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#1 Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes Switch

Ladbroke It

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#2 Neds

Neds Code GETON

Take It To The Neds Level

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#3 Betfair Australia

On Your Side

Australia's only betting exchange

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Punt online with Sportsbet

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Sportsbet has been in operation since 1993 and is one of the strongest and most prominent brands in Australian online sports betting. Owned by the giant Irish company Paddy Power, it runs as a separate entity and is home to some of the best odds you’ll find in Australian and international sport. Sportsbet is also home to live streaming of NBA games.

Bet365 Australia

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Bet365, one of the world’s largest online sports gambling operators with more than 14 million customers worldwide, is a UK-based bookmaker now licensed in Australia. It offers a great range of Tote and fixed odds on Australian and international racing, and punters can boost odds by up to 65% on major footy leagues (AFL, NRL and Super Rugby) and up to 100% on A-League and Euro soccer leagues when placing multi-bets.


Smartphone and tablet betting

All our endorsed online bookmakers own fully-fledged mobile websites, compatible with all smartphones, tablets and older-end data-enabled mobiles. The betting interfaces are slick and clean, and navigation is a breeze. Bet on all your favourite events directly from your device, deposit and withdraw money, and gain access to all the same promotions, competitions, bonuses and prizes available on the bookmakers’ respective websites.


List of sporting events to bet on

Here is a brief list of some of the most popular sport and racing events Australians can punt on at the above bookmakers. Also available at some of the bookies are prop and novelty betting (including political, financial, Hollywood, music and current affairs markets).

  • Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing
  • American Football (NFL)
  • Australian Rules (AFL)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • MMA and UFC
  • Motor racing
  • Rugby league and rugby union
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Darts
  • Gaelic Football
  • Handball
  • Netball
  • Snooker
  • Surfing
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball

Amazingly, Sportsbet even has a market for the second coming of Jesus Christ and how the world will end.


Online deposits and withdrawals with bookmakers

Each of our online bookmakers uses digital encryption technology to protect punters’ financial transactions and personal details, so you can be assured there is no fraudulent activity. Some trusted Australian banking methods we can use to fund our sports accounts and take out money include: credit and debit cards, direct bank/wire transfers, BPAY, POLi, PayPal, Skrill (Moneybookers), Neteller and more. All transactions are conducted in AUD currency so no exchanges are necessary.

  • Credit and debit card deposits are instant. Withdrawals are typically received the next business day.
  • Deposits from e-wallet accounts such as PayPal, Skirll and Neteller are instant, while withdrawals back to these accounts can take up to two working days to show up.
  • BPAY deposits will generally take between 24-48 working hours to be processed and made available in your account. Withdrawals are typically not accepted via BPAY.
  • POLi deposits will show up immediately in your sports bookie account. POLi withdrawals are typically not supported.
  • Direct wire transfers – deposits can take up to one business day to be processed, while withdrawals generally have a 2-3 working day processing time (once authorised).

Some bookies, such as Sportsbet, have a cash-card members can apply for. This card acts like any EFTPOS-supported card – with it you can purchase products, and also withdraw money from your bookie account at any ATM throughout Australia.


Bonuses, competitions and customer support

Every online bookie competes with each other to provide the best and most valuable promotions and bonuses, including bonus bets, money-back specials, double odds, protest payouts, justice refunds, refer-a-friend bonuses and more, so make sure to register accounts with multiple bookies to make the most of these freebies. Our recommended bookmakers also often run racing and sporting competitions throughout the year, including tipping comps and fantasy leagues, with huge cash prizes up for grabs for the winners.

Live chat customer support is available at each site, so punters can speak directly with staff members should they encounter any issues or want some advice on betting. You can also make contact via email and toll-free Australian phone numbers for all your wagering inquiries.