PlayUp Rating

The Best New Betting App

Even though it's Australia's newest betting app, the PlayUp sports betting app is one of our favourites. It's fast to load, easy to navigate and makes depositing, betting and withdrawing a breeze. You'll find heaps of racing bets, live bets and fixed-odds sports bets on the PlayUp app, and with great promos to increase your payouts, we think that every Aussie punter should have the PlayUp app.

The Best Fixed Odds

PlayUp consistently has the best-fixed odds for Australian and international horse races and sporting events. While they do have fewer obscure betting markets and fewer sports to bet on compared to some other Australian betting sites, you will still find every Aussie horse and greyhound race on PlayUp as well as all the most popular sports betting leagues from cricket, footy, rugby and soccer to Esports bets, US sports and more.

Top Horse Racing Betting Site

With the best-fixed odds and heaps of Australian and international racing events every day, PlayUp is a great option for racing punters.

Great for Live Betting

PlayUp has over 40,000 live sports matches to bet on every month which means that you'll likely find every live bet you could ask for on PlayUp. Like all Australian bettings sites, new and old, you can only bet live over the phone using PlayUp's phone betting line.

One of Australia's Newest Betting Site

PlayUp was launched in October 2019 which makes it one of Australia's newest betting site. On top of this, PlayUp is 100% Australian owned and operated. PlayUp also has a fantasy betting site in Draftstars which is Australia's biggest Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) site. PlayUp plans to become listed on the ASX and they are also talking about revolutionising betting payments by offering the world’s first fully-integrated, blockchain-enabled sports community with their PlayChip currency.

WinnersBet Rating

New Betting Sites in 2020

Since going live in June 2020, WinnersBet has grabbed the attention of many punters looking for the hottest new products to hit the market. WinnersBet's freshness is both good and bad with the bookie offering a clean, well-optimised product but fewer payment options, features, and sports betting options than some of the old guys.

Best Tote Odds

WinnersBet gives Aussie punters the best tote odds for all Aussie gallops plus a protest payout promise whereby you'll get paid out as a winner even if a protest is upheld and your runner is later relegated. Overall, we've found that Winnersbet is one of the most generous new bookmakers Australia has.

100% Aussie-Owned

Founded by veteran Australian bookie Da He, WinnersBet launched in Melbourne and is a great option for players who want to keep their bets in Aussie hands. The majority of new, and older, betting sites in Australia are now owned by overseas conglomerates so WinnersBet's local ownership is a big drawcard for us.

Small, No-Nonsense Bookie

The benefit of choosing a small betting site like WinnersBet is that you won't get features and offers shoved down your throat, instead, Winnersbet strives to provide players with a clean, no-frills betting site that makes depositing, betting, and withdrawing money simple and fast.

Great for Local & International Racing

WinnersBet has a clear racing focus but this means that any player looking to bet on Aussie or international thoroughbred races, harness races, or dogs will have a wealth of opportunities through WinnersBet. You're very unlikely to find a horse racing market missing from WinnersBet and you'll also find all fixed odds, tote odds, and exotics available.

Neds Rating

The Best New Betting Site for Racing

Neds launched in 2017 and was acquired just a year later by Ladbrokes. Part of the reason was because of how impressive Neds' growth had been, especially within the racing sector of the Australian betting industry. Today, we regard Neds as the top site for racing betting because of their in-depth stats and tips, their competitive odds, and because they offer a great range of payment methods.

An easy to use betting site and App

As one of the newest betting sites in Australia, you would expect good navigation and fast load times. Well, that's exactly what you get with Neds. Their simple orange and white colour scheme works well and their site is not plastered with promotions like other Australian betting sites. You can use the search bar or menu to get around the site and it is well optimized for scrolling on mobile. The betting process is simple and straightforward, as are the verification processes and payment processes.

A range of instant deposit methods

Choose from a range of instant deposit methods on Neds including PayPal, Visa, Master Card, or the Neds Card. You also have other quick options like POLi, Cash In, and Flexepin as well as Cheque, Bank Transfer, and BPAY if you so desire. Payments have no fee attached and can be made via the Neds site or betting app.

Build the Multis that you want

On Neds, you can build same game multis, same race multis, or multis across many different races and sports markets. Neds also has Blended Multi and Split Multi features which allow you to add multiple selections to the same legs in your multis.

A refreshingly good customer support team

Available via live chat, email, or on the phone 24/7, we found that Neds' customer support team was helpful, quick to respond, and very knowledgeable about Neds' betting site and betting app. This was refreshing given the sub-par customer support that exists on other Australian betting sites.

BoomBet Rating

High Racing Fixed Odds

BoomBet's definitely a racing first bookmaker meaning that they put their efforts into having a wide range of racing bets and quality racing products. BoomBet's fixed odds across all three codes and even international races are among the most competitive in Australia and you'll also find that most markets offer Best Tote + SP or Best of the Best odds.

Quality Apps & Quick Payments

As one of Australia's newest betting sites, you'd expect quick payment options and optimized applications. BoomBet offers both of these things and while their payment methods are somewhat limited, their withdrawal times are among the quickest we've experienced in Australia.

Modern, Fast & Simple

It's all very well to say BoomBet is modern fast and simple but what does that mean? It means the BoomBet app loads quickly, it means that BoomBet employs intuitive and easy-to-read navigation and design and it means that BoomBet doesn't dilute the betting experience with unnecessary extras and features. Sure the overall lack of sports options, no same race/game multis, and poor live betting experience may be off-putting but if you're a purist who cares about quality odds you'll be more than satisfied.

Rebranded from sportsbetting.com.au

While BoomBet is new they aren't inexperienced. The successful sportsbetting.com.au brand operated for over two decades before becoming BoomBet. I.e. they know how to give Aussie punters a quality betting experience that will keep them coming back.

Quality Support with Social Options

BoomBet is Australian-owned which means that the customer support you'll get is from other Aussies based in Australia. BoomBet's team can be reached through email, phone, live chat, Facebook, or Twitter. Everybody we've chatted to from BoomBet has been helpful, fast to solve issues, and friendly.

RealBookie Rating

Market-Leading Odds for Favourites

RealBookie's mission is to help Aussie punters take on the big corporate bookies by constantly providing some of the best odds on the market. This is especially true for fixed odds favourites in their sports and racing markets. RealBookie also has Best of the Best and Top Fluc odds for most domestic racing meets.

5x Daily Price Bumps

With over 5,000 weekly racing markets and all the biggest sporting events, there's plenty of value to be had with RealBookie. They are missing some smaller sports markets if you compare them to the likes of Sportsbet and Bet365 but you will get 5 daily price bumps for racing which sweetens the deal.

Live Streaming & Multis

RealBookie is one of the few small betting sites to offer free local racing streams through RealBookie TV which is a big plus in our books. Another thing we appreciate is that RealBookie has Same Game/Race Multis options for all the racing and sporting markets you would expect eg. soccer, AFL, US sports, and domestic meets.

Decades of On-Course Experience

With Melbourne-based bookies Mark Sampieri and Chris Lester at the helm, you'll get plenty of experience from Real Bookie. This includes all the form guides and runner info you'll need, weekly tips from experts, and a fast (although a little limited) payments process.

Weekly Tips & Local Support

RealBookie's operations are headquartered in Melbourne with all staff having an in-depth knowledge of sports betting and their product. This means you'll get quality, attentive support and help should you need it.

Picklebet Rating

The Best Esports Betting Site

The name may not give it away but from the beginning, Picklebet has had a strong esports focus. Today, Picklebet is without a doubt Australia's most comprehensive esports betting site offering odds for everything from major Dota 2, CS:GO, and LoL tournaments to smaller Rainbow 6, Rocket League, and Fortnite competitions. You'll also find a wide variety of well-priced sports odds on Picklebet.

Added Sports Betting in 2021

Even though Picklebet grew through esports betting, with the 2021 addition of sports betting options Picklebet is already challenging some of the more well-established corporate bookmakers. Some of these new sports betting markets include soccer, tennis, US sports, cricket, rugby, Aussie rules, golf, boxing, table tennis, and more.

Top-Notch Betting Apps

The Picklebet iPhone and Android betting apps are clean, fast, and simple to use making them some of the best new betting apps in Australia.

Daily Betting Tips, Live Streaming & Betting Contests

Picklebet offers punters a couple of great ways to make more informed bets including providing them with daily esports betting tips and free esports live streaming options. Picklebet's predictor games also give you the chance to win real money for correctly predicting the outcomes of major esports tournaments.

Small Aussie-Owned New Bookie

As one of the smallest new betting sites in Australia, Picklebet gives Aussies a chance to bet locally and keep their gambling dollars in the country. Australian-owned betting sites are known for their transparency and customer support - two things that Picklebet also stands out for.

BetDogs Rating

100% Greyhound Focused

As the name suggests, BetDogs is a greyhound betting site with no sports or horse racing odds. In fact, it is the world's first bookmaker of its kind. This means you'll get a focus on great prices, plenty of info, and no nonsense betting features.

Best Greyhound Odds

BetDogs consistently has Australia's best fixed greyhound odds. While not every dog will always have the best price, overall, BetDogs beats all the other big corporate bookies. For selected races every year, BetDogs also offers Best Tote & SP odds. For international races in New Zealand, it's common that BetDogs offers Mid Tote + 5% prices.

High Limits & No Restrictions

One of BetDogs' major points of difference is the fact that they will never ban a punter from betting. Sure, single bets may be capped to ensure BetDogs has enough liquidity for a certain race but if you're a winning player you won't be treated any differently.

Honest & Australian-Owned

BetDogs is owned by Tristian Merlehan (who also owns TopSport) and is maintained by a small team of Aussies in Tweed Heads, NSW. BetDogs also shows their own bookmaker margin for every greyhound racing market.

Jump Style, Early Speed, & Racing Line Info

As well as great prices and honest bookmaking, BetDogs displays Jump Style, Early Speed, and Racing Line information for every runner in every Australian race. Admittedly, BetDogs is lacking an app and many other features of the bigger corporate bookies but they have plenty of redeeming features for any greyhound-minded punters.

Draftstars Rating

The Biggest Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) Site

Draftstars has been active in Australia since 2016 but it was acquired by PlayUp and re-launched in 2018. Since then, Draftstars has grown to become Australia's newest and biggest DFS site. You can play classic fantasy games on the Draftstars site and app but you can also play head to head matches or their unique Rapidfire contest.

Australia's Biggest Fantasy Prize Pools

Draftstars has Australia's biggest fantasy prize pools which is part of the reason it has become so popular in Australia. Draftstars competitions have different entry requirements which affect payout values but they range from free and low stakes games with smaller prizes to high stakes games with hundreds of thousands in real money to be won. Many prize pools are also guaranteed on Draftstars meaning that no matter how many other Aussies play you always have a shot at winning the big prize.

No Season Long Commitment

As a Daily Fantasy Sports betting platform, Draftstars' games last one match, round or game week long so there's no long-term commitment. You can change your team every week based on last week's performances and every week you'll have the chance to win the new jackpot prize.

Play with Friends or in Public Competitions

Draftstars lets you create private leagues or join public competitions. This means that you can play against friends or other Aussie fantasy coaches in real-money or no-money competitions.

Over 15 Different Sports Leagues

Draftstars is always adding new sports offerings to its options but it currently has 15 different leagues you can bet on. Popular fantasy sports on Draftstars are the AFL, NRL, EPL and Super Rugby although golf, tennis and cricket are also some of Australia's favourites.

PointsBet Rating

Unique Betting Options

PointsBet is the only betting site in Australia to offer spread betting - a unique way to bet whereby you are rewarded for how 'correct' your bet is. Spread betting is a high-risk high-reward style of betting that is yet to become popular in Australia. PointsBet also has an awesome Name-a-Bet feature whereby you can get your own odds for unique bets. PointsBet's Multi builder and Quick Multi options are also decent.

The Most Betting Markets

Because of their unique betting offerings, PointsBet boasts hundreds of betting markets for the AFL, NRL, and NBA.

Quick Withdrawals

PointsBet's withdrawal options are limited to bank transfers, however, their withdrawal times were among the quickest in the country.

Top Tier Customer Support

With 24/7 live chat, a call centre, a live betting phone line, an email address, and a personal account manager, we found that PointsBet's customer support team was very good.

The Fastest-Growing Betting Site

After launching in 2017 PointsBet has become one of Australia's fastest-growing betting sites. PointsBet is listed on the ASX and its share price increased over 10x in the 6 months between March 2020 to October 2020. Part of the reason for this is because their Australian customer base has grown rapidly, but also because PointsBet is making waves in the highly competitive US sports betting industry.

Neds Rating

Neds Overview

Neds is one of the best new international betting sites for a variety of reasons. Neds's parent company Entain plc also runs Ladbrokes so these two brands share really competitive odds and markets for 30+ sports.

Neds also has popular features like live streaming of victorian races, a Same Race/Game Multi builder, Cash Out, Best Tote + SP odds, and more.

Being one of the newest international betting sites in Australia also means that Neds' app and website are both fast and easy to use. In Australia, Neds offers top-notch 24/7 customer support and 2048 bit encryption for your peace of mind.

Bet365 Rating

Bet365 Overview

Bet365 is the world's favourite betting site with over 50 million global customers. In Australia, Bet365 almost always offers punters the most pre-match and live betting markets of any betting site.

These markets often have higher odds than you'll find anywhere else, whether that's for the most popular leagues like the AFL, NRL or EPL or more obscure markets like for snooker, darts or golf. Bet365 also has the most payment methods of any Aussie bookie and offers both PayPal and Apple Pay for deposits.

You'll also find the most live streaming options on Bet365. Bet365 really has it all and that's why they're always near the top of our list of the best Australian betting sites.