteries online.
Paying in AUD and local payment methods
Of the 29 casinos on this page, 24 let you play in AUD and 24 accept local payment methods.
Popular deposit methods for players in Australia include Payid, Neosurf and Osko. Playing in AUD avoids conversion fees on every deposit and withdrawal.
What wagering means in AUD
With 40x wagering, a 100 AUD bonus means 100 x 40 = 4,000 AUD in bets before the bonus can be withdrawn. Slots usually count in full; table and live games often count less.
40x is the median wagering among the casinos on this page.
What to check before you take free spins in Australia
- The value of each spin, not only the number
- Which slots the spins are valid on
- The wagering on spin winnings and any cap
- How many days you have to use the spins
Before you claim
- Check that the casino accepts players from Australia before you register
- Read the bonus terms on the casino's own site
- Set a deposit limit in AUD before you start