Pokies on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is beaches, theme parks and a good night out. Spread across the strip from Southport down through Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach to Coolangatta, you'll find a decent range of pokies venues in pubs, clubs and RSLs - most within easy reach of the beach and the G:link light rail, which runs the length of the tourist strip.

Getting Around Gold Coast Gaming Venues

The Gold Coast Light Rail (G:link) runs from Helensvale in the north to Coolangatta in the south, with stops close to many venues on this page.

By light rail: Surfers Paradise North and Surfers Paradise stations serve the main strip. Broadbeach South station is the closest stop for the Broadbeach venue cluster including the Star Gold Coast Casino. Southport station serves the northern Southport venues.

By bus: Surfside Buslines operate frequent services along the Gold Coast Highway connecting Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Southport.

Use the map below to find the nearest venue to where you are, with directions available for each.


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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pokies venues are on the Gold Coast?

This page lists 49 pokies venues across the Gold Coast tourist corridor, covering Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Southport, Coolangatta, Burleigh Heads, Mermaid Beach, Palm Beach and Miami. The Star Gold Coast Casino in Broadbeach adds over 1,600 machines on top of the hotel and club venues listed here.

What time do pokies close on the Gold Coast?

Queensland does not have a mandatory statewide gaming shutdown equivalent to Victoria or NSW. Individual venues set their own closing hours. Most hotels close their gaming rooms between midnight and 3AM. Use the Open Now filter on our map to see which venues are currently open.

Do I need to be a member to play pokies on the Gold Coast?

Hotels and pubs on the Gold Coast do not require membership - simply walk in. Registered clubs such as RSLs and sports clubs may ask you to sign in as a visitor at the front desk. Requirements vary by venue.

Where is the Star Gold Coast Casino?

The Star Gold Coast Casino is located at 1 Casino Drive, Broadbeach Island, just off the Gold Coast Highway. The closest G:link light rail station is Broadbeach South. The casino operates 24 hours and has over 1,600 gaming machines across multiple floors.

How do I get to pokies venues on the Gold Coast?

The Gold Coast Light Rail (G:link) runs along the tourist corridor with stations at Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South. Surfside Buslines also operate frequent services along the Gold Coast Highway. Most venues in Surfers Paradise are within walking distance of the beach strip.

Are there pokies in Surfers Paradise?

Yes - Surfers Paradise has the highest concentration of pokies venues on the Gold Coast, including the Cavill Hotel, Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, Clock Hotel, Club Paradise and BMD Northcliffe Surf Club, all within easy walking distance of the main beach strip.