Betting online in Australia is simple – you sign up for a betting account at an Australian-licenced bookmaker, then you deposit funds to your account, then you place your bets. We’ll take you through step-by-step below:
How to Open an Online Betting Account
- Use the links on this page to visit a licenced and regulated Australian bookmaker
- Click the “Join” button – which is usually located in the top-right corner
- Enter your details, including name, address and phone, and choose a username
- Read and accept the Ts&Cs before tapping “Register”
- Verify your identity using a passport or other national ID
- Set responsible gambling limits – this is optional, but we strongly recommend setting a deposit limit
How to Deposit Funds in Your Betting Account
You can deposit funds into your betting account using any of the payment options available at your chosen betting site. The most common method of depositing funds is using your debit card (credit card deposits have been banned since June 2024) and they will be credited to your account instantly.
Other popular deposit options include bank transfer, PayID, various e-wallets such as PayPal, mobile wallets like Google Pay and Apple Pay, POLi, Flexepin, and BPay.
How to Place Your First Bet
- Find your market – the best betting sites will let you bet on almost any sports event or horse race around the world
- Add the market to your betslip
- Enter your bet amount
- Click the “Place Bet” button
- Review the stake and potential payout and confirm your bet
To place a multi bet or same-game multi, follow the same steps but add multiple markets to your betslip and enter your bet amount in the multi bet section of the betslip.
How to Withdraw Funds From Your Betting Account
Before you go ahead with a withdrawal, you should check the terms and conditions of your chosen bookmaker. Most bookmakers have a 1x turnover requirement for withdrawing funds as a measure of anti-money laundering protection, and have minimum withdrawals of $5-$10.
Once you have checked these requirements, withdrawing funds from your betting account is simple:
- Go to your account withdrawal page
- Enter how much you would like to withdraw
- Select the withdrawal method – some bookmakers only offer withdrawals to your verified bank account, but others will also offer withdrawals via e-wallets like PayPal, Google Pay or Apple Pay.
- Confirm the withdrawal.
Depending on the bookmaker, your funds should hit your account in anywhere from a few seconds (Dabble averages less than 10 seconds) to 1-2 days for other bookmakers.