South Australia regulates gaming machines through the Consumer and Business Services (CBS) agency under the Gaming Machines Act 1992. The state has a smaller number of venues compared to the eastern states but maintains a well-established network of hotels and clubs with pokies.
Adelaide and its surrounding suburbs contain the majority of SA gaming venues, with a mix of hotels and clubs. Regional centres like Mount Gambier, Whyalla and Port Augusta also have licensed venues. SA has implemented a number of harm minimisation measures including mandatory pre-commitment technology.
Opening hours: South Australian gaming venues may operate pokies from 9am to 4am in metropolitan areas, with regional venues subject to conditions on their individual licences.