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The best PointsBet alternatives in Australia

PointsBet pays out fast and answers around the clock, but it has no live streams that we could find, doesn't take PayPal and has an ACMA penalty on its record. These licensed bookmakers do better on those.

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 widest range of markets, live streams, published maximum winnings for every sport and 24/7 support.

  1. 1 bet365 Best overall 9.1 /10
  2. 2 Sportsbet Most-rated app 8.4 /10
  3. 3 betr Deposit and loss limits 8.0 /10

Why look for a PointsBet alternative?

  • Live streams: bet365 streams a range of sports and Sky Racing, and Sportsbet streams NBA, NHL and tennis.
  • PayPal: bet365, Sportsbet, betr and Dabble all take it.
  • A lighter record: the only fine we found against bet365 since 2022 was $13,430 in an NT dispute, and we found no action against betr by its Tasmanian regulator.

The best PointsBet alternatives in Australia

Rank #1

bet365

Best overall

9.1 /10

bet365 has the widest range of markets, live streams, published maximum winnings for every sport and 24/7 support.

Features
SGM (up to 12 legs), SGM+, cash out, live streams, Sky Racing
Max. payout
Per sport, e.g. AFL $500k, NRL $1m; min stake $0.20
Payout speed
1–4 hours
  • The widest range of markets in our ranking, with same-game multis and live streams
  • Maximum winnings published for every sport
  • Chat and phone support around the clock
Bet at bet365 bet365 review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Hillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd
Rank #2

Sportsbet

Most-rated app

8.4 /10

Sportsbet streams NBA, NHL, tennis and Sky Racing and lets you cash out same-game multis on AFL and NBA games.

Features
SGM, SGM cash out (AFL, NBA), cash out, streams, Sky Racing
Max. payout
$1,000,000; min stake $0.01
Payout speed
Within a few hours to fast-payments banks; PayPal up to a day
  • The most-rated betting app in our ranking, with almost 185,000 ratings on iOS
  • Live NBA, NHL and tennis streams and Sky Racing
  • Deposits from $5 by debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID or PayPal
Bet at Sportsbet Sportsbet review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Sportsbet Pty Ltd
Rank #3

betr

Deposit and loss limits

8.0 /10

betr lets you cap your losses as well as your deposits and pays out within hours to fast-payments banks.

Features
SGM (up to 12 legs), multis, margin bets, cash out, Sky Racing
Max. payout
$100,000 ($50,000 on overseas racing); min stake $0.50
Payout speed
Within a few hours to fast-payments banks, weekends too
  • Loss limits as well as deposit limits
  • Withdrawals within a few hours to fast-payments banks, weekends and public holidays included
  • Well-rated apps on both iPhone (4.56) and Android (4.5)
Bet at betr betr review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Betr Entertainment Aus Pty Ltd

When to stick with PointsBet

Stick with PointsBet if fast withdrawals, big same-game multis and support at any hour matter most.

Bet at PointsBet Read our PointsBet review

PointsBet vs the alternatives

PointsBet compared with its best alternatives
#2 PointsBet #1 bet365 #3 Sportsbet #4 betr
SafeBet score 8.6/109.1/108.4/108.0/10
Best for Withdrawals within 30 minutesBest overallMost-rated appDeposit and loss limits
Licence NT Wagering Commission; on ACMA's registerNT Wagering Commission; on ACMA's registerNT Wagering Commission; on ACMA's registerTasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission; on ACMA's register
Sports AFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, MLB, EPL, racing & moreAFL, NRL, cricket, racing & a very wide range of other sportsAFL, NRL, cricket, racing, NBA, NHL, tennis & moreAFL, NRL, cricket, rugby union, basketball, racing & more
Features SGM (2–20 legs), SGM cash out, phone in-play; no streams foundSGM (up to 12 legs), SGM+, cash out, live streams, Sky RacingSGM, SGM cash out (AFL, NBA), cash out, streams, Sky RacingSGM (up to 12 legs), multis, margin bets, cash out, Sky Racing
Max. payout $1,000,000; min stake $1Per sport, e.g. AFL $500k, NRL $1m; min stake $0.20$1,000,000; min stake $0.01$100,000 ($50,000 on overseas racing); min stake $0.50
Payments Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayToDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal, bank transferDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal, BPAYDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal, bank transfer
Payout speed Usually within 30 minutes; up to 24 hours1–4 hoursWithin a few hours to fast-payments banks; PayPal up to a dayWithin a few hours to fast-payments banks, weekends too
Apps iOS 4.56 · Android 3.3iOS 4.65 · Android 4.6iOS 4.62 · Android 3.1iOS 4.56 · Android 4.5
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PointsBet alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to PointsBet?

bet365 for the widest markets and live streams, or betr for loss limits.

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