Western Australia is unique among Australian states - it is the only state that does not permit gaming machines (pokies) in pubs, clubs or hotels. This has been the case since poker machines were banned in WA in 1988, and despite ongoing debate, the law has never changed.
If you're in Perth or anywhere else in WA and looking for pokies, there is only one option - Crown Perth in Burswood. Crown Perth is the sole venue in Western Australia licensed to operate gaming machines, and it has hundreds of them across its gaming floor.
Crown Perth is located at Great Eastern Highway in Burswood, just minutes from the Perth CBD. It operates 24 hours a day and offers a large gaming floor with hundreds of machines alongside table games, multiple restaurants and bars, and a hotel.
The WA government has maintained its ban on pokies in pubs and clubs for decades, citing harm minimisation as the primary reason. Research has consistently shown that restricting access to gaming machines outside of dedicated casino environments reduces problem gambling rates. WA has one of the lowest rates of gambling-related harm in Australia as a result.
If you're visiting Perth and want to play pokies, head straight to Crown Perth. Getting there is easy - it's accessible by train on the Armadale/Thornlie line (Burswood station), by taxi or rideshare from the CBD (around 5-10 minutes), or on foot across the Matagarup Bridge from East Perth.