International Betting Sites

The following overseas betting sites are based in different countries around the world but each is legal for Australian punters to use and holds an Australian gambling licence.

We have ranked them according to the criteria that we use when evaluating betting sites (betting experience, support, betting payment methods, mobile betting etc.) but you may want to read their specific reviews to determine which betting site is best for you!

International Betting Sites 2024 List

1. Neds → Same game/race multis, cash out & race information
2. Bet365 → Best range of payment methods including PayPal & Apple Pay
3. Unibet → Award-winning bookmaker with live streaming and high odds
4. Ladbrokes → Trusted global betting brand with great customer support
5. Betfair → Unique betting exchange with 'back' & 'lay' options
   

You don't want any old overseas betting site, you want the best one right?

Here's a little more information about our top 3 international betting sites that should help you to figure out which one is best for you!

Are foreign betting sites legal?

That depends.

The rules for all betting websites (Australian or international) are the same. They must have an Australian Gambling Licence from one state gambling Authority to legally offer sports betting to all Aussie punters.

To get a gambling licence, a betting company must be registered in Australia, have an Australian office and must pay taxes in Australia. They also must abide by Australian gambling regulations.

How do you know if a foreign betting site is licensed?

There are couple of ways to check if your international sports betting site is licensed in Australia. The easiest way to check is by only using the foreign betting websites that we review.

All international betting sites on this page have Australian licences and are safe to use

If you prefer to do the research yourself then ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) website lists all betting operators that are safe for Aussies to use.

Before advertising bonuses was banned in Australia, international betting sites often had the best bonuses and promotions because they had more customers and more money to offer bonuses to players.

However, now betting sites that operate in Australia are not allowed to advertise their bonuses and promotions.

Under Australian gambling law, it is illegal for international bookmakers to offer sign up bonuses to players without existing accounts

The following offshore bookmakers are either based in their corresponding country or are offered in that country. We have also only listed offshore betting companies that are also available in Australia.

For comprehensive lists of the best betting sites by country, change the flag in the top right hand corner of this page.

We reckon that the UK, the US and the New Zealand betting industries are the most interesting for Aussie punters which is why you won't find betting sites from around the whole world below.

The UK is definitely home to the biggest and most well-known bookmakers in the world.

The following UK bookmakers are available in Australia but are based in the UK.

1. Neds was launched in Australia in 2017 but was sold just a year later to Ladbrokes (owned by Enatin plc in the UK). Neds has gained popularity in Australia as one of the best sites for betting on racing. They have great features, a top-notch betting app, and tons of useful racing stats, form information, and tips.
2. Bet365 is the world's most popular betting site for a number of reasons including its high odds, top live streaming offerings, and bet builder function. Bet365 also supports more payment methods than any other international betting site in Australia.
3. Ladbrokes has been offering betting since 1886 and today the Ladbrokes name is synonymous with betting around the world. They set up their operations in Australia in 2013 and have really improved their sportsbook since their merger with Neds. Today the odds and features on both sites are almost identical.
4. Betfair is a unique UK bookmaker. Instead of offering traditional sports betting they have a betting exchange that allows punters to 'back' or 'lay' bets. When you back a bet, you bet like normal but when you 'lay' a bet you act as the bookmaker.
   

If you're looking for the best UK betting sites and you're from the UK then head to My Betting Sites UK, our brother site which compares the best UK bookmakers.

Sports betting has been illegal in much of the USA until recent years so there aren't many homegrown companies. In the last few years as betting in the US has been legalised global betting sites have expanded to the US market. Some of these foreign betting sites also operate in Australia.

The best international bookmakers that also operate in the US are:

1. Bet365 is featured a lot on this page but that's because they are one of the most global betting sites in the world. Active in over 200 markets, Bet365 is one of the biggest and best betting sites in the world. Punters especially appreciate Bet365's high odds, range of betting markets, and top betting features.
2. BlueBet is a small Aussie-owned betting site that has announced plans to enter the US betting market. While the BlueBet brand has not yet launched in the USA, In Australia this bookie is known to cater really well to the Aussie punter with popular features like Cash Out and Same Game Multis as well as aggressive odds, especially on underdogs.
3. Unibet is owned by Kindred Group which is based in Malta but they are also active in Pennsylvania in the USA. Unibet offers betting to Australians and they have a really good range of markets including high odds for novelty bets and for US sports leagues. If live streaming is your thing then Unibet is one of the best betting sites you can choose.
4. PointsBet is a lesser-known bookmaker in the US but it is becoming more and more popular. PointsBet was founded in Australia but they are aggressively marketing their product in the US and have become a serious contender within the American betting industry. PointsBet is fun to use because they have a unique betting feature called Spread Betting which rewards your bets based on how 'right' they are. PointsBet also offers more AFL, NRL, and NBA markets than any world betting site.
   

If you're looking for the best US betting sites and you're from the US then we recommend checking out Bookies Bonuses USA, they list all the best US betting sites and bonuses in every state.

New Zealand only has one local betting site - TAB NZ - however, they have relaxed betting laws which allow any international betting operators to offer their sportsbooks to Kiwis online.

Australian's can't bet with TAB NZ but they can bet with some of the same foreign bookmakers that are active in NZ.

NZ betting sites that Australians can use include:

1. PlayUp. Great app, top choice for racing & Australia's best-fixed odds
2. Neds. Popular for racing punters with plenty of features and stats
3. WinnersBet. Small racing bookie with best tote odds for Aussie gallops
4. Bet365. Great odds, heaps of betting markets & top live streaming options
5. Palmerbet. Aggressive odds plus unique futures and special betting options
6. BlueBet. Really easy to use with friendly and fast customer service
7. BoomBet. Modern bookie with particularly competitive racing fixed odds
8. Unibet. Generous betting site with high odds for heaps of events
9. Ladbrokes. Lots of instant deposit methods & top racing markets
10. Picklebet. Best esports betting site with live streaming, tips & competitions
    
11. TopSport. Small, honest bookie with no limits & market-leading odds
12. BetDogs. The best greyhound betting site down under, high limits & odds
13. Draftstars. Daily fantasy games with Australia's biggest fantasy prizes

New Zealand's most popular online bookmakers include Bet365, Betway, 888sport, and LeoVegas and these sites also have great bonus offers that range from $30 in free bets with 888sport to $100 is bonus bets from Bet365. Unfortunately, these bonuses are only available for Kiwis.

If you're looking for the best NZ betting sites and you're from New Zealand then head to My Betting Sites NZ, our brother site which compares the best NZ bookmakers and their bonuses.