This page provides a one-stop reference for betting agencies that are suitable for Australians. The agencies listed here all offer Australian dollar accounts. Agencies fall into two categories: bookmakers and exchanges. Bookmakers are agencies that set the odds and you bet against the agency. With exchanges, the odds are determined by fellow users within a marketplace, so you bet against fellow users. Bookmakers are recommended for beginners, while an exchange membership is a must have for serious enthusiasts, because it enables you to bet against outcomes.
The Bookmaker Reviews section features comprehensive reviews of the top betting agencies that are available to Australians.
If you’re in a hurry…If you don’t wish to spend too much time choosing an agency, below are our picks for the best in the following categories:
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Frequently asked questions
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If margins are what drive youThe margin is a measure of the bookmaker’s profit for an event, and can be regarded as a hidden transaction fee for punters. From a betting perspective, the lower the margin, the better. The table on the right displays the results from the Australia Sports Betting bookmaker margin survey. The bookmaker with the lowest average margin for a given market is highlighted in green, while the bookmaker with the highest margin is highlighted in orange. Pinnacle Sports offers the best value of the international bookmakers, while Austalian bookmakers tend to offer similar value to each other. TAB Sportsbet has the highest margin of the bookmakers surveyed. Note that Readbet has since closed down. |
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Bookmakers that are suitable for Australians
Below is a short list of the best betting agencies that support Australian dollar accounts. Items highlighted in blue represent notable strong points, while items highlighted in red denote major weaknesses.
| Agency | Type | HQ | Live Betting |
Avg Margin |
Min Bet | New Player Bonus | Key Deposit Methods | Positives | Negatives | Review |
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| bet365 | Bookmaker |  |
Phone | 105.4% | $0.25 | 100% first deposit bonus |   |
Great betting selection. Great interface. Access to data & statistics. Live video feeds. $0.25 minimum bet. | Betting odds aren’t quite as competitive as other agencies. | Full Review |
| Betfair | Exchange |  |
Phone | 105.2% | $5.00 | Sign up using the promo code FBR262. Place your first bet and if it loses Betfair will refund you up to $50. Excl. VIC and SA. |    |
Fantastic betting selection. Can bet against outcomes. Great for tournament winner betting. | $5 minimum bet. 1.5% fee for Australian credit card deposits. Lack of market depth on less popular events. | Full Review |
| Centrebet | Bookmaker | |
Phone | 104.9% | $1.00 | $50 bonus bet Must use the link above |
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Strong betting selection for Australian sports. Excellent user interface. Great for multi betting. | The heavy use of white text on a black background is harsh on the eyes. | Full Review |
| IASbet | Bookmaker |  |
Phone | 105.2% | $0.50 | Deposit $50 to get $100 free bet (Australian customers only). Click here to view coupon codes for highrollers and international customers. | |
Low minimum bet. Easy to use interface. Good betting selection. Great for multi betting. | Owned by Sportsbet. | Full Review |
| Luxbet | Bookmaker | |
Phone | 105.2% | $1.00 |
Sign up using this link with the promo code Lux100. Deposit $25 to get a $100 bonus bet. OR
Sign up using this link with the promo code LUX250. Deposit $25 or more to get a 100% bonus bet up to $250. |
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Backed by Tabcorp. Excellent interface. | Average betting selection (although it is improving). | Full Review |
| Pinnacle Sports | Bookmaker |  |
Online | 102.3% | $1.00 | None | |
Very low margins (great odds) | Weak betting selection for Australian sports. | Full Review |
| Sportingbet | Bookmaker | |
Phone | 105.2% | $1.00 | Deposit $30 to get $100 free bet | |
Great betting selection on Australian sports. Good interface & navigation. | Bet amounts can only be in whole dollars. | Full Review |
| Sportsbet | Bookmaker | |
Phone | 105.2% | $0.50 | After opening a new account, Sportsbet will match 100% of your first resulted bet up to $150 free. Learn more. | |
Frequent promotions. Low minimum bet. Easy to use interface. Good betting selection. Great for multi betting. | Sign up bonus not as competitive as its sister site, IASbet | Full Review |
| TAB Sportsbet | Bookmaker | |
Phone | 106.5% | $1.00 | None | |
Backed by large company with retail outlets. Reptutation for accepting large bets. | Higher margins than most competitors. | Full Review |
| William Hill | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | $0.03 | Code: F25 for a £/€25 free bet |
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Fantastic betting selection. Low minimum bet. | Less intuitive layout than competitors. | Full Review |
| Below are other popular betting agencies that support Australian dollar accounts. | ||||||||||
| Agency | Type | HQ | Live Betting |
Avg Margin |
Min Bet | New Player Bonus | Key Deposit Methods | Positives | Negatives | Review |
| 10Bet.com | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | $1.00 | 50% first deposit bonus up to $100. | |
Strong international betting selection. Live online betting. | High turnover requirements on bonus funds. | Coming Soon |
| 12BET | Bookmaker |  |
Online | No data | $1.00 | Various deposit bonuses are available. Read the review for more details. | |
Live betting features. Live video feeds. Slick betting interface. | Harsh turnover requirements. Limited deposit options for Australians. | Full Review |
| AllYouBet | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | $1.00 | 50% first deposit bonus up to $100. | |
Fantastic betting interface. | Harsh turnover requirements on deposit bonuses. Limited betting options on Australian sports. | Full Review |
| Betfred | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | £0.20 | Matched first bet up to $50 as a free bet. | |
Large company with 800+ betting shops in the UK. Low minimum bet. Huge betting selection. | Live betting is pretty basic. | Coming Soon |
| Blue Square | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | £0.50 | New members can get up to four $5 free bets during the first four weeks. | |
Strong betting selection on international sports, in particular for football. | Live betting is pretty basic. | Coming Soon |
| Canbet | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | $1.00 | Code: BETBONUS. Deposit and bet $40 or more to receive a $40 bonus bet. | |
Easy to use interface. | Below average betting selection. Limited deposit options for Australians. | Full Review |
| Stan James | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | £0.10 | Matched first bet (at odds >= 2.00) up to $25 as a free bet. Learn more. | |
Huge betting selection. Live online betting. | Not as broad a range of deposit options as some competitors. | Coming Soon |
| Victor Chandler | Bookmaker | |
Online | No data | £0.05 | None that we’re aware of. | |
Low minimum bet. Live online betting. | Virtually no betting options on Australian sports. | Coming Soon |
Other international bookmakers
Click here to view leading international bookmakers. Many of these services support Australian customers, but unlike the services listed on this page, they do not support Australian dollar accounts.
Notes and explanations of terms
- Live betting – due to the Interactive Gambling Act, bookmakers licensed in Australia cannot offer live online betting to Australian residents. Australian customers must phone in to bet live. Note that most services do facilitate live online betting for non-Australian residents.
- Key deposit methods – other deposit methods such as Neteller, Ukcash may be available, but only popular methods have been listed.
- POLi – enables you to make online bank transfers that are acknowledged immediately by the bookmaker. This feature is only available for Australian bank accounts.
- Turnover requirements – 3x means that for a $50 deposit, you would have to make $150 worth of bets before you can withdraw your funds
