Yes, it is legal to own a poker machine in Australia. There are no specific regulations governing poker machines, so they can be found in most pubs, clubs and casinos.
Some jurisdictions have restrictions on how many poker machines a casino can have, but there is no such restriction in Australia. So, as long as the poker machine is not being used for gambling purposes outside of the casino premises, it is legal to own one.
There are a few caveats that should be noted, however. Firstly, poker machines are considered gambling devices and as such are subject to gambling regulations.
This means that they must be operated by persons over the age of 18 and must not be used for any other purpose than gambling.
Secondly, poker machines must not be located near any area where minors might be present. Finally, it is illegal to use a poker machine for any form of betting other than playing the game itself.
So, if you want to bet on the results of a hand or make any other kind of wager, you’ll need to go somewhere else.
