About: Australia
Online sports betting is legal and regulated in Australia. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) enforces the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Only licensed operators are permitted to accept bets from Australian residents. We compare only ACMA-compliant bookmakers. 18+ only. Gambling Help: 1800 858 858.
Authority: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) · official site
Bookmaker shortlist for Australia
| Bookmaker | Licence & certifications | sports-coverage | live-betting | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAB Since 1961 | ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, tennis and international sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| Sportsbet Since 1993 | ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports | Yes — extensive in-play markets on racing and sports | |
| Bet365 Since 2000 | ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports; live streaming on selected races and sports | Yes — extensive in-play markets with live streaming on selected events | |
| Ladbrokes Since 1886 | ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| Palmerbet Since 2013 | ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| Neds Since 2017 | NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major international sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| Betfair Since 2005 | NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing exchange + Betfair Sportsbook fixed-odds on racing and sports | Yes — in-play exchange betting and fixed-odds in-play on selected events | |
| NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, tennis and international sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | ||
| BlueBet Since 2015 | NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket and selected sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | ||
| PointsBet Since 2015 | NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket, basketball and major sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby and selected sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | ||
| Betr Since 2022 | NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and major Australian sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | |
| NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, rugby, cricket and selected sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets | ||
| NTRC/ACMA | Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing + AFL, NRL, cricket and selected sports | Yes — in-play on selected racing and sports markets |
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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Since 1961 ·
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:
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Since 1993 ·
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:
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Since 2000 ·
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:
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- welcome-offer:
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Since 1886 ·
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:
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Since 2013 ·
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:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
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Since 2017 ·
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:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
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Since 2005 ·
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:
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- app-rating:
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- welcome-offer:
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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:
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- welcome-offer:
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Since 2015 ·
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:
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- welcome-offer:
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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:
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- welcome-offer:
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Since 2015 ·
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:
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- app-rating:
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- welcome-offer:
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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:
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- welcome-offer:
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Since 2022 ·
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:
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- welcome-offer:
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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:
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- app-rating:
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- welcome-offer:
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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:
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- app-rating:
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- welcome-offer:
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