| Overall Rating |
9 / 10 |
8 / 10 |
| Full Review |
Review |
Review |
| Current Sign Up Promotions |
Make a deposit of $20 or more and you will be entitled to a 100% bonus on your qualifying deposit up to a maximum of $200. Go to the homepage and click on 'Open Account Offer' to learn more. |
I'm aware of the promotion code BTE111 to get a £25 free bet, but I'm not sure if it applies to Australian residents. |
| Headquarters |
UK |
UK |
| License |
Gibraltar |
UK |
| Agency Type |
Bookmaker |
Exchange |
| Company Size / Miscellaneous Details |
Huge, with over 4 million customers in 200 different countries. bet365 employs over 1,000 people |
Huge, with over 2 million clients |
| Betting Options |
Sports, racing, poker, casino |
Sports, racing, poker, casino |
| Sports Betting Selection |
Excellent |
Excellent |
| Live Betting (for Australians) |
Online |
By phone |
| Minimum Bet (AUD) |
$0.25 |
$5.00 |
| Regular Turnover Requirements |
None, however "if the value of a deposit is not played through in full before a withdrawal is requested, bet365 reserve the right to make a charge to the customers account to cover all reasonable costs relating to both the deposit and withdrawal." |
None that I'm aware of |
| Bonus Credit Turnover Requirements |
3x-5x @ 1.50+ odds, depending on the promotion |
None that I'm aware of |
| Deposit Options (for Australia) |
Debit card, credit card, Moneybookers, POLi, Ukcash, Entropay, wire transfer, bank transfer, cheque |
Credit card, POLi, BPAY, bank transfer, credit union transfer, NETeller, Moneybookers |
| Withdrawal Options (for Australia) |
Debit card, credit card, Moneybookers, wire transfer, bank transfer, cheque |
Bank transfer, credit union transfer, NETeller, Moneybookers |
| Deposit / Withdrawal Fees |
None for most payment methods, however "if the value of a deposit is not played through in full before a withdrawal is requested, bet365 reserve the right to make a charge to the customers account to cover all reasonable costs relating to both the deposit and withdrawal." |
1.5% for credit card deposits, free otherwise |
| Currencies Offered |
ARS, AUD, BGN, BRL, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HUF, INR, ISK, JPY, MYR, MXN, NOK, NZD, PLN, RMB, RON, SEK, SGD, THB, TWD, USD, ZAR |
AUD, CAD, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, NOK, SEK, SGD, USD |
| Credit Facilities |
No |
No |
| Suitable for Beginners? |
Yes |
No |
| A Must Have for Die-hards? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Upsides |
- Great range of betting options
- Live online betting features are fantastic
- Online live video streams
- Low minimum bet of $0.25
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- Fantastic range of betting options
- You can bet for and against outcomes
- They often offer the best odds, even when transaction fees are accounted for
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| Downsides |
- Harsh turnover requirements for bonus funds (due to the 1.50+ odds requirement)
- While it looks great, the Flash interface can sometimes be slow to display. It also gives you less control over your browsing experience.
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- High minimum bet of AUD $5
- Complicated transaction fee system
- Dual "wallet" system for Australian customers
- Lack of market depth on less popular events.
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| Bottom Line |
bet365 is a great bookmaker. They offer a tremendous range of sports, racing, poker and casino games, and the live video feeds is a great feature. bet365 is an excellent choice for punters who are looking for a variety of gambling options. |
Betfair takes much longer to learn than its competitors, but it's betting options are unparalleled. If you are new to betting and simply want the ability to pick winners for sports events, I would recommend a standard bookmaker like Sportsbet. If, however, you already have a few betting accounts and are looking for more exposure to sports betting, I highly recommend you add Betfair to your portfolio of memberships. |