Australian bookmaker reviews 2023

Australia has many of the top online bookmakers in the world, with many great betting sites deserved of a review. While the World Gambling List’s Australia section is still being built, our bookmaker reviews are written by people who know the industry, and have a love of sports and racing both down under and overseas. Below you will find short bookmaker reviews of each brand we advertise, plus links to full bookie reviews below.

Reviews of Australian betting sites

In this section we will give you a short synopsis of each online bookmaker we promote to Australians. Click through to find further information about each online betting site.

TopSport review

Year founded: 2013
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Topsport Review | TopSport App | TopSport codes

TopSport.com.au has undergone a major facelift in recent times and now boasts a great website and nice betting apps. Our TopSport review will teach you about this Australian-owned bookmaker that is owned by well-known rails bookies the Merlehans. While not as well-known as other bookmakers we have reviewed, TopSport’s racing section and penchant for taking on big punters earns them high marks. TopSport review.

Ladbrokes Australia

URL: https://ladbrokes.com.au/
Year founded: 2013
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Ladbrokes review |

Ladbrokes Australia is owned by gambling industry giant GVC Holdings and is one of the bigger online bookmakers down under. Ladbrokes horse racing product is first-rate, with some great promotions surrounding the gallops, while they also have a strong reputation amongst punters. GVC is listed on the London Stock Exchange, with this company abiding by all regulations around the world.

Sportsbet Australia

URL: https://sportsbet.com.au/
Year founded: 1993
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Sportsbet review |

Sportsbet, owned by overseas company Flutter Entertainment, is probably the most visible Australian online bookmaker, and definitely the most popular, with their turnover eclipsing that of the TAB on some events. Sportsbet.com.au has outstanding mobile apps, some great promotions and a good reputation amongst punters, as long as you don’t win too much. The bookie also has a reputation for paying out early on events and then taking the money off punters and sending their accounts into the negative. Too big to fail, but also too big to care too much about the average punter.

Neds

URL: https://sportsbet.com.au/
Year founded: 1993
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Neds review

Neds, which is owned by GVC Holdings, is the sister site to Ladbrokes with the pair owned by the same overseas interests. Neds entered the Australian market in 2017, and quickly gained a foothold in a stale betting market, which was soon to be rocked by the ban on bonus bets. With some nice racing promotions and extensive sports betting, Neds Australia has the potential to be an international brand at some point. Features same game multis on all major AU sports and has even delved into the same race multi area.

Betstar

URL: https://betstar.com.au/
Year founded: 2007
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Betstar review

Betstar is a well-established brand that we have written a bookmaker review for, with it owned by giant Ladbrokes these days. Originally founded by Alan Eskander, Betstar is renowned for taking on punters and has a good reputation for competitive odds and sits comfortably in the Aussie market. Betstar has got iOS and Android apps, which can be downloaded, while their desktop website is very similar to the popular Ladbrokes offering. Also has great customer service and a strong reputation.

PlayUp

URL: https://playup.com.au/
Year founded: 2009/2017
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: PlayUp review | PlayUp App Guide |

PlayUp is one of the newest betting sites in Australia, with this company formed from the Ashes of TopBetta, MadBookie and ClassicBet. While PlayUp is not one of the bigger bookies we have reviewed, they do have some strong odds and the fact they also delve into Fantasy Sports via DraftStars, gives them a decent point of difference. PlayUp also has deals with many of the big sports organisations in Australia, including the AFL, NRL, Rugby Australia and Football Federation Australia. PlayUp’s apps are also decent products and easy to use. PlayUp was originally founded in 2009, but relaunched in 2017 under the stewardship of Daniel Simic.

Betfair

URL: https://betfair.com.au/
Year founded:
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Betfair review.

Betfair is Australia’s no.1 betting exchange, with this company owned by gambling giant Crown Resorts. Licensed in Tasmania, Betfair allows punters to bet on sports and racing, but they also allow you to accept bets. Betfair, on top of their desktop site, has Android and iOS apps available for mobile users, which are are all first-rate after you get over the different bet types available. Betfair has a strong reputation for paying out customers quickly and we have no hesitation in recommending them to our readers.

Unibet

URL: https://unibet.com.au/
Year founded:
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Unibet review | Unibet app review

Unibet is a leading online bookmaker in Australia, that is accessible across desktop and mobile browsers. Unibet Australia also has downloadable apps for Android and iOS which basically mirror the browser-based site. Unibet has some nice racing promotions on a daily basis and in our time reviewing them, we found them to have competitive odds. Unibet is owned by the Kindred Group, which is an overseas company, and one of the biggest gambling brands in the world.

bet365

URL: https://bet365.com.au/
Year founded: 2000
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: bet365 review.

bet365 describes itself as the “World Favourite” bookmaker which is probably an apt description given they claim to accept punters from over 200 countries. Having said this, bet365 does abide by the legislation of many jurisdictions, including Australia. bet365 has an outstanding record for customer safety and service, although they are probably not the bookie for professional or highly-successful punters, with their services more geared towards the casual punter. bet365 does have great mobile apps, including Android and iOS, with these stacking up well against other bookmaker reviews.

Palmerbet

URL: https://palmerbet.com.au/
Year founded: 2000
App downloads iOS | Android
Review: Palmerbet review.

Palmerbet is Australian-owned and backed by the NSW bookies co-op. This bookmaker is primarily focussed on horse racing, but they have greatly improved their offerings over the years. Boasting iOS and Android betting apps, Palmerbet is a decent option for those looking to support a local bookmaker.

Pointsbet

URL: https://Pointsbet.com.au/
Year founded: 2000
App downloads iOS | Android
More: Pointsbet review.

Pointsbet is of the newer bookmaker reviews we have written for the Australian betting landscape. With a great focus on spread betting, Pointsbet has grown rapidly, including gaining a foothold in the US market. Headquartered in Melbourne, Pointsbet betting is regulated by the NT Government, has got downloadable apps for smartphones and live betting facilities.

BetRight

URL: https://BetRight.com.au/
Year founded: 2021
App downloads iOS |
More: BetRight review.

One of the latest sports betting sites to launch in Australia, is BetRight, which is quickly gaining a strong reputation. Licensed in the Northern Territory, BetRight.com.au has got extensive market surrounding both horse racing and sports events. While it is not as big as other bookmakers that we have written reviews for, BetRight is definitely worth putting in your rotation, if you are based in Australia.

Rob Waterhouse

URL: https://RobWaterhouse.com
Year founded: ?
App downloads iOS | Android
More: Rob Waterhouse.

There are not many bookmaker families more known than the Waterhouse name, and they have a long and rich history in Australian racing. While not as heavily advertised as Tom Waterhouse’s bookie a few years back, RobWaterhouse provides a strong service, particularly for racing fans. While not among the best Australian bookmaker reviews for sports betting, RobWaterhouse is a quality option for those looking to wager on horse racing.


Reviews of the Top DFS sites in Australia

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Australia has very limited Daily Fantasy Sports sites available to them, with this not really a form of gambling that has been embraced. This is probably because sports betting has been legal in Australia for many years and why not do the real thing if it’s available? Well DFS sites can give you big payouts from relatively small outlays, but you really got to know your sport if you partake.

The best DFS sites in Australia in 2023 are:

DraftStars

URL: https://DraftStars.com.au/
Year founded: 2016
App downloads iOS | Android
More: DraftStars review.

The pick of the DFS betting sites we have reviewed on the Australian Gambling List is DraftStars, which is owned by PlayUp in Australia. DraftStars has got extensive fantasy contests surrounding sports Aussies are interested in, like the AFL, NRL and horse racing. Basically pick your team for an event and let it play out, the more points you get, the bigger chance you are of winning. DraftStars has got apps available for both Android and iOS smartphones and we thoroughly enjoyed writing this DFS review.


Reviews of available AUD bookmakers deposits

Australians have an advanced banking system at their fingertips and sports betting has not been immune to its charms, with most online bookmakers boasting multiple AUD payment types. The Australian Gambling List has got many different guides covering the nuances of funding online betting accounts, including the latest information about credit card payments and cryptocurrencies.

It’s worth noting, there are no betting sites in Australia with cryptocurrency available because of local laws, with no regulator having approved it for customers. However there are plenty of alternatives to with things like Paypal and POLi among the most popular aways Aussies deposit to online bookies.

Check out these bookmaker deposit reviews: