How much Australians spend on slots: 2025 stats
According to Australian Productivity Commission data, spending by citizens on slot machines has seen renewed growth in 2025. The shift towards online slots is especially noticeable, which is associated with an increase in the number of licensed operators and the availability of mobile applications.
Total cost:
Total costs for all types of slots (online and offline):
Of these, online slots:
Offline "shows" (slot machines in pubs, clubs, casinos):
By format type:
By Australian state:
Spending by age group:
The most active players are in the 35-44 age group. They make up about 28% of all online players in terms of betting volume.
Role of mobile devices:
Additional observations:
Conclusions:
This trend will continue, especially with the growth in the number of mobile applications and increased marketing by operators.
Total cost:
Total costs for all types of slots (online and offline):
- 14.2 billion AUD for 2025 (against 13.5 billion in 2024)
Of these, online slots:
- 3.8 billion AUD (+ 19% vs. 2024)
Offline "shows" (slot machines in pubs, clubs, casinos):
- 10.4 billion AUD (+ 2%)
By format type:
| Format games | Annual expenditure, billion AUD | Growth for the year |
|---|---|---|
| Online Slots | 3.8 | + 19% |
| Club shows | 5.1 | + 1% |
| Casino (offline) | 3,2 | + 3% |
| Mobile Apps | 2.4 | + 21% |
By Australian state:
| State | Average annual spend per player (slots) |
|---|---|
| NSW | 1,735 AUD |
| Victoria | 1 610 AUD |
| Queensland | 1,480 AUD |
| South Australia | 1,350 AUD |
| Western Australia | 980 AUD |
| Tasmania | 1,150 AUD |
| Northern Territory | 1,690 AUD |
Spending by age group:
| Age | Average annual expenditure on online slots |
|---|---|
| 18–24 | 740 AUD |
| 25–34 | 1 020 AUD |
| 35–44 | 1 430 AUD |
| 45–54 | 1 260 AUD |
| 55+ | 970 AUD |
The most active players are in the 35-44 age group. They make up about 28% of all online players in terms of betting volume.
Role of mobile devices:
- 72% of all online bets on slots are made from smartphones
- Tablets account for 14%, desktops - 14%
- Average deposit in mobile app - 27 AUD
Additional observations:
- Growth in the number of licensed offshore operators supporting AUD payments
- Expanding the use of alternative replenishment methods: cryptocurrency, PayID, Neosurf
- Session time increase: average game session - 18 minutes
- Players are increasingly using freespins and bonuses - 43% of bets are made with promotional activity
Conclusions:
- 1. Slot spending continues to grow, especially in the online segment.
- 2. Mobile gambling becomes the main access channel.
- 3. The age group 35-44 is the most involved.
- 4. The popularity of slots remains high both in the offline segment (clubs and casinos) and in the online space.
- 5. Australia is in the top 10 countries in terms of online gambling spending in the world, with a significant share of this spending coming from video slots.
This trend will continue, especially with the growth in the number of mobile applications and increased marketing by operators.
