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Independent comparison of licensed Australian bookmakers for horse racing — form analysis, best odds, and tote alternatives. ACMA-compliant sites only. 18+ only.

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TAB Since 1961
Licence & certifications
ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, tennis and international sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Sportsbet Since 1993
Licence & certifications
ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports
live-betting
Yes — extensive in-play markets on racing and sports
Bet365 Since 2000
Licence & certifications
ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports; live streaming on selected races and sports
live-betting
Yes — extensive in-play markets with live streaming on selected events
Ladbrokes Since 1886
Licence & certifications
ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Palmerbet Since 2013
Licence & certifications
ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Neds Since 2017
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Betfair Since 2005
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing exchange + Betfair Sportsbook fixed-odds on racing and sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play exchange betting and fixed-odds in-play on selected events
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, tennis and international sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
BlueBet Since 2015
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket and selected sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
PointsBet Since 2015
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, basketball and major sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby and selected sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Betr Since 2022
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major Australian sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket and selected sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
Licence & certifications
NTRC/ACMA
sports-coverage
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports
live-betting
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets

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Featured bookmakers

TAB

Since 1961 ·

ACMA

TAB is Australia's largest pari-mutuel (tote) wagering operator, owned by Tabcorp, offering tote and fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing plus sports across all Australian states and territories. The primary tote operator for Australian racing pools. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, tennis and international sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
Sportsbet

Since 1993 ·

ACMA

Sportsbet is one of Australia's leading fixed-odds online bookmakers, owned by Flutter Entertainment (Ireland). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and major sports, including best fluc products on Australian racing. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports
live-betting:
Yes — extensive in-play markets on racing and sports
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
Bet365

Since 2000 ·

ACMA

Bet365 is a UK-headquartered international bookmaker operating in Australia under a Northern Territory interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds racing and sports betting and is known for live streaming on selected races and sports markets, plus best fluc products on Australian thoroughbred racing. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports; live streaming on selected races and sports
live-betting:
Yes — extensive in-play markets with live streaming on selected events
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
Ladbrokes

Since 1886 ·

ACMA

Ladbrokes Australia is operated by Entain (UK/Australia) and holds an ACMA interactive wagering licence. It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and major sports, including best fluc products on Australian racing. One of the longer-established bookmaker brands in the Australian market. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
Palmerbet

Since 2013 ·

ACMA

Palmerbet is an independent Australian-owned bookmaker founded in 2013, holding an ACMA interactive wagering licence. It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and selected sports, with a focus on competitive pricing and best fluc products on Australian racing. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
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welcome-offer:
Neds

Since 2017 ·

NTRC/ACMAau

Neds is an Australian online bookmaker launched in 2017 and owned by Entain, holding an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and major sports, including racing specials and best-of-the-best pricing products. Neds operates as an independent brand alongside its Entain sister operation Ladbrokes Australia. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
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welcome-offer:
Betfair

Since 2005 ·

NTRC/ACMAau

Betfair Australia is a peer-to-peer betting exchange and fixed-odds sportsbook owned by Flutter Entertainment, operating under an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). The exchange model allows punters to back and lay selections against other bettors, typically at better odds than traditional bookmakers. Fixed-odds racing and sports betting is also available via Betfair Sportsbook. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing exchange + Betfair Sportsbook fixed-odds on racing and sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play exchange betting and fixed-odds in-play on selected events
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
NTRC/ACMAau

Unibet Australia is the local operation of the international Unibet brand, owned by Kindred Group, and holds an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and a broad range of Australian and international sports markets. The Unibet brand operates across numerous regulated markets worldwide. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, tennis and international sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
BlueBet

Since 2015 ·

NTRC/ACMAau

BlueBet is an Australian-owned and ASX-listed bookmaker (ASX: BB1) holding an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and selected Australian and international sports markets. BlueBet is headquartered in Sydney and operates as an independent Australian bookmaker. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
NTRC/ACMAau

TopSport is an Australian bookmaker based in Queensland, operating under an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and a range of Australian and international sports markets. TopSport is one of the longer-established independent Australian bookmakers with a focus on competitive racing pricing. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket and selected sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
PointsBet

Since 2015 ·

NTRC/ACMAau

PointsBet is a Melbourne-founded bookmaker established in 2015 and listed on the ASX (ASX: PBH), holding an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and major sports. PointsBet is known for its proprietary points-betting format where profit or loss scales with the margin of the outcome. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, basketball and major sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
NTRC/ACMAau

EliteBet is an Australian-owned bookmaker based in North Queensland, holding an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and a range of Australian sports markets. EliteBet is an independent boutique bookmaker with a focus on racing, operating primarily in the Australian domestic market. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby and selected sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
Betr

Since 2022 ·

NTRC/ACMAau

Betr is a mobile-first Australian bookmaker launched in 2022, holding an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). Built as a digital-native product, it offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and major Australian sports markets. Betr is backed by News Corp Australia and co-founded by Matt Tripp, a prominent figure in Australian sports wagering. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major Australian sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
NTRC/ACMAau

BetRight is an Australian online bookmaker operating under an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and a range of Australian and international sports markets. BetRight is an independent Australian-based bookmaker. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket and selected sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:
NTRC/ACMAau

ClassicBet is an Australian online bookmaker holding an NTRC interactive wagering licence (ACMA registered). It offers fixed-odds betting on thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing and a selection of Australian and international sports markets. ClassicBet is an independent Australian bookmaker catering to the domestic wagering market. Affiliate program not yet joined; full specifications to be updated after hands-on review.

sports-coverage:
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports
live-betting:
Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets
cash-out:
payout-speed:
app-rating:
welcome-offer:

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