Sportsbet

Sportsbet works like any other Australian betting site. You create an account and deposit money and then you can bet on any of the thousands of racing, sports and novelty markets that they offer.

1. Create a Sportsbet account by clicking the 'Visit Sportsbet Website' button above
2. Deposit funds using an accepted payment method
3. Find a sport or race to bet on by searching or navigating through the site
4. Click the odds that you want to accept
5. Enter your bet stake and click 'Place Bet'

Creating an account with Sportsbet is free and there is no obligation to deposit money or bet by doing so.

Sportsbet is owned by Flutter Entertainment PLC. Flutter is a UK-based iGaming conglomerate that is listed on the London Stock Exchange. They own some of the world's biggest betting sites including Paddy Power, Betfair, Fanduel, FOX Bet, Pokerstars and BetEasy (now operated by Sportsbet). Though it is owned by an overseas company, Sportsbet is still run independently in Australia.

Key people at Sportsbet and Flutter include:

• Barni Evans (Sportsbet CEO)
• Peter Jackson (Flutter CEO)

No, we wouldn't recommend using Sportsbet because they have hundreds of online complaints from winning players who claim to have had their accounts restricted, because their odds are subpar and because their customer support isn't very friendly.

Sportsbet is, however, Australia's most popular betting site so we do have to give them credit for offering free live streaming of most Australian and NZ races, a Same Game/Race Multi Builder, a Racing Blackbook, and Best Bet tips.

Overall, Sportsbet offers a comprehensive range of betting options so if you're a casual bettor then they'll do the job.

However, if you want just as many betting features then you're better off with a site like Neds, if you want better odds then go with PlayUp, and if you want an even better bet builder and more sports live streams then choose Bet365.

Sportsbet will automatically try to verify your betting account based on the information that you provide when signing up. Sometimes this cannot be done and you will need to verify your account manually online.

To verify your Sportsbet account online:

1. Log in to your Sportsbet account
2. Go to the 'My Account' section and select 'Get Verified'
3. Choose from the list of identification options
4. Fill in your details as they appear on your corresponding ID documents
5. Tick the box at the bottom of the screen and select the green 'Verify These Details' button
6. If you are successful, your verification status will change to 'Verified' in Your Account section

If this still doesn't work, don't worry, you can get in touch with customersecurity@sportsbet.com.au to verify your account by email.

To withdraw money from Sportsbet:

1. Go to 'My Account'
   
2. Select 'Withdraw'
   
3. If necessary, add a withdrawal method
   
4. Decide how much you want to withdraw
   
5. Select the green 'Withdraw' button
   

Note that you can only withdraw money that has been bet at least once. you must also be verified with Sportsbet before you can withdraw.

Sportsbet's withdrawal options are:

• Bank Transfer
• Credit Card (No Debit Card)
• PayPal
• Sportsbet Cash Card

Sportsbet withdrawals are processed at 2:00pm AEST on business days meaning that if you request a withdrawal before 2:00pm AEST you will get your money the next morning, otherwise, it will take an additional business day.

Sportsbet MD stands for Midi Div.

Midi Div means that you will get the middle return from the three TABs for Win, Place and Each Way wagers on all three Australian racing codes.

Note that if only one or two TABs offer wagers on a race then the SUPERTAB tote dividend will apply. If no TABs offer wagers on a race then the Starting Price (SP) will apply.

Sportsbet has Expert Tips for horse and greyhound racing that help you to make informed bets based on expert opinions. You'll see the four runners for every race that the expert is backing along with a short explanation as to why those runners are worth a look in. Expert Tips will appear for each race when you are viewing the markets but you can also head to the Sportsbet Blog or Expert Tips Home to see all the racing predictions available.

Sportbet has all the usual, and some more niched, racing bets that Aussie punters expect to see including:

• Fixed Odds - The price you see is the price you get
• Top Tote (TT) - The best price from all 3 TABs
• Midi Div (MD) - The middle TAB price
• Same Race Multi - Combine odds for multiple runners
• Exotics - Each Way, Trifecta, First 4, Quinella, Exacta & Quaddie
• Double, Treble & Super 6's - Pick the winner of multiple races
• Mystery Bets - Place a mystery exotic to your specifications

Each race will have a full Form Guide which has a detailed explanation of the runners' previous races, conditions and position. You'll be able to see information about each jockey and trainer too. Runner Comments can also be seen by clicking on a runner in the racing menu.

Sportsbet has the option to view Flucs and Speedmaps on most races. Flucs show you how a runner's price is changing over time as punter's back, or don't back them. Speedmaps show a runner's position and where they are expected to be after the gates open.

You can create a Same Race Multi on Sportsbet by selecting the Same Race Muli tab when you're viewing a racing market. You can also create a multiple-race Multi by selecting the Racing Multi Builder tab in the Sportsbet menu.

AFL is Australia's sport and Sportsbet rightly covers AFL better than almost any other betting site. Aussies can bet on pre-match, live, and future AFL matches with everything from player specials to standard win bets, margin bets, handicap bets, player specials, outrights, and much more. Sportsbet's AFL markets are diverse and they have previews for every game.

Just like AFL, Sportsbet's NRL markets are more than enough for the casual Aussie punter. You can also play NRL tipping games on Sportsbet or you can place a range of bets that include handicap bets, win bets, player props, multis, try bets and much much more. Sportsbet's NRL section also has plenty of information in the leadup to each game week. NRL grand final betting is also huge on Sportsbet.

It may not be an Aussie league but the NBA is hugely popular for Aussie punters on Sportsbet. With 30 NBA teams playing a total of 1,230 games a year, including a 2-month playoff series in May/June, there are tens of thousands of NBA bets you can make in a year on Sportsbet.

We've already talked about Sportsbet's horse racing markets in this review but it's worth saying again that Sportsbet treats their racing punters well with good specials, free live streaming and plenty of additional stats and information that can help you to make educated bets.

UFC is one of the fastest-growing sports for betting (perhaps only behind Esports). As such, Sportsbet's UFC fight night odds are well-trafficked by Sportsbet punters. UFC bettors can bet on the number rounds, method of win and can also place multis across multiple fights.

Sportsbet has an impressive range of novelty markets, often with better odds than on other betting sites. On Sportsbet Australia, you can bet on world elections, the Nobel Peace Prize, the Bachelorette, Triple J's Hottest 100 as well as plenty of other television and entertainment bets.

Sportsbet's EPL offerings are solid and odds are often reasonably priced. EPL betting on Sportsbet is the most popular soccer league but plenty of Aussies also bet on the A-League, World Cup, Champions League, and even more niched soccer matches like Russian Women's soccer. You can also create Same Game Multis for most of the world's top soccer leagues on Sportsbet.

No Australian betting site would survive, let alone gain the reputation that Sportsbet has without offering cricket betting. Cricket markets on Sportsbet are diverse and they include everything from international test matches to ODIs and the ICC Cricket World Cup. You'll also find cricket odds for the IPL, Super Smash, Big Bash and local cricket matches on Sportsbet.

The Sportsbet Cash Card is Master Card that is connected to your Sportsbet account. After verifying your Sportsbet account you can apply for the Sportsbet Card for free. The Sportsbet Cash Card can be used anywhere that Master Card is accepted including for online purchases, at ATMs or in-store (the card even has Tap & Go). The Sportsbet Cash Card is safe and secure and also lets you deposit and withdraw from your betting account instantly.

The Sportsbet Blog has daily racing and sports tips, match previews and predictions. The Sportsbet blog is ideal for bettors who want to make more informed bets and its a huge plus that it is accessible via the Sportsbet website so that you don't need to go searching for your betting tips. The Sportsbet blog and YouTube channel are also great places to find interviews and racing predictions.

Live betting on Sportsbet is available via the phone at 13 BETS (13 23 87). All live betting markets on Sportsbet can be found under the 'Bet Live' tab in the menu. Live betting markets also have a 'Phone Icon' at the top of each market. To place your live bet even faster you can use your Sportsbet Fast Code. When you click on the odds that you want to bet on, your Fast Code will appear. Simply call the Sportsbet live betting number and quote your full name and your Fast Code.

Live online betting is illegal in Australia, but not via the phone, which is why Sportsbet only offers live betting via their phone betting line.

There are a number of different Multis that you can place on Sportsbet, these include:

Same Race Multis: When you're in an eligible racing market, select the 'Same Race Multi' tab and create your bet. You can select up to four runners, and where they will place, when creating a Same Race Multi.

Racing Multi Builder: From the menu, select 'Racing Multi Builder'. Here you can combine Win and Place odds to create a multi from as many races as you want. Alternatively, select the bets you want to add to your multi from each racing market and then combine them into a multi within your betslip.

Same Game Multis: When you're in a sports betting market, select the odds that you want to combine. They will appear in your betslip and here you can combine the legs that you want into your same game multi.

Sport Multi Builder: You can build a sports multi from many different events by using the 'Sports Multi Builder' tab in the Sportsbet menu or by adding selections from your betslip into a multi from within your betslip.

Sportsbet's Customer Support team is available 24/7 on the phone, via live chat, or by email. To live chat with the Sportsbet support staff log into their website or app and select Live Chat from the menu. Otherwise, you can email Sportsbet at customersecurity@sportsbet.com.au or call them on 1800 990 907. We found the Sportsbet customer service team to be friendly but a little less helpful than the support teams from other Australian betting sites.

Sportsbet has a blog with sports and racing betting tips and previews but they also have a Best Bet Tips section which gives you new racing betting tips every day. To access the Best Bet Tips, simply head to any popular racing event or select 'Best Bet Tips' from the Sportsbet menu. You'll find that new tips are given out each day, and for each race. The runners listed in the 'Best of the Day' section are the ones the experts believe are most likely to win whereas the 'Value Bet' runners are the runners that the experts are less sure about but that are paying well.