Ladbrokes Australia
Founded in 1886 in the UK, Ladbrokes moved to Australia in 2013 where it has since made a name for itself as one of Australia's most popular betting sites. Ladbrokes Australia acquired Neds in 2018, so you will find similarly great racing markets and features on the two bookies including full-form guides, racing and betting stats, and price fluctuations. With fast deposits, a range of top sporting markets, consistently high odds, and simple, secure betting functionality, Ladbrokes definitely deserves its status as one of Australia's best bookmakers.
Ladbrokes Pros & Cons
- Trusted betting operator
- Stats, form & predictions
- Many instant deposit options
- Very similar to Neds
- Limited live streaming options
Betting variety | 10/10 | |
Mobile experience | 8/10 | |
Payment options | 9/10 | |
Betting experience | 8/10 | |
Support | 9/10 | |
Summary | 9/10 |
Website | ladbrokes.com.au |
Game Types | Sportsbook |
Deposit methods | Visa, MasterCard, Cash-In, Flexepin, BPAY, POLi, EFT/Bank Transfer, PayPal, Pay ID, Ladbrokes Card |
Withdrawal methods | Ladbrokes Card, PayPal, EFT/Bank Transfer |
Odds provider | Entain/Ladbrokes |
Betting functions | Live Betting, Cash Out, Multi Betting, Live Streaming |
Apps | iPhone (App Store), Android (Google Play) |
Support | Live Chat, Email, Free Phone |
Owner | Entain plc |
Founded Year | 1886 |
Headquarters | Brisbane |
Ladbrokes Review
Ladbrokes has a tremendous Australian and international following and the Ladbrokes name carries a lot of weight in the international betting industry. Ladbrokes was founded way back in 1886 but didn't set up shop in Australia until 2013. Since then, Ladbrokes has established itself as one of the most popular betting sites in Australia, primarily through its top racing offerings - but Ladbrokes sports betting options are nothing to turn your nose up at either.
Ladbrokes acquired Neds in 2018 and after the merger, their betting site underwent a massive overhaul and re-design. The result is an easy-to-use betting site that is great for both new and more experienced punters.
It also means that Ladbrokes has many different popular betting features including cash out, same game/race multis, live streaming, a blog, and an easy-form selector. Ladbrokes also has a wide range of payment options, the best customer service team we've ever encountered, and competitive odds for all Australian races and 30+ different worldwide sports.
Being owned by the same company does, however, also mean that the Ladbrokes betting site is very similar to Neds' site with identical odds and very similar features and navigation.
Why we like Ladbrokes ✅
- Ladbrokes has a great range of instant deposit methods including PayPal
- As one of the biggest names in international betting, Ladbrokes is a reliable choice
- Ladbrokes has everything you need for racing including stats, forms guides & predictions
Why we don't like Ladbrokes ❌
- Ladbrokes' website and apps are very similar to Neds'
- Ladbrokes has live streaming, but only for Victorian races
Ladbrokes Rating: 9/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What you'll find in this Ladbrokes Review
Ladbrokes Australia FAQ
What is Ladbrokes?
Ladbrokes is a betting site that can legally accept sports and racing wagers for Australian and international events.
Ladbrokes was founded way back in 1886 as a physical bookmaker in the UK and today is one of the biggest online sportsbooks in the world operating in over 15 countries around the world. Ladbrokes moved to Australia in 2013 and since then has become one of the most popular betting sites - especially for horse racing.
Who owns Ladbrokes Australia?
Ladbrokes Australia is owned by Entain plc. GVC Holdings acquired the UK-based Ladbrokes Coral brand in 2017 in a deal worth around £4 billion and has since rebranded to Enatin. Entain also owns other popular Australian betting sites like Neds, Betstar, and Bookmaker.com.au.
Entain is an international iGaming company with betting sites and online casinos in more than 20 different countries. Other sites owned by Enatin include bwin, Coral, Crystalbet, Eurobet, and Sportingbet.
How does Ladbrokes work?
Ladbrokes works just like any other betting website in Australia. Players who are eligible to bet (Australian or New Zealand residents over 18) can create a free account with Ladbrokes. After depositing money, they can then bet on thousands of different racing and sports betting markets every day. When they win money they can withdraw their winnings into their bank, Ladbrokes Card or PayPal account.
How do you get started with Ladbrokes Australia?
- Go to the Ladbrokes Australia website
- Create a free account
- Deposit funds
- Find a sports or racing market
- Select your odds
- Enter your bet stake
- Piece of cake!
Why is Ladbrokes a good betting site?
Ladbrokes is a good betting site for a number of reasons including:
- Ladbrokes has top racing odds, features, statistics and everything you'd want from a racing betting site
- Ladbrokes has a number of racing features like their Easy Form selector which helps you find great multis with runners that fit your criteria
- Ladbrokes has a range of instant deposit methods including Credit/Debit card, PayPal, POLi, Felxepin and Cash In
- The Ladbrokes customer support team is available 24/7 via email, phone and live chat
- Ladbrokes has live streaming for all Victorian races from all three racing codes
- The Ladbrokes blog has plenty of tips, news and predictions to help you make informed bets
- Ladbrokes has great multi betting options for the same game/same race multis, blended multis, split multis and also traditional multis
- Ladbrokes' cash out feature is one of the best in Australia and lets you cash out of winning bets, for a decreased payout, before the final whistle has been blown
How do you get and use Ladbrokes free bets?
Ladbrokes used to give Australian's a sign-up bonus with bonus bets (that worked like free bets), however, the Australian government has since banned advertising this type of offer for all Australian betting sites.
Today, you must be logged into your Ladbrokes account to view Ladbrokes promotions and bonuses.
How does Ladbrokes cash out work?
When you have placed a single bet, or multi, on eligible games and it is winning, Ladbrokes will offer you the option to Cash Out of your bet. When you Cash Out you will get a decreased, but guaranteed payout.
Here's how the Ladbrokes Cash Out feature works:
- Look for the
icon
- Place a bet on a market with the above icon
- In your pending bets tab, select the 'Cash Out' button to reveal your offer
- When the payout offered is to your liking, select the 'Confirm Cash Out' button
- Your winnings will be added to your account after Ladbrokes confirms the Cash Out
How long do Ladbrokes withdrawals take?
The only instant withdrawal method on Ladbrokes Australia is with the Ladbrokes Card. The Ladbrokes card is free for verified Ladbrokes users and can be used just like a normal Master Card.
Otherwise, withdrawals via PayPal or Bank Transfer usually arrive in your account by the next business day - although they can take up to 3 days to arrive.
What is the maximum payout on Ladbrokes Australia?
The maximum payout on Ladbrokes Australia depends on the type of bet you make and whether it's racing or sports bet.
Unless agreed upon the maximum Ladbrokes payouts are as follows:
- Sports bets - $10,000 to $50,000 per day, per sport
- Novelty Markets - $10,000
- Racing - $5,000 to $300,000 depending on the region and bet type (generally between $25,000 and $100,000)
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How to use Ladbrokes Australia
As far as betting sites in Australia go, Ladbrokes is one of the easiest to use and understand. Despite this, using a betting site can be overwhelming for first-time punters. Below we'll take you through how to use Ladbrokes Australia from the sign-up process to verifying your Ladbrokes account, to depositing and of course placing a Ladbrokes bet.
1. Ladbrokes Sign Up
The first step to using any betting site, or betting app for that matter, is creating an account. The Ladbrokes sign up process is straightforward and requires no commitment to bet or deposit any money.
How do you sign up with Ladbrokes?
- Select the green 'Sign Up with Ladbrokes' below
- Select 'Join' on the Ladbrokes website
- Use your PayPal account, or enter some basic personal information (below)
- You're all set!
If you don't have a PayPal account or don't want to use your PayPal account to sign-up with Ladbrokes, you'll need to enter the following information.
- Full Name
- Bonus Code (optional)
- Username
- Password
- Date of Birth
- Mobile
- Residential Address
- Deposit Limit (optional)
2. Ladbrokes Verification
All Australian betting sites must verify their users' identities within 14 days according to Australian betting law. Account verification also needs to completed before you can withdraw any winnings from Ladbrokes Australia.
Ladbrokes will attempt to automatically verify your account based on the information that you provide when signing up. If this is unsuccessful then you will have to electronically or manually verify your account.
If your account cannot be automatically verified by Ladbrokes don't worry, you can manually verify your account by following these steps.
- Log in to Ladbrokes Australia
- Go to your account (top right-hand corner of the site)
- Select the 'Verify Now' option and then the red 'Verify Now' button
- Follow the on-page instruction to upload 2-4 ID documents
- ID documents include visa, driver's licence, passport or Medicare card
- You can also email support@ladbrokes.com.au for additional help
3. Ladbrokes Payment Methods
Ladbrokes has a great range of instant deposit methods but is a little lacking when it comes to withdrawal methods. Ladbrokes payments are secured by 2048 bit encryption technology for your peace of mind.
The following betting payment methods are all accepted at Ladbrokes, though we recommend using your Credit or Debit card or PayPal because these payment methods are the fastest and easiest to use.
Ladbrokes Deposit Methods
- Visa Card (Instant)
- Master Card (Instant)
- PayPal (Instant)
- Cash In (Instant)
- POLi (Instant)
- Flexepin (Instant)
- Ladbrokes Card (Instant)
- Bank Transfer (1 to 3 days)
- BPAY (1 to 3 days)
Ladbrokes Withdrawal Methods
- Ladbrokes Card (Instant)
- PayPal (1 to 3 days)
- Bank Transfer (1 to 3 days)

4. Navigating on Ladbrokes
After signing into your Ladbrokes account, you'll enter the homepage. From here you'll see that Ladbrokes has a racing focus with racing promos likely being the most prominent ads displayed. The centre of the page is also often reserved for races that are 'Next to Go'. Below the next races to jump are the most popular sporting markets with the win/loss odds for each contest.
To find races or sports markets that aren't listed in the main section of the homepage you have a couple of different options. You can look for the league/sport/race that you're after in the Quick Links menu on the left or in the Racing Menu below. Otherwise, you can use the Search Bar in the top left-hand corner of the page or the Sports or Racing headings just below this. For live betting markets select the Live Betting tab.
All current Ladbrokes promotions can be viewed under the Promotions tab whereas bonuses and other account information can be viewed in the My Account section. For help using Ladbrokes features like Cash In, Multi betting, ordering a Ladbrokes Card or using Ladbrokes Locker promotions head to the How To section. To download the Ladbrokes betting apps scroll to the bottom of the page and click on one of the Download the App buttons.
To return to the homepage at any point, simply click the Ladbrokes logo or Home button at the top of the page.

If you're familiar with Neds, you'll notice that the Ladbrokes racing and sports betting pages are almost identical. This is because they are owned and run by the same company. It also means that the odds on each site are the same.
When you enter a racing market you'll get an overview of the weather and race details. You can use any of the tabs (Comments, Bet Tracker, Speedmap, Form Guide), to get more information about the race you are viewing. In terms of bets, you can place fixed win and place bets, take the Starting Price (SP) or choose the MId Tote. You can also place Same Race Multis, Money-Back Bets, and Exotics.
Sports betting on Ladbrokes is simpler than racing betting in many ways. When you enter a sports page the range of bets and stats available will depend on how popular the event is. For example, a table tennis match in Russia will have fewer markets and information than the State of Origin decider. The win/loss odds will be displayed at the top of the page with additional markets being displayed below.
5. How do you place a bet on Ladbrokes?
- Select the 'Bet with Ladbrokes' button below
- Create a free Ladbrokes account and make a deposit
- Find the sport or racing market you want to bet on
- Select the odds that you want
- Enter your bet stake
- Select 'Place Bet'

Let's say that you want to have a flutter on the thoroughbred races at Pakenham in Victoria.
After finding the event by using the search bar or the Ladbrokes racing menu you see that the next race to jump is Race 8.
After reading some of the runner comments, studying the full form guide and understanding how the track suits different runners you think that there is good value on #3 Magnestism.
You can also see from the Ladbrokes price fluctuations that Magnestism's price is higher than his opening price and that it is dropping as more punters start to back them.
You choose to take the fixed odds win price of 10.00 (you choose fixed-odds because you think the starting price (SP) might continue to drop).
You enter your bet stake of $5 and click 'Place bet'.
If For Fun's Sake wins the race you stand to win $50.00 for a profit of $45.00.
Ladbrokes App
Anybody who had older versions of the Ladbrokes app will tell you that it has been plagued with minor bug issues in the past - but these have since been resolved. In the last year or so we have found the Ladbrokes app to be easy to use and packed with great features, especially for racing. We also found the Ladbrokes support team to be extremely helpful and recommend the Ladbrokes app for any racing or sports betting Aussie.
Ladbrokes App Pros ✅
- Free to download
- Available on the App Store for iOS
- Available from the Ladbrokes website for Android
- Great range of sports markets for popular events
- Have fixed past issues and bugs
- Exclusive in-app features
- Easy to use - especially with the search function and events selector
- Great for sports and racing multis
- Plenty of racing and sports info available on the racing hub and Ladbrokes blog
- Bet Ticker to see who won big on which bets
Ladbrokes App Cons ❌
- You must use a valid card for withdrawals and it must be in your name
- Limited live streaming options

The Ladbrokes Australia app is great for building multis - especially for racing
The Ladbrokes app is free to download and can be found on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
How to Download the Ladbrokes Android App
- Visit the Ladbrokes website from your device by tapping the button below
- Create a free Ladbrokes account
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on the Get it on Google Play button
- Download the Android Ladbrokes app by tapping the Download button
How to Download the Ladbrokes iPhone App
- Visit the Ladbrokes website from your device by clicking the green button below
- Create a Ladbrokes account
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on the Available on iPhone button
- Download the iPhone app by tapping the Download button
Ladbrokes App Review ⚖️
After getting a lot of criticism in the last few years for minor bugs, poor navigation, and complicated withdrawals the Ladbrokes app has shown some real improvement after their most recent updates. Now the app is easy to navigate via the menu or search function and loading times are now really fast. You'll also find a great range of sports and racing events with competitively priced odds across the board.
The Ladbrokes app is especially good because of the level of information that you can get for Aussie and New Zealand races through the Ladbrokes Info Hub and Blog. Ladbrokes offers full form guides, price fluctuations, and racing predictions for most Australian meets.
The Ladbrokes customer support team is also very helpful and they are available 24/7. You can bet live with Ladbrokes via live phone betting and there is a range of instant deposit methods like Apple Pay or Credit/Debit card that make betting with the Ladbrokes app easy.
Ladbrokes Racing
Ladbrokes Australia is well-known for its racing product and is one of the most trusted betting sites for Aussie punters. Part of this is because Ladbrokes offers all popular Australian and New Zealand races, as well as plenty of international fields. Another reason is that Ladbrokes Australia rewards its loyal punters with plenty of additional features like their Easy Form selector, form guides, racing Multis and racing comments.

Ladbrokes lets you create multis exactly as you want with their blended and split same game/race multis
🏇 Ladbrokes Racing Bets
Ladbrokes has all the most popular racing bet types as well some more unique options.
Fixed Odds - Bet on a runner to win or place at a fixed-odds price.
Starting Price - Bet on a runner to win and get the odds as they are right before the jump.
Mid Tote - Bet on a runner to win or place and take the middle tote price of the 3 major Australian TAB's.
Same Race Multi - Bet on multiple runners (to win, finish in the top 2, top 3 or top 4) and combine the odds for an increased payout.
Money Back Odds - Bet on a win with reduced odds but get your bet stake refunded if your runner places 2nd, 3rd or 4th.
Exotics - Bet on multiple runners with all the most popular exotics including trifectas, quinellas, each ways, first fours, quaddies and exactas.
Mystery Bets - Bet on a mystery selection of horses by choosing the exotic, number of combinations and your bet stake to let Ladbrokes place a bet for you.
Favourite vs Field - Bet on the favourite, or the field, to win the race.
Odds vs Evens - Bet on all of the odd-numbered runners, or all of the even-numbered runners to win.
📈 Ladbrokes Easy Form
With Ladbrokes' Easy Form you can create your ideal bet by filtering all Australian and New Zealand races (and Hong Kong Thoroughbred races). The Easy Form is available on the Ladbrokes app and desktop site.
You can filter races on the Easy Form by:
- Code (Thoroughbreds, Harness, Greyhounds)
- Date (Today - Next 3 days)
- Odds Range ($1 - $20+)
- Runners (Win %, Place % and Career Prize)
- Jockey (By name, Win %, Place %)
- Trainer (By name, Win %, Place %)
- Track (Country, Venue, Won on Track Condition)
- Market Movers (Runners who have shortened the most)
- Favourites (Favourites for each race)
- Easy Select Options (Many options including won at track, won at distance, top trainer/jockey/driver, first up, second up etc.)
📋 Ladbrokes Racing Information
Ladbrokes is one of the top racing sites in Australia because they give you plenty of information about each race, and runner, to help you make informed bets. You can read an overview of the race by selecting the Comments tab at the top of the racing market. You can also see comments for each runner by selecting a runner or selecting Expand Runners. For a detailed form guide, you can also select Form Guide. Most races have a ton of information but in general, you'll get the most info from higher-profile races in Australia and New Zealand.
📊 Ladbrokes Racing Statistics
Ladbrokes displays a variety of statistics that can help you to make smart bets based on how other punters are betting and how experts are predicting each runner to race. The Bet Tracker tab lets you see the $ value of bets placed on each runner as well as the total number of bets placed. The Speedmap shows you how runners are predicted to be positioned. Ladbrokes also displays Price Fluctuations for each runner leading up to the jump.
🔢 Ladbrokes Racing Multis
Ladbrokes has a variety of different Multis that you can place on horse races.
Classic Multi - You can combine odds from different sports and racing events into a Multi bet to receive higher payouts if all of your selections are winners. You can make Multis by adding selections to your bet slip. After making selections, go to the Multi tab in your bet slip to create the Multi that you want.
Same Race Multis - You can build a Multi from the same race by changing from the Win/Place tab to the Same Race Multi tab when you are viewing a race. With a Same Race Multi you can pick up to 4 runners to win/place.
Blended Multis - You can blend your racing Multis by selecting multiple winners from the same race, to give yourself even more chances of winning. You'll get a special fixed odds price for this leg of your Multi.
Split Multis - Like a blended Multi, you can select multiple winners for a leg. This time you keep the original odds but instead, your bet stake is split between each variation of your Multi.
Ladbrokes Betting
Ladbrokes is a great site for betting on the races but it's also got an awesome selection of odds and markets for sports and novelty events. Ladbrokes is best for betting on big Australian sports events like the AFL, NRL, Soccer, Cricket, and Rugby and often has very similar odds to than other agencies. Ladbrokes' multi options can also add great value to your sports bets, often beyond what you'll get from other betting sites in Australia.
Ladbrokes Betting Features
Ladbrokes Australia has some unique and common betting features that make the overall betting experience more enjoyable. If you're interested in any of these features we recommend creating a Ladbrokes account, for free, so you can try them out for yourself.

The Ladbrokes Card allows you to make instant deposits and withdrawals and can be used to shop just like a normal Visa Card
💳 Ladbrokes Card
After you have verified your Ladbrokes account you will be eligible to receive a free Ladbrokes Card. The Ladbrokes card is a prepaid Visa Card that can be used in stores, online or at ATM machines. It also has PayWave functionality. The best thing about the Ladbrokes card is that you can deposit and withdraw from your betting account instantly.
To get the Ladbrokes card, sign up, verify your account, and then head to the My Account section of the Ladbrokes Australia website and request a card. Your card will arrive in 7-10 business days and can be activated online.
📰 Ladbrokes Blog
The Ladbrokes blog is updated daily with news, predictions and previews for Australian and international racing and sports events. Like other betting site blogs, it's a great way to help you make smart bets based on expert opinions. The major benefit of using the Ladbrokes blog is that it is available through the Ladbrokes site so there's no need to go scouring the internet for betting tips. However, even if you don't have Ladbrooks account, you can still access their blog through the Ladbrokes site or app.
🕘 Ladbrokes Live Betting
Ladbrokes, like all betting sites in Australia, is not allowed to offer live online betting to its customers due to government betting regulations. However, as any seasoned Australian punter would know, live betting can still be done via the phone legally in Australia. Ladbrokes live phone betting line is open 24/7 at 1800 523 276 and the In-Play odds can still be viewed online at Ladbrokes' betting site.
🔢 Ladbrokes Multis
Ladbrokes offers same game and multiple game multis for many sports markets including top leagues like the AFL, NFL, EPL, UFC and the NRL as well as across many other sports like golf, tennis, basketball etc. Multis are great because you can increase your payout for relatively small wagers by combining multiple bets into one. To create a multi, add selections to your bet slip and then in your bet slip select which markets you want to combine.
💵 Ladbrokes Cash Out
Ladbrokes offers punters the option to cash out of winning bets for a decreased payout. Bets that are eligible for Cash Out have a $ sign next to them. To cash out of a bet, or multi, that is winning head to the Pending Bets section of your account where you will be able to reveal your cash out offers. If you are happy with the payout that you are offered, go ahead and select 'Confirm Cash Out'.
💬 Ladbrokes Customer Support
Ladbrokes' customer support team is available by phone, via live chat or by email 24/7. We found that they were among the most helpful customer support teams that we've chatted with and were both polite and knowledgeable.
ℹ️ Ladbrokes Infohub
Popular sports betting events have additional information and quick facts that will help you to make informed bets. This section of Ladbrokes is called their Infohub and it is available on the Ladbrokes desktop site and mobile app when you are viewing the odds for selected matches.
Ladbrokes Promotions
After being contacted by a lawyer representing Ladbrokes we are no longer able to discuss Ladbrokes promotions on this website.
Ladbrokes Bonus Codes
Ladbrokes Bonus Codes
All legal Australian betting sites must follow Australian gambling law. One of these laws states that betting sites must not advertise bonuses to their customers before they have created an account. This means that Bonus Codes are largely non-existent within the Australian betting industry.
Betting sites such as Ladbrokes can advertise betting bonuses to players who are signed in to their Ladbrokes account.
Ladbrokes Sign Up Bonus
As outlined above, and on our page about betting site bonuses, betting websites in Australia are not allowed to advertise sign up bonuses. Therefore, when you see a site offering Australian betting sign up bonuses you are likely being deceived.
Even though Australian betting sites like Ladbrokes can't advertise sign up bonuses to players that are not customers they can advertise bonuses to players who are signed in to their accounts.
We cannot advertise a Ladbrokes sign up bonus because Australian gambling law prohibits this kind of inducement.
- Create a Ladbrokes account by clicking the button below
- Deposit funds into your account
- You're all set!