Overall Rating	8 / 10	8 / 10
Full Review	Review	Review
Current Sign Up Promotions	Code: FREEBET for $100 free bet (min $50 deposit) Code: PLAYER for 20% deposit bonus up to $200 (min $150 deposit) Code: HIGHROLLER for 15% deposit bonus up to $1,000 (min $2,000 deposit)	Make a first deposit of $25 or more and get a $100 free bet.
Headquarters	Australia	Australia
License	Northern Territory	Northern Territory
Agency Type	Bookmaker	Bookmaker
Company Size / Miscellaneous Details	Canbet and IASbet are subsidiaries of IAS Limited, which itself, I believe, was bought by Sportsbet in 2009	While Luxbet itself is new, it is a brand of Tabcorp, which is Australia's largest gambling and entertainment company, with over 12,000 employees
Betting Options	Sports, racing	Sports, racing
Sports Betting Selection	Good	Good
Live Betting (for Australians)	By phone	By phone
Minimum Bet (AUD)	Internet: $1.00 Phone: $20.00 for sport, $50.00 for racing	$1.00
Regular Turnover Requirements	1x, or 2x-4x if bonus funds were awarded with the deposit	1x (at > 1.50 odds for free-bet winnings
Bonus Credit Turnover Requirements	2x-4x depending on the promotion	Depends on the promotion. Can be 1x @1.90+ odds, or 4x-5x with no odds requirement.
Deposit Options (for Australia)	Credit card, POLi, NETeller, EntroPay, Moneybookers, BPAY, bank transfer, cheque	Credit card, POLi, BPAY, bank transfer
Withdrawal Options (for Australia)	Credit card, NETeller, Moneybookers, bank transfer	bank transfer, telegraphic transfer for international customers
Deposit / Withdrawal Fees	None for Australian residents, providing the deposit is turned over at least once	None for Australian residents
Currencies Offered	AUD, CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, HKD, IDR, MYR, NZD, RMB, SGD, THB, USD, ZAR	AUD, EUR, GBP, USD
Credit Facilities	Available upon application	Available upon application
Suitable for Beginners?	Yes	Yes
A Must Have for Die-hards?	No	No
Upsides	Australian Residents can verify their identity online in minutes. This avoids the hassle of obtaining certified copies of identity documents. Good deposit bonus offer for high rollers The navigation menu is simple and easy to use. For any event you click on, the betting options will be displayed in the centre column, and you can add a collection of events to this column before placing your bets.	Members can access to Sky Channel Internet Video and 2KY Internet Radio streams Intuitive layout and interface Backed by Tabcorp Help buttons next to each bet type
Downsides	Doesn't offer any extra services like some other bookmakers. For example there are no video feeds, casino games, etc.	Doesn't offer as wide a range of sports betting options as some of its larger competitors, although it is improving in this area
Bottom Line	The more I use IASbet, the more I like it. It doesn't offer any fancy extras like video feeds or form data, but it does the important things well. It provides a sound navigation system, competitive odds, and a good selection of sports markets.	Luxbet provides the reassurance of being backed by Tabcorp, and the simple navigation menu makes betting easy. Punters who already have numerous bookmaker accounts will enjoy the $100 free bet, while beginners will appreciate the intuitive web site layout.