Australia · October 2026

Online poker games in Australia

Casino poker you play against the house, not other players: casino hold’em, three card poker and video poker. Full-pay video poker, played well, returns more than 99%.

house edge, full-pay video poker
0.46%
casinos with it
147
games at the biggest
33,000

Where to play online poker

The biggest game libraries first; each casino’s game count is in the first box.

  87. 87

    GW

    7.5Licence not listed
    Stands out forTakes PayID5 cryptocurrencies
    Games
    1,500
    Payout
    2 days +
    Min. deposit
    AU$20
    Licence
    Not listed
    Visit casino GW (opens in a new tab)Read review of GW
    • Apple Pay deposits
    • 97% payout rate

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

  95. 95

    7Bit

    8.8Instant payoutsCuraçao licence
    Welcome offer225% up to AU$10,000+ 200 free spins
    Games
    —
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    AU$1
    Wagering
    —
    Visit casino 7Bit (opens in a new tab)Read review of 7Bit
    • Instant withdrawals
    • Takes PayID
    • Deposit from AU$1

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

  103. 103

    Axe

    8.6Instant payoutsCuraçao licence
    Welcome offerUp to AU$5,625+ 200 free spins
    Games
    —
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    AU$20
    Wagering
    45x
    Visit casino Axe (opens in a new tab)Read review of Axe
    • Instant withdrawals
    • Takes PayID
    • 10 cryptocurrencies

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

  105. 105

    1Red

    8.5Instant payoutsCuraçao licence
    Welcome offer200% up to AU$15,450+ 100 free spins
    Games
    —
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    AU$20
    Wagering
    40x
    Visit casino 1Red (opens in a new tab)Read review of 1Red
    • Instant withdrawals
    • iPhone and Android apps
    • 10 cryptocurrencies

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

Showing 10 of 147 casinos

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Poker games to try for free 1

Our 3 picks, reviewed

Why each one made the top of the list, and what to know before you sign up.

  1. 01Best for poker games

    WishWin

    8.1Anjouan licenceSince 2025

    WishWin has been running since 2025 under an Anjouan licence, run by Casolinia Group. It has 33,000 games from 104 studios. Withdrawals take 2 days or more.

    What we like

    • 33,000+ games
    • Takes PayID
    • 2,000+ live tables
    • Deposit from AU$10

    Worth knowing

    • Withdrawals take 2 days or more
    • Anjouan licence: weaker player protection
    • Withdrawals capped at AU$500 a day
    Stands out for33,000+ gamesTakes PayID
    Games
    33,000
    Payout
    2 days +
    Min. deposit
    AU$10
    Licence
    Anjouan
    Visit casino WishWin (opens in a new tab)Read review of WishWin

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

  2. 02Fastest payouts

    Oshi

    9.2Curaçao licenceSince 2015

    Oshi has been running since 2015 under a Curaçao licence, run by Dama N.V. It has 15,000 games from 148 studios. Withdrawals are instant.

    What we like

    • Instant withdrawals
    • 15,000+ games
    • Takes PayID
    • 1,400+ live tables

    Worth knowing

    • Curaçao licence, not MGA or UKGC
    • No app: mobile site only
    Welcome offerUp to AU$5,000+ 250 free spins
    Games
    15,000
    Payout
    Instant
    Min. deposit
    AU$10
    Wagering
    40x
    Visit casino Oshi (opens in a new tab)Read review of Oshi

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

  3. 03Biggest live lobby

    Winshark

    8.1Curaçao licenceSince 2024

    Winshark has been running since 2024 under a Curaçao licence, run by GBL Solutions N.V. It has 15,000 games from 172 studios. Withdrawals take 2 days or more.

    What we like

    • 15,000+ games
    • Takes PayID
    • 3,000+ live tables
    • Deposit from AU$10

    Worth knowing

    • Withdrawals take 2 days or more
    • Curaçao licence, not MGA or UKGC
    • Withdrawals capped at AU$500 a day
    Welcome offer100% up to AU$250+ 50 free spins
    Games
    15,000
    Payout
    2 days +
    Min. deposit
    AU$10
    Wagering
    45x
    Visit casino Winshark (opens in a new tab)Read review of Winshark

    18+ · New customers only · T&Cs apply · Play responsibly

Compare them side by side Compare any two in detail

CasinoScoreWelcome offerPayoutMin. depositLicenceGamesVisit
WishWin8.1None on file2 days +AU$10Anjouan33,000Visit WishWin (opens in a new tab)
Spinrise8.7111% up to AU$777+ 111 free spins2 days +AU$20Curaçao18,000Visit Spinrise (opens in a new tab)
Golisimo8.1300% up to AU$3,750+ 300 free spins2 days +AU$10Not listed18,000Visit Golisimo (opens in a new tab)
Win Rolla8.1300% up to AU$12,000+ 300 free spinsNot statedAU$20Anjouan17,500Visit Win Rolla (opens in a new tab)
FairCrown8.6120% up to AU$2,000+ 100 free spinsInstantAU$20Tobique17,000Visit FairCrown (opens in a new tab)
My Empire8.2250% up to AU$5,500+ 200 free spins2 days +AU$10Anjouan17,000Visit My Empire (opens in a new tab)
Neon548.2Up to AU$5,500+ 200 free spins2 days +AU$10Anjouan17,000Visit Neon54 (opens in a new tab)
Oshi9.2Up to AU$5,000+ 250 free spinsInstantAU$10Curaçao15,000Visit Oshi (opens in a new tab)
CrownSlots9.1400% up to AU$6,000+ 250 free spinsInstantAU$20Curaçao15,000Visit CrownSlots (opens in a new tab)
Spinline8.2None on file2 days +AU$20Curaçao15,000Visit Spinline (opens in a new tab)
Winshark8.1100% up to AU$250+ 50 free spins2 days +AU$10Curaçao15,000Visit Winshark (opens in a new tab)
Trip2VIP9.1400% up to AU$4,500+ 320 free spinsInstantAU$20Curaçao14,000Visit Trip2VIP (opens in a new tab)
Spinaconda9.0120% up to AU$3,000+ 300 free spinsInstantAU$20Tobique14,000Visit Spinaconda (opens in a new tab)
Boho8.7None on file2 days +AU$20Curaçao14,000Visit Boho (opens in a new tab)
Kingmaker8.2100% up to AU$5,000+ 50 free spins2 days +AU$10Anjouan14,000Visit Kingmaker (opens in a new tab)

Online poker: how it works

The rules in plain words, with pictures: the poker hands, how Casino Hold’em is dealt, and how video poker pays.

How casino poker works

Casino poker games use the usual poker hands, but you play against the casino, not against other players. You win with a better hand than the dealer or, in video poker, with a hand that is on the pay table. There is no bluffing and nobody to read.

Poker hands, from best to worst

1Royal flushTop straight, one suitA♠♠K♠♠Q♠♠J♠♠10♠♠2Straight flushIn a row, one suit9♥♥8♥♥7♥♥6♥♥5♥♥3Four of a kindFour of one rankQ♣♣Q♦♦Q♥♥Q♠♠3♦♦4Full houseThree and a pairK♠♠K♥♥K♦♦4♣♣4♠♠5FlushFive of one suitA♦♦J♦♦8♦♦6♦♦2♦♦6StraightFive in a row10♣♣9♦♦8♠♠7♥♥6♣♣7Three of a kindThree of one rank7♠♠7♥♥7♦♦K♣♣2♠♠8Two pairTwo different pairsJ♣♣J♦♦5♠♠5♥♥A♣♣9One pairTwo of one rank10♥♥10♠♠K♦♦6♣♣3♠♠10High cardNothing elseA♣♣Q♦♦9♥♥5♠♠3♣♣
A hand is always your best five cards. The bright cards make the hand; the faded ones only decide ties.

When two hands are the same kind, the higher cards win: a pair of kings beats a pair of sevens, and an ace-high flush beats a queen-high one.

Casino Hold’em, step by step

K♣♣9♥♥4♠♠2♦♦K♦♦ FlopTurnRiver A♥♥K♥♥ ANTEAU$5CALLAU$10 Dealer’s cards, face down
You hold the ace and king of hearts. With two kings on the table, that makes three kings.
  1. Bet the antePut your chips in the ante circle.
  2. Two cards each, three on the tableYou see your two cards and the first three shared cards, the flop. The dealer’s two stay face down.
  3. Call or foldCall by betting twice your ante to stay in, or fold and lose the ante.
  4. Two more cards, then the showdownThe turn and the river are dealt. The best five of your seven cards play the dealer’s best five. The dealer needs a pair of 4s or better to play; if not, your ante is paid and your call is given back.

Video poker: Jacks or Better

  1. Choose your betPick the coin size and how many coins, from one to five.
  2. Get five cardsThe machine deals five cards face up.
  3. Hold and drawTap the cards you want to keep. The rest are replaced, once.
  4. Get paid by the pay tableYour final hand pays by the table on the screen. A pair of jacks or better gets your bet back.
HandPays, per coinOn a AU$1 bet
Royal flush250 (800 with five coins)AU$250
Straight flush50AU$50
Four of a kind25AU$25
Full house9AU$9
Flush6AU$6
Straight4AU$4
Three of a kind3AU$3
Two pair2AU$2
Jacks or better1AU$1 back

This is the full-pay 9/6 table: 9 for a full house, 6 for a flush. Machines that pay 8/5 look the same but quietly cost about four times more.

Three Card Poker in short

You and the dealer get three cards each. Bet the ante, look at your cards, then play by betting the same again, or fold. With only three cards a straight is rarer than a flush, so it ranks higher. A good simple rule: play any hand of queen, 6, 4 or better.

The games and their odds

GameHow it worksHouse edge
Jacks or BetterVideo poker that pays from a pair of jacks0.46% on 9/6 pay tables
Deuces WildVideo poker where twos are wilddepends on the pay table
Casino Hold’emTexas hold’em against the dealerabout 2.2%
Three Card PokerThree cards against the dealerabout 3.4%

Tips that make a difference

  • Read the pay table: 9/6 Jacks or Better beats 8/5
  • Bet maximum coins where the royal flush pays more for them
  • Use a strategy chart: it is allowed and it matters
  • Poker against other players is a different game, played in poker rooms

How to start playing poker games

Four steps from our list to your first hand. The screens are a sketch: every casino looks a little different, but the steps are the same.

  1. 1Visit2Visit3Visit

    Step 1

    Pick a casino from our list

    Each row shows the payout time, the bonus terms and what the casino has for poker games. Visit opens its site.

  2. Create your accountEmailPasswordCountryAustraliaI’m 18 or overJoin

    Step 2

    Open an account

    It takes about two minutes. Use your real name, address and date of birth: they are checked before your first withdrawal.

  3. DepositAU$10AU$20AU$50Deposit limitDeposit AU$20

    Step 3

    Set a limit, then deposit

    Set a deposit limit in your account first, then pay in with PayID, a card or an e-wallet. AU$10 to AU$20 is enough to start.

  4. SlotsBlackjackPokerLiveDemo

    Step 4

    Find the poker games

    Open the poker tab in the lobby. Video poker and Casino Hold’em both have free demos to practise on.

Is it legal, and is it taxed?

The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 stops operators from offering online casino games, including pokies, to people in Australia. It targets operators, not players, and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) blocks many offshore sites. The casinos we list are licensed abroad, not in Australia, so Australian consumer protections don’t apply to them: we name the licence on every casino we list, and explain what it means on casino licences.

Winnings and tax. For recreational players, gambling winnings are generally not taxed in Australia. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Staying in control

141 of the 147 casinos here let you close your account for a while, and 53 let you set deposit limits. Each review lists the tools a casino has. Set them up before you need them.

  • Set a deposit limit when you open the account, if the casino has one
  • Decide how long you will play before you start
  • Never chase a loss with a bigger deposit
  • Free, confidential help: the national helpline on 1800 858 858, every day. More ways to stay in control

Questions about online poker

Is this the same as poker against other players?

No. These are casino games against the house. Poker against other players happens in poker rooms, which take a cut of each pot instead.

Which poker game has the best odds?

Full-pay Jacks or Better video poker: about 99.5% back with perfect strategy.

What does 9/6 mean in video poker?

The machine pays 9 for a full house and 6 for a flush. Lower pay tables, like 8/5, quietly raise the house edge.

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