bet365 Australia Review

bet365 is a UK-based online bookmaker that was founded in 2000 by Denise Coates. It was a pioneering, market-leader back then and it still is today. It’s now estimated to have a market share of between 17 - 20% of the online sports betting market which is an incredible achievement in itself.

After spreading across Europe and into numerous other countries, bet365 finally arrived in Australia in 2011. With a marketing budget the size of a small country, bet365 Australia set about making itself known to punters. Year-on-year, the popularity of bet365 has increased and it’s now firmly classed as one of Australia’s leading online bookmakers. It’s licenced and regulated by Australia’s Northern Territory Government and the betting platform uses Thawte SSL certificates so punters know they are in a safe and secure environment.

Away with the dreaded stewards’ enquiry. bet365 Price Promise pays out on both the original past the post result and the amended result after an enquiry. This applies to all Australia and New Zealand horse and harness races. You also get final field deductions on winnings only - not the stake. This is another punter-friendly offer you can get at bet365.

This is a great feature at bet365 racing. If you aren’t sure about your punt, Each Way Extra gives you the option of adding extra places for your each way bet. If, on the other hand, you’re feeling confident, you can decrease the number of each way places. The odds will be reflected either way. New punters will appreciate this as it can give a little extra protection to your bankroll.

The bet365 betting platform on both desktop and mobile devices is a work of art. The home page menu lists the different forms of racing and various sports while the body of the page is reserved for the featured action. Given the amount of content on this site, navigation is a breeze and it’s also very responsive in terms of page load speed for mobile punters and desktop players.

Having a punt only takes a few clicks. You simply select your race or sport, choose a market and click on the price to add it to your bet slip, then you insert your stake and click ‘Place Bet’.

The bet365 VISA card is no longer available but existing card holders can still use theirs until the card reaches its expiry date. This is a shame as it gives punters instant access to their winnings. From the remaining withdrawal options, e-wallets are the fastest with payouts in less than 24 hours. Credit/Debit cards can take up to 5 days and an old-fashioned paper cheque ranges between 5 and 28 days for delivery.