Land-based casinos

Australia's terrestrial casino network is concentrated in state capitals and tourist hubs: Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth, The Star Sydney/Gold Coast, SkyCity Adelaide/Darwin, Canberra Casino, Wrest Point and Country Club in Tasmania.

The core of the offer is video slots ("pokies "/EGMs), roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker tables and VIP areas; large facilities operate as resort complexes (hotels, restaurants, arenas, MICE).

A feature of the market is a wide network of EGMs in pubs and clubs in the states (except Western Australia, where machines are allowed only in casinos).

Licences and controls are issued at state/territory level (Liquor & Gaming NSW, VGCCC in Victoria, OLGR QLD etc), finmonitoring and AML/CTF - overseen by AUSTRAC.

Everywhere there are 18 +, verification, responsible play programs (self-exclusion, limits, pre-committee on EGMs in a number of jurisdictions), advertising restrictions and technical certification requirements.

Payments - in AUD, the share of cashless and card operations is growing, video surveillance and compliance procedures are in effect.

Tourism and event calendar support a stable flow of guests, and competition includes regular renewal of the slot fleet, jackpot draws and premium service.