A gaming machine is defined by the Gambling Act 2005 (opens in new tab) as a machine that is designed or adapted for use by individuals to gamble - whether or not it can also be used for other purposes. Most gaming machines are of the reel-based type. These are also known as fruit, slot, or jackpot machines.
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001\n\n It's illegal to provide some interactive gambling activities, such as 'online casinos', to someone in Australia. Examples include roulette, poker, craps, online 'pokies' and blackjack.