Bookmaker

Despite having the most unoriginal name of any Australian betting site, Bookmaker exploded onto the Australian betting scene after its 2012 launch. Just 18 months later, Bookmaker Australia was acquired by Ladbrokes and today is owned by Entain plc which owns Ladbrokes, Neds, and Betstar.

The success of these other brands meant that Entain put a little less effort into Bookmaker and over the years the site has become a little old-fashioned and we reckon that the app and website could use an update.

However, the acquisition also meant that Bookmaker's betting options, features, and odds went from good to great and today they offer one of the most competitive and wide-reaching products in Australia.

Bookmaker offers 200+ betting markets for popular sports like the AFL as well odds for everything from soccer and racing to darts and surfing. Bookmaker's racing product is top-notch and they have every Australian race across all three codes as well as a huge number of international racing markets.

You can also expect to find products like futures bets, players props, special sports markets, Same Game/Race Multis, Cash Out, special racing markets like Early Quaddies and Favourite vs Field, a Protest Payout, Best of the Best odds, Top Fluc odds and Best Tote + SP odds on Bookmaker.

So, overall we like Neds and Ladbrokes better than Bookmaker but the quality of this betting site cannot be denied so if you are so inclined, Bookmaker will definitely give you a great betting experience.

Why we like Bookmaker ✅

• Bookmaker has tons of bet types and features like Same Race/Game Multis and Cash Out
• Bookmaker's racing section has runner comments, price fluctuations, and full form guides
• Bookmaker has competitive odds for all Australian and international racing and for 30+ sports

Why we don't like Bookmaker ❌

• We would like to see a live chat option on Bookmaker as well as website redesign
• Bookmaker has the same odds and markets as Neds, Ladbrokes, and Betstar

Bookmaker Rating: 8/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• Bookmaker App
• Bookmaker Racing
• Bookmaker Sports
• Bookmaker Payments
• Bookmaker Contact

The Bookmaker app is a solid choice but you'll find a more intuitive design and more features on a lot of other Australian betting apps.

In saying this, Bookmaker has many payment options which are compatible with mobile which makes getting money into and out of your Bookmaker account fast and easy.

The Bookmaker app also has all the same markets, features, and odds as the Bookmaker betting site which means heaps of options and plenty of value.

Live betting is also pretty easy from the Bookmaker app because there are a range of options and you just have to select the telephone number at the top of the page to call and place your bets quickly.

However, because Bookmaker shares the same odds and markets as other betting apps like Neds, Ladbrokes, and Betstar, we would recommend those bookies for a similar, but even better, betting experience.

Bookmaker App Pros ✅

• Free for Android and Apple
• Many multi opportunties
• 24/7 sports and racing betting
• Wide range of options
• Competitive odds
• Cash Out & fast payments
• Exclusive in-app features
• Fast live betting markets
• Best Tote + SP and Best of the Best
• Form guides, runner comments & price fluctuations

Beookmaker App Cons ❌

• Looks a little outdated
• Not super easy to use
• Some buttons are hard to tap
• Sections of the app take up a lot of real estate

Bookmaker, as the name might suggest, has a really wide range of horse racing betting options. In fact, you'll find all Australian races across all three codes, plus a whole host of international meets on the Bookmaker betting site.

Bookmaker.com.au offers Same Race Multis, Favourite vs Field, Exotics (including early Quaddies and Doubles), Best Tote + SP, and Best of the Best odds for all the big Australian races and many smaller ones too

Bookmaker also offers racing futures markets for the biggest races every month and year, allowing you to lock in high prices before the final field has been set. For the less research-inclined punters, mystery bets, suggested runners and quick multis are also available.

Bookmaker's fixed-odds prices fluctuate and while they are often not as good as PlayUp's or Bluebet's, they sometimes are, and if not they are always competitive.

Like any serious racing bookie, Bookmaker also has a Protest Payout that pays out both horses if there is an upheld protest after the race.

Also know that while form guides, runner comments, and price fluctuations are given for all Australian races, many international markets are missing these extra features.

Bookmaker's sports betting site may not be beautiful but it certainly has everything you need as a sports-minded punter.

Bookmaker.com.au offers Cash Out, Same Game Multis, Quick Multis, conventional betting markets, futures, player props, special betting markets, and much more.

In fact, for leagues like the AFL, over 200 betting options are available for every single match with fewer markets being offered the smaller that the event is.

Bookmaker also has competitive odds that sometimes beat the competition (especially for line bets, player props, and special bets), but sometimes don't (as is the case with a variety of other bet types).

Bookmaker's sports betting options include all major Australian, US, and European professional leagues and sports as well as international tournaments and friendlies. You'll also find odds for things like esports, tv shows, elections, bull riding, surfing, snooker, and Gaelic sports on bookmaker.com.au.

Bookmaker Multis can be placed from your betslip after selecting your single bets and Same Game Multis are available for selected events with a 'stacked paper' icon.

Cash Out is also available for selected Bookmaker bet types although you will only get this option after your bets are placed.

Despite not being one of our favourite betting sites, Bookmaker.com.au has plenty of payment options which proves that they are a serious player.

Even more impressive is how many of these payment options allow you to make instant deposits and withdrawals (see below).

We could definitely use a few more Bookmaker withdrawal options but with easy and fast methods like PayPal, Bank Transfer and the Bookmaker Card we're more than happy with our choices.

• Visa (Instant)
• Mastercard (Instant)
• POLi (Instant)
• Flexepin (Instant)
• Cash In (Instant)
• Pay ID (Instant)
• PayPal (Instant)
• Bookmaker Card (Instant)
• BPAY (1-3 business days)
• EFT/Bank Transfer (1-3 business days)

The minimum Bookmaker deposit amount is $10 for most payment methods.

The minimum bet amount on Bookmaker.com.au is $0.50 for internet bets, $5.00 for telephone bets, and $10.00 for live telephone bets.

• Bookmaker Card (Instant)
• PayPal (Instant)
• EFT/Bank Transfer (1-3 business days)

Bookmaker withdrawal times vary depending on the payment option that you pick. Bookmaker withdrawals to your Bookmaker Card are instant whereas Bookmaker's PayPal withdrawals are processed instantly but can still take a few hours or days to get to you.

Also, know that while Bookmaker says that their bank transfer withdrawals can take up to 3 days we've found that they often only take 1 or 2 days (especially after your first withdrawal).

Bookmaker Australia falls behind a little bit when it comes to its customer service options. We say this mainly because they don't seem to have a live chat option (even though you'll find mentions of live chat in the long, unvisited sections of their website).

Still, with an email address and phone number, there are definitely ways to get in touch with Bookmaker and when we did we found that they were polite and helpful.

If you have a more urgent inquiry we definitely recommend using their phone support line because you won't have to wait very long to get help whereas when you send an email it can take up to 48 hours for Bookmaker to reply.

Even though we reckon that there are better betting sites than Bookmaker (and ones with more creative names) we are pretty pleased by the range of features available on their betting site.

Some of these features increase the value of your bets, other times they make betting easier and sometimes they give you unique ways to bet. For more information about bookmaker.com.au's best racing and sports betting features open the boxes below!

Bookmaker is a safe, secure betting site owned by one of Australia's and the world's largest sports betting providers so you can be sure that you're in good hands should you sign up.

If you do decide to join Bookmaker Australia, here are the steps you'll need to take to place a bet:

1. Select a 'Visit' button
2. On Bookmaker, select 'Join Now'
3. Enter your ID info
4. Make a deposit
5. Find a sport/race
6. Choose your bet type
7. Enter your bet stake
8. Place your bet!

When you enter the bookmaker.com.au homepage you'll see a few 2010-esque sports images followed by the next races to jump, and some features of the bookmaker website.

Don't let this put you off.

The quality of Bookmaker Australia becomes evident as soon as you start using the Sports and Racing menus to find a bet.

After selecting 'Racing' from the menu you'll see hundreds of Australian and international races, organised by code, country, and date. When you select a certain meet or race you'll see a variety of fixed odds, exotic and special bets types which can be navigated through by using the menu. For most races, full forms guides, price fluctuations, and runner comments are also available.

If 'Sports' are your thing then the process is pretty similar. Selecting a sport or league will take you to an overview of everything on offer which is segmented by match, or in the case of futures or special bets, by bet type. For each match, you'll see up to 200 different betting options plus Same Game Multi options for the most popular leagues and events.

Your Betslip can be found at the top of the screen by the login/join now buttons and will automatically open when you select a bet type.

Bookmaker also has a Live Betting section for in-play bettors, a Promotions section for existing customers, a How To section for newbies, an Account section for all your password, payment, and personal information, and a Support/FAQ section if you need help.

If you've made it all the way to the bottom of this review in search of the Bookmaker bonus or some Bookmaker promotions then congratulations.

Unfortunately, we cannot advertise any bonuses or promotions on this website

That's because Australia has strict laws about these kinds of things. The only way to find out if there are Bookmaker promotions or bonuses is to be logged into your Bookmaker account.

Sorry and good luck!