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Australian real-money decision labVerify the Licence Claim, Not the Badge
A regulator logo can be copied, expired or valid for a different entity and product. Australian-facing availability, AUD display and an overseas licence are not equivalent to permission to provide an online casino service in Australia.
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The decision workflow
Name the exact service
Separate online casino games, wagering, lottery and physical venue products before searching a register.
Resolve the contracting entity
Match the company in current account terms to the name shown in the claimed regulator record.
Verify number and status
Use the regulator or official register directly, checking licence number, status, domain and authorised product scope.
Apply Australian rules
Use ACMA’s current Interactive Gambling Act guidance and licensed interactive wagering register; do not translate an offshore licence into ACMA approval.
Save a dated result
Record exact hostname, sources and date. A no-match result is not proof of illegality by itself, and a match is limited to its stated scope.
What each record proves
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| Record | Capture | Decision use |
|---|
| Entity | Terms vs register name | Identity match |
| Number/status | Current regulator record | Validity |
| Domain/product | Authorised scope | Coverage |
| Australia | ACMA service classification | Local context |
Offshore regulation and Australian permission are different questions
Online casino-style services are treated differently from licensed wagering products under Australian rules. This page is an information workflow, not personal legal advice; use official ACMA guidance for current service status.
Primary sources to verify
ACMA operator checkInteractive Gambling Act guidance
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Frequently asked questions
Does an overseas licence make an online casino legal in Australia?
Do not assume so. Check the service under current Australian rules.
Is an AUD cashier proof of Australian licensing?
No. Currency and access do not establish permission.
What should match in a licence check?
Entity, licence number, status, domain and product scope.
Last updated: 31 August 2026, 22:37 UTC