Written by Nina Moreno · Last verified: 24 July 2026.
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Tasmania gave Australia its first casino – Wrest Point opened in Sandy Bay in 1973 – and today the state runs two casino floors, plus pubs capped at 30 machines and clubs at 40. Tasmania is also the state moving fastest on mandatory carded play with pre-set loss limits, so expect the sign-up steps at venues to change over 2026.
Casinos in Tasmania
Wrest Point Casino – Hobart
Pokies: around 600 machines ·
Hours: Typically 9am-3am Sun-Thu, 9am-4am Fri-Sat ·
Address: 410 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 (directions) ·
Worth knowing: Australia’s first casino (1973)
Country Club Casino – Launceston
Pokies: around 450 machines ·
Hours: Typically 9am-3am Sun-Thu, 9am-4am Fri-Sat ·
Address: Country Club Avenue, Prospect Vale TAS 7250 (directions)
Pub and club venues
Around 90 hotels and clubs across the state hold machine licences – 30 per pub, 40 per club. Hobart and Launceston have the density; on the north-west coast the venues string along the Bass Highway towns.
TAS pokies rules at a glance
| Rule | TAS |
|---|---|
| Total gaming machines | about 2,900-3,600 |
| Where pokies are allowed | two casinos plus pubs (capped at 30 machines) and clubs (40) |
| Opening hours / shutdown | Venue hours vary; casinos typically run 9am to around 3-4am. Carded play with pre-set limits is rolling out across the state |
| Minimum age | 18, with photo ID checked at the door or gaming floor |
Prefer to play from home? Online pokies sites we’ve verified for TAS players
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FAQ
Which Tasmanian casinos have pokies?
Both – Wrest Point in Hobart (around 600 machines, Australia’s oldest casino) and Country Club Casino in Launceston (around 450). Pubs are capped at 30 machines and clubs at 40.
Is carded play mandatory in Tasmania?
Tasmania legislated Australia’s first universal carded-play scheme with pre-set loss limits, rolling out across venues from late 2025 into 2026. Expect to register a card before playing as the rollout completes.
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