Casino Melbourne: An Independent Guide to Crown Melbourne
An independent visitor guide to Casino Melbourne, the Crown complex in Southbank: what is on the gaming floor, the three hotels and dining, how to get there, and what Australian law means for online play.
Play online →This is an independent visitor guide to Casino Melbourne, the Crown Melbourne complex in Southbank, with 540 gaming tables and about 2,500 pokies. We are not the official venue site. Online casino play is restricted for Australian residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Casino Melbourne at a glance
Betting in Australia: key facts
| Minimum age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Crown Melbourne is a licensed land-based casino in Victoria overseen by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). Online casino play is not licensed in Australia; offshore online sites fall under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, administered by the ACMA. |
The physical Crown Melbourne venue in Southbank is legal for players aged 18 and over. Online casino games such as pokies, roulette and blackjack are restricted for Australian residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, and any online play links to offshore operators not licensed in Australia. In-play sports betting online is not permitted (phone or in person only). If gambling is a problem, call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or self-exclude through BetStop, the national register. 18+.
How to get started at Casino Melbourne
- Use this independent guide to understand what the Crown Melbourne complex offers and how to plan a visit.
- Check the venue basics: the Southbank address, the gaming floor, three hotels and 40+ restaurants before you travel.
- Play responsibly: 18+, set limits and use BetStop self-exclusion on 1800 858 858. Any Play online link leads to an offshore site restricted under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
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Casino Melbourne is the Crown complex on the north bank of the Yarra in Southbank, open since 1997 with 540 gaming tables and about 2,500 pokies. This is an independent visitor guide: we describe the venue, its gaming floor, three hotels and 40+ restaurants, and we do not run the casino, take bookings or hold any funds. Any Play online button leads to an offshore gaming platform for players 18 and over; online casino play is restricted for Australian residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.