The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 banned online casino and poker operators in Australia from servicing Australians. The Australian Online Poker Association fought bravely to save the game, but ultimately it was not enough, although since the announcement they have vowed to fight on to have it legalised, with professionals such as Jackie Glazier coming out in support of the game. It has forced them to look at other sites that specialise in operating in illegal markets. This means that the estimated million Pokerstars players with account from Australia can no longer play online poker.
Online Poker in Australia was banned from September 2017 after the 2016 IGA Amendment Bill passed the Senate.
