A bet by a child or by an adult with a child is an offence under the Lottery and Gaming Act 1936 [ss 53, 54]. It is also an offence to receive money from a child for the purpose of gambling. [s 55]. Children cannot operate poker machines or enter areas where poker machines are operating [Gaming Machines Act 1992 ss 56-58]. Similar restrictions apply to 'Keno' games in licensed premises.

It is also an offence to sell lottery tickets to children under the age of 16 years, State Lotteries Act 1966 s 17B. However, it is a defence if the ticket seller reasonably believed the child was over 18 years.