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The best InfoMarket alternatives in Australia

InfoMarket looks like a prediction market, but every trade is a bet with Bet Right, and we couldn't check its payments or support. These licensed options are longer established and published more of what we needed to check.

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Best Bet Right alternatives

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The best Bet Right alternative for most people in Australia is Betfair. Betfair is Australia's only licensed betting exchange, the closest thing to a prediction market the law allows: you back or lay at prices other punters set, for a commission on net winnings.

  1. 1 Betfair Closest to a prediction market 8.5 /10
  2. 2 bet365 Most detailed election markets 8.5 /10
  3. 3 PointsBet Quick withdrawals 7.8 /10

Why look for a Bet Right alternative?

  • A real market between punters: on the Betfair exchange you back or lay at prices other punters set, for a published commission.
  • Detailed election markets: bet365 publishes rules for seat totals, vote share and a hung parliament.
  • Published payments and support: PointsBet pays most withdrawals within 30 minutes and answers 24/7.

The best Bet Right alternatives in Australia

Rank #1

Betfair

Closest to a prediction market

8.5 /10

Betfair is Australia's only licensed betting exchange, the closest thing to a prediction market the law allows: you back or lay at prices other punters set, for a commission on net winnings.

Type
Betting exchange: back or lay against other punters
Event markets
Elections and politics, awards, sport and racing
Commission or margin
Commission on net winnings: 6% on sport (politics rate not published)
  • The only licensed betting exchange in Australia: you bet against other punters, at prices they set
  • A published commission on net winnings instead of a built-in margin, and nothing to pay on a market you lose
  • Deep politics markets, from US election winners to state races and electoral college handicaps
Visit Betfair Betfair review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Betfair Pty Ltd
Rank #2

bet365

Most detailed election markets

8.5 /10

bet365 has the most detailed Australian election rules we found, withdrawals quoted at 1 to 4 hours and 24/7 chat and phone support.

Type
Bookmaker (fixed odds)
Event markets
Australian, UK and US elections; Eurovision, weather and TV specials
Commission or margin
Margin built into the odds (not published)
  • The most detailed Australian election rules we found, from seat totals to a hung parliament
  • Specials beyond politics: Eurovision, weather and reality TV
  • Chat and phone support 24 hours a day
Visit bet365 bet365 review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Hillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd
Rank #3

PointsBet

Quick withdrawals

7.8 /10

PointsBet publishes politics and novelty rules, pays most withdrawals within 30 minutes and answers 24/7.

Type
Bookmaker (fixed odds)
Event markets
Elections, US and UK/European politics, entertainment and novelty
Commission or margin
Margin built into the odds (not published)
  • Most withdrawals reach your bank within 30 minutes
  • Published rules for elections, politics, entertainment and novelty markets
  • Support by chat and phone 24 hours a day
Visit PointsBet PointsBet review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Pointsbet Australia Pty Ltd

Why Polymarket isn't an alternative

Polymarket holds no Australian licence, ACMA has put polymarket.com on its list of blocked illegal gambling websites, and Polymarket itself lists Australia among the countries it restricts. See is Polymarket legal in Australia?

When to stick with Bet Right

Stick with InfoMarket if you like prices shown as probabilities and the option to sell a position before the result, and don't mind that every trade is a bet with Bet Right.

Bet Right vs the alternatives

Bet Right compared with its best alternatives
#5 Bet Right #1 Betfair #2 bet365 #3 PointsBet
SafeBet score 7.2/108.5/108.5/107.8/10
Best for Yes/no prices in centsClosest to a prediction marketMost detailed election marketsQuick withdrawals
Licence IRPSX Pty Ltd (Bet Right), NTBetfair Pty Ltd, NT betting exchange licenceHillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd, NTPointsbet Australia Pty Ltd, NT
Type Bookmaker with exchange-style yes/no prices (InfoMarket)Betting exchange: back or lay against other puntersBookmaker (fixed odds)Bookmaker (fixed odds)
Event markets Sport, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices, politics where approvedElections and politics, awards, sport and racingAustralian, UK and US elections; Eurovision, weather and TV specialsElections, US and UK/European politics, entertainment and novelty
Commission or margin Prices in cents (1c–99c), margin included (not published)Commission on net winnings: 6% on sport (politics rate not published)Margin built into the odds (not published)Margin built into the odds (not published)
Payments Not verified (its sites blocked us)Debit card ($10), PayPal ($15), Osko/PayID ($30)Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay ($5), PayID, PayPal; withdrawals 1–4 hoursDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayTo ($5); withdrawals usually within 30 min
Apps iOS 4.7 · Android 4.7 (Bet Right app)iOS 4.5 · Android 4.2iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6iOS 4.6 · Android 3.3
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Bet Right alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to InfoMarket in Australia?

The Betfair exchange, where you trade against other punters, or bet365 for detailed election markets.

Compare the 5 best event betting sites in Australia Ranked on regulation, fees, features and payouts · Betfair, bet365, PointsBet and more See the ranking

The facts on this page come from our full reviews, which list their sources: Betfair, bet365, PointsBet and Bet Right.