The future of the industry

Until 2030, the Australian industry will strengthen its digital-first course while maintaining the federal ban on online casinos and poker.

Legal growth channels are online sports betting/betting with a focus on mobile applications, personalization and rapid verification (eKYC).

Regulators will continue to tighten advertising, expand self-exclusion (BetStop), strengthen payment barriers (including bans on risky instruments) and requirements for transparency of bonuses.

In the ground segment, the transition to cashless and pre-comment on EGMs will accelerate, "garm minimizers" (limits, timeouts, notifications), as well as technologies for recognizing self-excluded players will expand.

States/territories will align the POCT model and responsible play standards, and operators will implement behavioral risk analytics and ESG metrics.

The basic scenario is stable legal betting with stricter compliance; any relaxation on interactive casinos is unlikely.

The winners will be brands that invest in player protection, transparent UX, fast AUD payments and omnichannel loyalty programs without breaking the rules.