Featured bookmakers

Dabble is a mobile-only Australian bookmaker that launched in 2020 and operates under a Northern Territory licence. What sets it apart is its strong social betting angle — users can follow other punters, view their bets, comment, and copy bet with a tap. Its app blends a feed of betting activity with traditional sportsbook and racing markets, offering both sports and domestic & international racing coverage. While Dabble’s market depth is narrower than big incumbents and there is no desktop version, it compensates with standout features: ultra-fast withdrawals, live racing streaming, and a polished, social-first interface. Its social engagement, combined with good odds and racing tools, makes it particularly attractive to younger punters and those who enjoy community and interaction in their betting experience.

Betr is a new Australian bookmaker launched in 2022 by industry veteran Matthew Tripp. It offers a fast, modern betting app with a strong focus on horse racing, greyhounds, and major sports. With simple navigation and sharp promotions, Betr delivers an easy mobile experience that appeals to casual and seasoned punters alike. Now merged with BlueBet, Betr provides improved odds coverage, racing markets, and same-race multis. Its sleek design and frequent “Betr Specials” make it one of the more engaging platforms on the market, although live streaming and some advanced features are still limited.

Picklebet began in 2017 as an esports-centric bookmaker and has since expanded into sports and racing, operating under a Northern Territory licence. It combines its deep esports offerings with solid coverage of major sports like AFL, cricket, soccer, and more, plus fixed odds on horse and greyhound racing (including their “Top 4” racing bet). Its standout features include live streaming of esports matches, same-game and same-race multis, and a slick mobile app that gets high user ratings. However, Picklebet’s sports and racing markets remain less extensive than many mainstream bookmakers. There is limited live betting, no full live streaming of sports or racing in most cases, and fewer exotic racing bet types (like trifectas or exactas). Its payment options are also somewhat basic, and occasional user reviews report issues when withdrawing or verifying accounts.

Unibet is a long-established global sportsbook brand, operating under Kindred Group, that has a strong presence in the Australian market. It delivers a vast range of sports and racing markets — from AFL, NRL and cricket to niche international sports and racing across greyhounds, harness and thoroughbreds. One of its standout strengths is live streaming: Unibet offers many live broadcasts of races and sporting events to account holders, helping users follow the action directly within the platform. Its “Features” tab includes tools like “Uniboost” (enhanced odds), combo bet builders, cash-out, and a sophisticated statistics hub to support informed betting. The Unibet app and website aim to provide seamless navigation and easy access to markets, though some reviews note occasional sluggishness or interface complexity, especially for newer users. Withdrawal and deposit options are broad, including bank transfers, cards, PayID, Apple Pay and PayPal. As a licensed operator under the Northern Territory Racing Commission, Unibet meets regulatory standards in Australia. While its global infrastructure and market depth are strong advantages, occasional bottlenecks in app performance and customer support hours are areas for improvement

CrossBet is a 100% Australian-owned bookmaker licensed in the Northern Territory, offering a fast and simple platform built primarily for racing fans. With full coverage of thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing, CrossBet provides detailed form guides, live race streaming, and frequent racing promos that appeal to everyday punters. The site also covers major sports like AFL, NRL, cricket, and soccer, though its focus remains firmly on racing. The app and website are easy to use, with quick bet placement and solid reliability. While the sportsbook is smaller than major competitors and lacks some advanced features like cash-out, CrossBet’s local focus and racing expertise make it a strong choice for Aussie punters.

EliteBet is a locally owned Australian bookmaker established by Daniel Paolini and licensed under NSW (Racing NSW / OLGR). It positions itself as a racing-first bookie, offering highly competitive fixed odds on thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing across Australia and internationally. Alongside that, it supports sports markets including AFL, NRL, basketball, soccer and more, with features like Same Race/Same Game Multis and a “Hot Bets” tipster integration. Its app (iOS & Android) and website offer streamlined navigation, form guides, speed maps, and fast bet placement. While EliteBet lacks live betting, streaming, and live chat support, it makes up for it with a strong racing focus, attractive odds in its specialty markets, and a unique social tipster layer for racing punters.

Palmerbet is a 100% Australian-owned bookmaker founded in 2013 by the Palmer family, with deep roots in the Sydney racing scene. It specializes in Australian racing (thoroughbred, harness, greyhounds) while also offering a solid sportsbook across major sports like AFL, NRL, cricket, soccer, NBA and more. The platform features a clean, easy-to-use app and website, a “Best of the Best” odds scheme for key races, same-game multis, and a loyalty program called PB Punters Club to reward frequent users. While Palmerbet shines in racing and odds value, it has some limitations. Live streaming is not broadly supported, and real-time live betting is restricted (in many cases bettors must phone in live bets). Market depth on some international or niche sports is thinner than at major global operators.