This section features in-depth reviews of betting agencies that support Australian dollar accounts. The bookmakers covered here are the best of the services previously surveyed.
You can view a comprehensive summary of bookmakers that are suitable for Australians in the Betting Agencies section.
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10Bet is a solid betting agency. The biggest drawcards are its live online betting service and excellent interface. The betting selection is more than adequate for international sports, however punters who focus on Australian sports will be sorely disappointed. Due to its provision of live online betting, 10Bet would make an excellent companion to a membership with an Australian bookmaker. |
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bet365 is our pick of the international services because of its extensive range of features and slick interface. Usage of the site from Australia is convenient. Australian dollar accounts are accepted, and a wide range of deposit options is offered. The odds aren’t the most competitive around, but this more than made up for by the provision of frequent live video feeds and in-depth team statistics. With a minimum bet of $0.25, bet365 will also appeal to those who place low stakes bets. Punters who focus on Australian sports will find the selection not as broad as Australian bookmakers, but the majority will be satisfied, and the overall selection of sports dominates most local services. Overall, bet365 is fantastic bookmaker. |
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Betfair takes time to learn and get used to, but it’s well worth the effort. The ability to bet both for and against outcomes transforms sports betting into a completely different experience. Betfair’s biggest strength lies in tournament betting. The tournament winner odds are far superior to those offered by standard bookmakers, and the back/lay system enables you to lock in profits if odds move in your favour. Betfair is certainly not suitable for sports betting beginners, however serious punters will revel in the ability to play the roles of both the punter and bookmaker. We highly recommend Betfair to serious sports betting enthusiasts and to those who enjoy tournament winner betting. |
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Centrebet is one of the best bookmakers in Australia. The betting interface is excellent, the odds are competitive, and the betting selection is very impressive. Centrebet’s live online betting service is simplistic, but this is irrelevant to Australian residents. Centrebet is more than adequate for the majority of punters, and would make an excellent choice for someone looking for only one bookmaker membership. Centrebet is a solid service that we can recommend with confidence. |
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IASbet has really come along in leaps and bounds since we last reviewed it. The betting interface is now modern and feature packed, while the sports betting selection has improved substantially. IASbet is a solid betting service with very few weaknesses. It would certainly suffice as a stand-alone membership, and is well suited to novice punters. Because the website uses the same interface, and from what we can tell, the same odds as Sportsbet, we recommend you check out both websites to see which one takes your fancy. One benefit of IASbet over Sportsbet is it offers more generous sign up bonuses. Time will tell whether the two services remain separate for the long term. |
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As far as selecting a bookmakers goes, Luxbet is a solid bet. They provide the reassurance of being backed by Tabcorp, and the well designed interface makes betting easy. Punters who already have numerous bookmaker accounts will enjoy the $100 free bet, while newbies will appreciate the intuitive website layout. The primary drawback of the service is that the betting selection isn’t currently as deep as some of the larger bookmakers, although it will be more than adequate for most punters. |
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Pinnacle Sports offers by far the best value odds in the industry. It also enables Australians to bet live online. The interface is not feature-packed, but is perfectly functional. Australian sports betting enthusiasts should consider using Pinnacle Sports in conjunction with an Australian bookmaker membership. If you wager with the genuine intent of winning money, then a Pinnacle Sports membership is a must have. |
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As one of Australia’s largest bookmakers, Sportingbet Australia is a solid betting service. The site offers a good range of deposit methods and a very strong betting selection. The website is very much catered to Australians, with only Australian dollar accounts and decimal odds available. Punters outside Australia are better off using the European version of the website. The generous sign up bonus and low turnover requirements are a huge plus, and race betting enthusiasts will enjoy the selection as well as the unique markets, including “Maxidiv Gold” bets. Our only gripe with the service is that the betting odds are not displayed in a more concise manner. Sportingbet Australia is a great bookmaker, and is one we particularly recommend to serious betting enthusiasts. |
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Sportsbet is an excellent betting service. In an earlier review we described the interface as “simplistic.” Now that the website has been given a complete overhaul, the interface is modern and feature-packed, with strong support for multi betting. At the same time, it is still easy to use and intuitive, which makes Sportsbet a good option for beginners. The betting selection is excellent, in particular for Australian sports, which makes Sportsbet suitable as a sole membership. Because the website uses the same interface, and from what we can tell, the same odds as IASbet, we recommend you check out both websites to see which one takes your fancy. |
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Due the strong market share it enjoys courtesy of its retail outlets, TAB Sportsbet doesn’t have to be as competitive as its rivals, and this shows in its sports betting service. The interface is frustrating and out of date, the margins are higher, and there are no new member offers. Having said that, TAB Sportsbet has a reputation for accepting larger wagers and it offers a good selection of sporting markets. Furthermore, the odds are often in contrast to other bookmakers, which makes the service useful for punters who hold other memberships. We recommend TAB Sportsbet as part of a portfolio of memberships, but novice punters are better off using the sister service, Luxbet. |
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As one of the largest bookmakers around, it is of no surprise that William Hill offers a massive range of sports betting markets. While the focus of this review is on the sports offerings, users can also access casino, skill, bingo, poker and numerous other gambling options. The site even features casino games with live dealers! One of the biggest draw cards from an Australian perspective is the provision of live online betting. Keen punters can also take advantage of the breadth of European sporting markets that are not catered to by Australian agencies. Football punters in particular should take a close look at this service. If you primarily bet on Australian sports, however, you are better off with a local bookmaker. William Hill is a feature packed service that would make a great compliment to an Australian bookmaker membership. |














