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The best PointsBet alternatives for betting on events in Australia

PointsBet pays out fast and answers around the clock, but it paid a $500,800 ACMA penalty in 2025 and you bet at its odds. These licensed options have deeper election markets or let you set your own price.

By SafeBet.ai Research Team Updated 1 min read

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Best PointsBet alternatives

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The best PointsBet alternative for most people in Australia is bet365. bet365 has the most detailed Australian election rules we found, withdrawals quoted at 1 to 4 hours and 24/7 chat and phone support.

  1. 1 bet365 Most detailed election markets 8.5 /10
  2. 2 Betfair Closest to a prediction market 8.5 /10
  3. 3 Sportsbet Most-rated app 7.6 /10

Why look for a PointsBet alternative?

  • Deeper Australian election markets: bet365 publishes rules for seat totals, vote share and a hung parliament.
  • Your own price: the Betfair exchange lets you back or lay against other punters for a published commission.
  • A better-rated Android app: bet365 is rated 4.6 on Google Play.

The best PointsBet alternatives in Australia

Rank #1

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 #2

Betfair

Closest to a prediction market

8.5 /10

Betfair is Australia's only licensed betting exchange: 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 #3

Sportsbet

Most-rated app

7.6 /10

Sportsbet publishes full rules for elections and Australian, UK and US politics, and its iOS app has the most ratings in our ranking.

Type
Bookmaker (fixed odds)
Event markets
Elections, Australian, UK and US politics, novelty and awards
Commission or margin
Margin built into the odds (not published)
  • Full published rules for elections and Australian, UK and US politics
  • Novelty markets from awards and entertainment to the weather
  • Its iOS app has the most ratings in our ranking: 4.62 from 184,991
Visit Sportsbet Sportsbet review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Sportsbet Pty Ltd

When to stick with PointsBet

Stick with PointsBet if fast withdrawals and round-the-clock support matter most, and you're happy betting at a bookmaker's odds.

Visit PointsBet Read our PointsBet review

PointsBet vs the alternatives

PointsBet compared with its best alternatives
#3 PointsBet #2 bet365 #1 Betfair #4 Sportsbet
SafeBet score 7.8/108.5/108.5/107.6/10
Best for Quick withdrawalsMost detailed election marketsClosest to a prediction marketMost-rated app
Licence Pointsbet Australia Pty Ltd, NTHillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd, NTBetfair Pty Ltd, NT betting exchange licenceSportsbet Pty Ltd, NT
Type Bookmaker (fixed odds)Bookmaker (fixed odds)Betting exchange: back or lay against other puntersBookmaker (fixed odds)
Event markets Elections, US and UK/European politics, entertainment and noveltyAustralian, UK and US elections; Eurovision, weather and TV specialsElections and politics, awards, sport and racingElections, Australian, UK and US politics, novelty and awards
Commission or margin Margin built into the odds (not published)Margin built into the odds (not published)Commission on net winnings: 6% on sport (politics rate not published)Margin built into the odds (not published)
Payments Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayTo ($5); withdrawals usually within 30 minDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay ($5), PayID, PayPal; withdrawals 1–4 hoursDebit card ($10), PayPal ($15), Osko/PayID ($30)Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal ($5), BPAY
Apps iOS 4.6 · Android 3.3iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6iOS 4.5 · Android 4.2iOS 4.6 · Android 3.1
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PointsBet alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to PointsBet for election betting?

bet365 for detailed Australian election markets, or the Betfair exchange to set your own price.

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: bet365, Betfair, Sportsbet and PointsBet.