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The best Sportsbet alternatives in Australia

Sportsbet has the most complete product and the most-rated app in our ranking, but also the heaviest record of our top three and a chat that closes overnight. These licensed bookmakers do better on those.

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 matches Sportsbet's range, publishes its maximum winnings for every sport and answers 24/7, with a much lighter record.

  1. 1 bet365 Best overall 9.1 /10
  2. 2 PointsBet Withdrawals within 30 minutes 8.6 /10
  3. 3 betr Deposit and loss limits 8.0 /10

Why look for a Sportsbet alternative?

  • A lighter record: the only fine we found against bet365 since 2022 was $13,430, and we found no action against betr by its Tasmanian regulator.
  • Support at any hour: bet365 and PointsBet answer by chat and phone 24/7.
  • Faster withdrawals: PointsBet says most arrive within 30 minutes.

The best Sportsbet alternatives in Australia

Rank #1

bet365

Best overall

9.1 /10

bet365 matches Sportsbet's range, publishes its maximum winnings for every sport and answers 24/7, with a much lighter record.

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

PointsBet

Withdrawals within 30 minutes

8.6 /10

PointsBet pays most withdrawals within 30 minutes, allows same-game multis of up to 20 legs and answers 24/7.

Features
SGM (2–20 legs), SGM cash out, phone in-play; no streams found
Max. payout
$1,000,000; min stake $1
Payout speed
Usually within 30 minutes; up to 24 hours
  • Most withdrawals within 30 minutes, and deposits by PayID and PayTo within a minute
  • Same-game multis of 2 to 20 legs, most of which can be cashed out
  • A published $1 million maximum win
Bet at PointsBet PointsBet review 18+ · Advertising · On ACMA’s register · Operator: Pointsbet Australia Pty Ltd
Rank #3

betr

Deposit and loss limits

8.0 /10

betr has well-rated apps, Sky Racing and deposit and loss limits, and we found no action against it by its Tasmanian regulator.

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 Sportsbet

Stick with Sportsbet if you want the most complete product, live sport streams and the most-rated app in our ranking.

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Sportsbet vs the alternatives

Sportsbet compared with its best alternatives
#3 Sportsbet #1 bet365 #2 PointsBet #4 betr
SafeBet score 8.4/109.1/108.6/108.0/10
Best for Most-rated appBest overallWithdrawals within 30 minutesDeposit 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, cricket, racing, NBA, NHL, tennis & moreAFL, NRL, cricket, racing & a very wide range of other sportsAFL, NRL, NBA, NFL, MLB, EPL, racing & moreAFL, NRL, cricket, rugby union, basketball, racing & more
Features SGM, SGM cash out (AFL, NBA), cash out, streams, Sky RacingSGM (up to 12 legs), SGM+, cash out, live streams, Sky RacingSGM (2–20 legs), SGM cash out, phone in-play; no streams foundSGM (up to 12 legs), multis, margin bets, cash out, Sky Racing
Max. payout $1,000,000; min stake $0.01Per sport, e.g. AFL $500k, NRL $1m; min stake $0.20$1,000,000; min stake $1$100,000 ($50,000 on overseas racing); min stake $0.50
Payments Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal, BPAYDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal, bank transferDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayToDebit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayID, PayPal, bank transfer
Payout speed Within a few hours to fast-payments banks; PayPal up to a day1–4 hoursUsually within 30 minutes; up to 24 hoursWithin a few hours to fast-payments banks, weekends too
Apps iOS 4.62 · Android 3.1iOS 4.65 · Android 4.6iOS 4.56 · Android 3.3iOS 4.56 · Android 4.5
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Sportsbet alternatives FAQ

What is the best alternative to Sportsbet?

bet365 for a similar range with a lighter record and 24/7 support, or PointsBet for faster withdrawals.

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