About: Australia
Sports betting is legal and regulated in Australia. The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 governs online wagering, and the ACMA enforces compliance. Only bookmakers holding a valid Australian licence may accept Australian bets. We list only ACMA-compliant operators.
Authority: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) · official site
Bookmaker shortlist for Australia
| Bookmaker | Licences & regulatory status | sports-coverage | live-betting | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsbet Since 1993 | ACMANTRC | NRL, AFL, cricket, tennis, rugby union, soccer and more | Yes — live in-play markets across all NRL rounds and finals | |
| TAB Since 1961 | ACMA | NRL, AFL, racing (thoroughbred, harness, greyhound), cricket and more | Yes — live in-play markets for NRL and major sports | |
| Bet365 Since 2000 | ACMANTRC | NRL, AFL, soccer, tennis, cricket, basketball, rugby union and more | Yes — extensive live in-play NRL markets including early-access betting | |
| Ladbrokes Since 1902 | ACMANTRC | NRL, AFL, soccer, racing, cricket, tennis and more | Yes — live in-play NRL markets available | |
| Neds Since 2017 | ACMANTRC | NRL, AFL, soccer, racing, cricket, tennis and more | Yes — live in-play NRL markets available |
- Licences & regulatory status
- ACMANTRC
- sports-coverage
- NRL, AFL, cricket, tennis, rugby union, soccer and more
- live-betting
- Yes — live in-play markets across all NRL rounds and finals
- Licences & regulatory status
- ACMA
- sports-coverage
- NRL, AFL, racing (thoroughbred, harness, greyhound), cricket and more
- live-betting
- Yes — live in-play markets for NRL and major sports
- Licences & regulatory status
- ACMANTRC
- sports-coverage
- NRL, AFL, soccer, tennis, cricket, basketball, rugby union and more
- live-betting
- Yes — extensive live in-play NRL markets including early-access betting
- Licences & regulatory status
- ACMANTRC
- sports-coverage
- NRL, AFL, soccer, racing, cricket, tennis and more
- live-betting
- Yes — live in-play NRL markets available
- Independent Vendors can't pay for ranking
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Since 1993 ·
Sportsbet is one of Australia's largest online bookmakers, licensed by the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) under ACMA oversight. Established in 1993, it offers same-game multis, live in-play betting, and cash out across NRL and other major Australian sports. Full rating pending hands-on review.
- sports-coverage:
- NRL, AFL, cricket, tennis, rugby union, soccer and more
- live-betting:
- Yes — live in-play markets across all NRL rounds and finals
- cash-out:
- Yes — full and partial cash-out available
- payout-speed:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
- —
Since 1961 ·
TAB (Tabcorp) is Australia's longest-running wagering operator, licensed across multiple state and territory jurisdictions under ACMA oversight. Established in 1961 as a government tote operator, TAB now offers both tote and fixed-odds NRL betting, same-game multis, and a multi-state retail presence. Full rating pending hands-on review.
- sports-coverage:
- NRL, AFL, racing (thoroughbred, harness, greyhound), cricket and more
- live-betting:
- Yes — live in-play markets for NRL and major sports
- cash-out:
- Yes — available on fixed-odds sports bets
- payout-speed:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
- —
Since 2000 ·
Bet365 is a major international bookmaker licensed in Australia by the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) under ACMA oversight. Established in 2000, it is widely recognised for its extensive live in-play NRL markets and early-access betting features. Same-game multis and cash out are available on NRL markets. Full rating pending hands-on review.
- sports-coverage:
- NRL, AFL, soccer, tennis, cricket, basketball, rugby union and more
- live-betting:
- Yes — extensive live in-play NRL markets including early-access betting
- cash-out:
- Yes — full and partial cash-out available on NRL and other sports
- payout-speed:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
- —
Since 1902 ·
Ladbrokes Australia is part of the Entain group, licensed by the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) under ACMA oversight. Established in 1902 internationally, the Australian operation offers NRL same-game multis via a multi-bet builder, live betting, and cash out. Full rating pending hands-on review.
- sports-coverage:
- NRL, AFL, soccer, racing, cricket, tennis and more
- live-betting:
- Yes — live in-play NRL markets available
- cash-out:
- Yes — cash out available on NRL and other sports
- payout-speed:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
- —
Since 2017 ·
Neds is an Australian-founded bookmaker launched in 2017, now part of the Entain group alongside Ladbrokes. Licensed by the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) under ACMA oversight. Offers same-game multis, live betting, and competitive NRL head-to-head and line markets. Full rating pending hands-on review.
- sports-coverage:
- NRL, AFL, soccer, racing, cricket, tennis and more
- live-betting:
- Yes — live in-play NRL markets available
- cash-out:
- Yes — cash out available on NRL and other sports
- payout-speed:
- —
- app-rating:
- —
- welcome-offer:
- —