How We Rate and Review Australian Betting Sites
Every betting site on GoBet is tested over a 30-day period and we use every feature of the bookmaker during testing – just as any real punter would.
We perform extensive analysis of bookmaker odds margins for popular sports, so you’ll know when you are getting a fair deal or not. You can find out more about the odds margins of each bookmaker on their individual review page.
Our ratings are weighted
1. Odds Value25%
We provide comprehensive analysis of the margins that each bookmaker factors into their betting odds. Most bookmakers are highly competitive in popular sports like NRL and AFL (4.5-6%), but some bookies have insane soccer margins of up to 15%.
2. Overall User Experience20%
Some betting sites and apps are easy to use, and some just aren’t! User experience and the ability to navigate a site intuitively means you can place your bets quickly. If we have any frustration points during our testing, you will hear about them in our reviews.
3. Withdrawal Speed15%
It’s 2026 – there’s no excuse for withdrawals not to hit your bank account the same day. Same-day withdrawals give a bookmaker a pass mark in this section, while betting sites that process withdrawals within an hour rate the highest, and sites that take longer than two days will be given the lowest rating.
4. Customer Service15%
Customer service is one of those things that you won’t need often, but when you do, it needs to be quick and easy. Our preferred method is live chat (with a real person), but a phone service is also something that we look at for urgent matters. A bookmaker will only be given the highest rating if they offer multiple forms of fast, 24/7 customer support.
5. Unique Features and Promotions15%
Depending on the type of punter you are, you might weight this one heavier. Unique features and promotions can offer more fun and betting value. Most bookmakers offer daily or weekly promotions, but this can be highly personalised so you’ll have to log in to your accounts to see what’s available to you.
6. Range of Betting Markets10%
Aussie punters love a same-game multi, and this is where the range of betting markets on offer really comes into play. Some bookmakers only offer around 40 markets for AFL/NRL matches, while others offer more than 260. The more markets, the more options for your same-game multis!
7. Australian Licencing and RegulationNon-negotiable
For us, licencing and regulation goes without saying. If a bookmaker is not licenced and regulated in Australia, you won’t see it here. By only using Australian licenced and regulated betting sites, it means your winnings are safe. If you have a big win at an offshore bookmaker or casino, chances are that you will never see that money!
Our rankings were last updated in August 2026 by the GoBet team including Daryl Curnow, Dominic Field, Sam Hayes, Ross Cole, Jake Kearnan, Frankie McDonald and Dale Crotty.
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Meet the GoBet Team
After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.
Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.
Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.
Combining his sports coaching career with freelance journalism, Sam Hayes is a sports betting writer for various online publications.
He is looking to develop both his respective coaching and writing careers, whilst incorporating his other huge passion - travelling the world.
Sam currently lives and works in Milan, Italy and playing/following/writing about cricket, football (soccer), tennis, formula 1 and golf continue to take up much of his spare time.
Ross Cole is one of the most prolific mixed martial arts writers in the world.
Having written more than 22,000 MMA news stories for MMA Insight, which he founded in 2009 as a way to channel his passion for the sport of mixed martial arts.
Few people know the UFC and the sport of MMA like Ross, and he has built a solid reputation for being one of the best MMA tipsters in the world.
You can read more of Ross's work at MMAInsight.com.
With more than a decade of experience, few know the NBA like Dale Crotty, who has spent years backing winners for punters across a number of publications and podcasts.
He also specialises in tennis and AFL. More of Dale's tips can be found at Betseeker.com.au.
Frankie McDonald has spent more than a decade working in the Australian wagering industry and is widely regarded for his expertise in AFL, NRL and horse racing tips.
You can find more of his tips at Betseeker.com.au.
A former gambling industry professional of 15+ years, Dominic Field is now a freelance online betting writer.
He’s launched and managed online betting sites and casinos on three continents, for some of the world's leading betting companies.
Dominic quit the corporate gambling world in 2021, returning to his first love - writing about sports betting and horse racing. He’s produced content for international gambling brands like BetMGM, Cardplayer.com, CasinoBeats, First.com, Natural8, Punters Lounge, Betseeker and GoBet.
When he’s not writing betting articles and bookmaker reviews, you’ll find him playing roulette, watching Sheffield United or sitting on a beach in the Philippines.