Online pokies in Tasmania are a topic with real local history behind it. For decades, Tasmanian pokies were tied to a single company under a unique state arrangement, and the future of poker machines has featured in Tassie election campaigns. Online play sits outside all of that, under national law.
This guide explains what the law says for Tasmanians aged 18 and over, gives some local context, covers how Hobart time interacts with casino promotions, and sets out why Fair Go Casino is our recommendation. For the national picture, start with online pokies Australia.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Hobart
- Time zone
- AEST (UTC+10), AEDT (UTC+11) in daylight saving
- Land-based pokies
- Pubs, clubs and casinos in Hobart and Launceston; historically run under the Federal Group arrangement
- Help line
- Gambling Help Online 1800 858 858
- Fair Go access
- Browser on any device
Can Tasmanians legally play online pokies?
Tasmania's gaming laws deal with venues and the casinos. Online casino games are covered by the Commonwealth's Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Under that Act, it is unlawful for a business to offer online pokies to people in Australia, but there is no offence for an individual who plays.
Things a Tasmanian player should weigh up:
- All real money online pokies sites are offshore. Fair Go is licensed in Curaçao and has no Australian licence.
- ACMA has the power to block offshore casino domains.
- Tasmania's gaming regulator cannot help with an offshore site, so there is no local complaints path.
For more depth, see is online gambling legal in Australia.
Tasmania's pokies history and the Federal Group
Tasmania's pokies have historically been run under the Federal Group arrangement, an unusual deal in which one company operated the state's casinos, Wrest Point in Hobart and the Country Club in Launceston, and held the rights to gaming machines in local pubs and clubs. No other state set things up quite that way.
That model has been the subject of long public debate in Tasmania, and arrangements have been under reform, so check current state information if you want the latest on venue licensing. For online players, none of it changes the picture: offshore casinos sit outside the Tasmanian system entirely, including any venue-based protections.
Hobart time and Fair Go's weekly promotions
Tasmania runs on AEST and moves to AEDT for daylight saving, so it usually keeps the same clock as Melbourne and Sydney. Fair Go's promotions, though, run on casino time, and that will not necessarily match Hobart.
- Koala Monday (KOALAMO): tiered bonus based on deposit size, all day Monday casino time.
- Fun Monday (FUNMON): 25 free spins on Monday for deposits made from Saturday to Monday.
- Fair Draw: a Friday to Thursday weekly draw with random bonuses from $50 to $500.
- Weekend cashback: 30% on busted no-code deposits on Saturday and Sunday, versus 25% on weekdays.
If you are depositing near midnight, ask live chat what time it is on the casino clock. The full list of live codes is on our Fair Go bonus codes page.
Why Fair Go suits Tasmanian players
| Feature | What Tassie players get |
|---|---|
| Currency | AUD, no conversion |
| Mobile | Browser play on iOS and Android, from Burnie to Bruny Island; no app to download, as there is no native app |
| Support | 24/7 live chat, every day of the year, plus email |
| Deposits | Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Neosurf, CashtoCode, eZeeWallet, JET Bank Transfer, crypto; all free |
| Welcome offer | Code WELCOME, 100% up to $200 five times, $20 minimum, 30x wagering |
The pokies library runs to 280+ SpinLogic Gaming (formerly RealTime Gaming) titles, including the outback-themed Fair Go exclusive Kev's Bush Bonanza. There are no live dealer tables and no sports betting. Our Fair Go Casino review has the full detail.
Getting your winnings to Tasmania
Withdrawals are by Bitcoin or eZeeWallet, both free, or by wire transfer for a $50 fee. Each transfer is $100 to $2,500 and Fair Go aims to process within two business days. You need to verify your identity before the first withdrawal, so send your documents early.
Mainland neighbours face the same rules; compare with Victoria or the clubs-based ACT.
Responsible gambling
Island life can be quiet in winter, and online pokies are always open. If you notice yourself chasing losses, Gambling Help Online is free and confidential on 1800 858 858, day or night, and can link you to support in Tasmania. More on our responsible gambling page. 18+ only.
Frequently asked questions
No. The federal Interactive Gambling Act prohibits operators from offering online casino games to Australians, but players are not committing an offence. Tasmania has no separate law punishing individuals. The risk is that offshore casinos sit outside Australian regulation, so disputes are harder to resolve.
Historically, the Federal Group ran Tasmania's two casinos, Wrest Point in Hobart and the Country Club in Launceston, and held the rights to operate gaming machines in the state's pubs and clubs. It was a unique model in Australia and has been the subject of long-running debate and reform.
Fair Go runs in your mobile or desktop browser with no download, which helps on patchy connections. Pokies still need a steady data link while you spin, so avoid playing on a weak signal where a dropped connection could interrupt a bonus round.
It depends on the method. Lightning Bitcoin starts at $5, Neosurf, eZeeWallet, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin at $10, cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and JET Bank Transfer at $20, and CashtoCode, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether at $25. The welcome bonus needs at least $20.
Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858, open 24 hours, or use the online chat at gamblinghelponline.org.au. It is free and confidential and can connect you with counselling services in Tasmania, including support for family members.
Yes. If you deposit $10 or more without using a bonus code and the balance busts, you can ask live chat for 25% instant cashback, rising to 30% on Saturdays and Sundays. VIP members can get cashback of up to 40% on busted deposits as part of the Koala loyalty program.