Written by Nina Moreno · Last verified: 24 July 2026.
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Victoria does pokies differently: Crown Melbourne runs 2,628 machines around the clock, and every other venue in the state is capped at 105. Since 30 August 2024 every pub and club gaming room in Victoria must go dark from 4am to 10am – no staggered-hours workarounds – so if you’re searching “pokies open now” in Melbourne at 5am, Crown is the only legal answer.
Casino in Victoria
Crown Melbourne – Melbourne
Pokies: around 2,628 machines ·
Hours: Open 24 hours (closed Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day morning) ·
Address: 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006 (directions)
Pubs and clubs: the 105-machine world
Outside Crown, Victoria spreads its machines across roughly 500 hotel and club venues, none bigger than 105 machines. The practical upshot: your nearest pokies room in Melbourne is almost certainly a suburban hotel or RSL within a few kilometres, it runs 60-105 machines, and it shuts at 4am sharp. The VGCCC publishes a full venue register if you want to check a specific suburb.
VIC pokies rules at a glance
| Rule | VIC |
|---|---|
| Total gaming machines | about 26,000-30,000 |
| Where pokies are allowed | Crown Melbourne plus pubs and clubs (each capped at 105 machines) |
| Opening hours / shutdown | All pubs and clubs must close gaming floors 4am-10am daily (mandatory since 30 August 2024); Crown has separate arrangements |
| 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 VIC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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| Richard Casino | 100% up to A$1,500 + 100 free spins, 40x, min deposit A$50 | Newer AU-facing site we reviewed in July 2026 | Read review · Visit site |
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FAQ
Where can I play pokies after 4am in Melbourne?
Only Crown Melbourne. Since 30 August 2024 every other Victorian venue must close its gaming room from 4am to 10am with no exceptions – the old trick of hopping between venues with staggered hours is gone.
How many pokies can a Victorian pub have?
The cap is 105 machines per venue outside Crown. Most suburban hotels run 60-105. Crown Melbourne is licensed for 2,628.
What is YourPlay?
Victoria’s card-based tracking scheme that lets you set time and loss limits before you play. A carded-play pilot began in mid-2025 and load-ups are now capped at A$100, down from A$1,000.
Back to the national guide: pokies near me in Australia. Other states: NSW, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT.
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