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The best Sportsbet alternatives for betting on events in Australia

Sportsbet's election and novelty rules are thorough, but its regulatory record is the heaviest of our five and its chat isn't 24/7. These licensed options have lighter records or round-the-clock help.

By SafeBet.ai Research Team Updated 1 min read

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Best Sportsbet alternatives

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

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

Why look for a Sportsbet alternative?

  • A lighter record: bet365's only recent NT fine was $13,430, and Betfair's two 2024 fines totalled $48,348.
  • Support around the clock: bet365 and PointsBet answer by chat and phone 24/7.
  • Your own price: the Betfair exchange lets you back or lay against other punters.

The best Sportsbet alternatives in Australia

Rank #1

bet365

Most detailed election markets

8.5 /10

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

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

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

When to stick with Sportsbet

Stick with Sportsbet if you want broad election and novelty markets in Australia's most-rated betting app, and its record doesn't put you off.

Visit Sportsbet Read our Sportsbet review

Sportsbet vs the alternatives

Sportsbet compared with its best alternatives
#4 Sportsbet #2 bet365 #1 Betfair #3 PointsBet
SafeBet score 7.6/108.5/108.5/107.8/10
Best for Most-rated appMost detailed election marketsClosest to a prediction marketQuick withdrawals
Licence Sportsbet Pty Ltd, NTHillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd, NTBetfair Pty Ltd, NT betting exchange licencePointsbet Australia Pty Ltd, NT
Type Bookmaker (fixed odds)Bookmaker (fixed odds)Betting exchange: back or lay against other puntersBookmaker (fixed odds)
Event markets Elections, Australian, UK and US politics, novelty and awardsAustralian, UK and US elections; Eurovision, weather and TV specialsElections and politics, awards, sport and racingElections, US and UK/European politics, entertainment and novelty
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, PayPal ($5), BPAYDebit 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, PayTo ($5); withdrawals usually within 30 min
Apps iOS 4.6 · Android 3.1iOS 4.7 · Android 4.6iOS 4.5 · Android 4.2iOS 4.6 · Android 3.3
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Sportsbet alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to Sportsbet for election betting?

bet365 for detailed election markets and 24/7 support, 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, PointsBet and Sportsbet.