Written by Nina Moreno · Last verified: 24 July 2026. Every venue below was re-checked against 2026 sources – several casinos on older lists have closed or changed names, and we say so where it matters.
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Searching “pokies near me” gets you a map pack and a pile of listicles that still think Treasury Casino Brisbane is open (it closed in August 2024) and SKYCITY Darwin still exists (it’s been Mindil Beach Casino Resort since 2021). This guide is the version we wanted to find: all 14 Australian casinos, the biggest club venues, what time the machines actually switch off in each state, and the two places – Perth pubs and Canberra’s casino – where the pokies you’re looking for legally don’t exist.
Find the nearest pokies venue to you
Tap the button and we’ll sort the major Australian venues by distance from where you are. The check runs entirely in your browser – your location is never sent to us or anyone else.
Covers all 14 Australian casinos plus the biggest club venues. No location access, or on a desktop? Pick your state instead:
Where pokies actually are in Australia
Australia has roughly 180,000 gaming machines, but they’re not spread evenly. NSW holds close to half of them, mostly in registered clubs and pubs rather than casinos. Victoria caps every non-Crown venue at 105 machines. Western Australia bans them everywhere except Crown Perth. The ACT puts them in community clubs only – Casino Canberra is the one capital-city casino in the country with no pokies at all. So “near me” means something different depending on which state you’re standing in.
All 14 Australian casinos at a glance
| Casino | City | Pokies | Floor |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Sydney | Sydney, NSW | ~1,500 | 24 hours |
| Crown Sydney | Sydney, NSW | None | Set hours |
| Crown Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC | ~2,628 | 24 hours |
| The Star Brisbane | Brisbane, QLD | ~2,400 | 24 hours |
| The Star Gold Coast | Gold Coast, QLD | ~1,400 | 24 hours |
| The Reef Hotel Casino | Cairns, QLD | ~500 | Set hours |
| The Ville Resort-Casino | Townsville, QLD | ~370 | Set hours |
| Crown Perth | Perth, WA | ~2,500 | 24 hours |
| SkyCity Adelaide | Adelaide, SA | ~950 | Set hours |
| Wrest Point Casino | Hobart, TAS | ~600 | Set hours |
| Country Club Casino | Launceston, TAS | ~450 | Set hours |
| Mindil Beach Casino Resort | Darwin, NT | ~600 | 24 hours |
| Lasseters Casino | Alice Springs, NT | ~300 | Set hours |
| Casino Canberra | Canberra, ACT | None | Set hours |
Two entries in that table surprise most people. Crown Sydney at Barangaroo opened in 2020 as a table-games-only casino – no pokies, by licence. And Casino Canberra has never been allowed gaming machines. If you’re in Sydney you want The Star; in Canberra you want the clubs.
Pick your state
Pokies near me in New South Wales
About 86,000-89,000 machines; casinos, registered clubs and pubs. Most pubs and clubs must switch pokies off between 4am and 10am unless they hold an approved variation; The Star operates continuously. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in New South Wales.
Pokies near me in Victoria
About 26,000-30,000 machines; Crown Melbourne plus pubs and clubs (each capped at 105 machines). All pubs and clubs must close gaming floors 4am-10am daily (mandatory since 30 August 2024); Crown has separate arrangements. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in Victoria.
Pokies near me in Queensland
About 44,000-46,000 machines; four casinos plus clubs and hotels (hotels capped at 45 machines, clubs up to 300). Club and pub hours follow the venue’s liquor licence – most floors close between midnight and 4am; the three Star casinos run 24 hours. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in Queensland.
Pokies near me in Western Australia
About 2,500 – all inside crown perth machines; Crown Perth only – WA law bans pokies in pubs and clubs. Crown Perth’s floor runs 24 hours; there is nowhere else in the state to play a pokie. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in Western Australia.
Pokies near me in South Australia
About 12,000-13,000 machines; SkyCity Adelaide plus hotels and clubs (each capped at 40 machines). Every SA gaming venue must close its machines for at least six continuous hours a day – most pick roughly 2am-8am. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in South Australia.
Pokies near me in Tasmania
About 2,900-3,600 machines; two casinos plus pubs (capped at 30 machines) and clubs (40). Venue hours vary; casinos typically run 9am to around 3-4am. Carded play with pre-set limits is rolling out across the state. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in Tasmania.
Pokies near me in Northern Territory
About 1,700-2,200 machines; two casinos plus community clubs and some hotels. Mindil Beach runs its pokies floor around the clock most days; club and pub hours follow their licences. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in Northern Territory.
Pokies near me in Australian Capital Territory
About 3,500 (all authorisations in community clubs) machines; community clubs only – Casino Canberra has no pokies by law, hotels max 10, taverns 2. Clubs must close gaming areas 4am-7am daily. Full venue list, hours and rules: pokies in Australian Capital Territory.
What time do pokies open and close?
The single most-searched follow-up to “pokies near me” is “pokies open now”. Here’s the honest answer by state – casino floors and pub/club rooms run on different clocks:
| State | Pub & club machines | Casino floor |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Off 4am-10am at most venues (variations exist) | The Star Sydney: 24 hours |
| VIC | Off 4am-10am at every venue, no exceptions since Aug 2024 | Crown Melbourne: 24 hours |
| QLD | Follow the venue’s licence; most close midnight-4am | All three Star/Reef/Ville floors run long hours; Brisbane and Gold Coast 24h |
| WA | No pub or club machines exist | Crown Perth: 24 hours |
| SA | Mandatory 6-hour daily break, commonly 2am-8am | SkyCity Adelaide: to around 4am |
| TAS | Venue hours vary | Wrest Point and Country Club: to around 3-4am |
| NT | Follow the venue’s licence | Mindil Beach pokies floor: around the clock most days |
| ACT | Club gaming rooms off 4am-7am | No pokies at Casino Canberra |
Prefer to play from home? Online pokies sites we’ve verified for Australian players
Venue pokies stop at the door – online, the picture is different and legally messier. Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 it is illegal for operators to offer online real-money pokies to people in Australia, so every site below is an offshore operator we’ve signed up with, deposited at and cashed out from ourselves. We may earn a commission if you join through our links; it doesn’t change what we write. Full detail is in each linked review.
| Site | Welcome offer (verified 24 July 2026) | Why it’s listed | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Reels | 100% match up to A$750, 30x wagering | The most-searched offshore pokies brand in Australia; card and crypto deposits | Read review · Visit site |
| SkyCrown | Welcome package split across five deposits + 20 free spins | Consistent performer in our tests; broad provider library and live dealers | Read review · Visit site |
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Wagering requirements decide what a bonus is really worth – our no deposit pokies bonus guide explains how to read them, and our PayID casino guide covers the fastest deposit route.
FAQ
Are there pokies near me right now?
If you’re in any capital except Perth or Canberra, almost certainly – NSW alone has around 2,000 venues. Use the locator at the top of this page, or open your state guide for the full venue list. In Perth the only floor is Crown Perth; in Canberra it’s the community clubs.
Which pokies venues are open 24 hours?
Casino floors at The Star Sydney, Crown Melbourne, Crown Perth, The Star Brisbane, The Star Gold Coast and Mindil Beach Darwin run 24 hours most days. Pub and club rooms can’t – every state now forces a daily shutdown window, typically starting at 4am.
Why are there no pokies in Perth pubs?
Western Australia never licensed gaming machines outside its casino. It’s the only Australian state where pubs and clubs have zero pokies – which is why WA consistently records the lowest per-capita pokies losses in the country.
Do I need to be a member to play pokies at a club?
In NSW, yes – but clubs sign in visitors as temporary members on the spot with photo ID, unless you live within 5 km of the club, in which case you’re expected to join. ACT and QLD clubs work much the same way. Pubs need no membership anywhere.
Is it legal to play pokies online instead?
Australian law targets the operators, not you – under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 it’s illegal to offer online pokies to people in Australia, and no site that does so is licensed here. Playing at offshore sites isn’t an offence for the player, but you have no local dispute body if something goes wrong. Our reviews test each site’s cashout process for exactly that reason.
Is this page’s venue data current?
Every venue was re-verified on 24 July 2026 against operator websites and state regulator data. Machine counts are approximate because venues adjust them constantly. If we’ve missed a change, tell us and we’ll fix it.
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