Sports Betting in Australia

The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 permits licensed sports wagering. Major licensed operators include Bet365, TAB (Tabcorp), Sportsbet, Ladbrokes, Neds, Pointsbet, and BlueBet. All must hold a state or territory licence. Live in-play betting online is illegal but phone betting is permitted.

Betting winnings are not taxed for recreational punters in Australia. However, professional gamblers who derive their primary income from betting may be subject to income tax. Check with the ATO if you are a high-volume bettor.

Sportsbet and TAB offer the widest AFL and NRL markets including player props, line betting, and same-game multis. Pointsbet pioneered points betting — a unique Australian format where your winnings scale with how right you are. Bet365 provides the best odds on international markets.

Yes. All licensed Australian bookmakers will cover FIFA World Cup 2026 extensively. Expect match winner, tournament winner, top scorer, and same-game multi markets for every game. Australia (the Socceroos) are expected to qualify — their group-stage matches will be high-volume betting events for Australians.

"Best tote" guarantees you the highest dividend returned across the major Australian totes (NSW TAB, VIC TAB, SA TAB). It is distinct from Fixed Odds and is mainly available at TAB and Sportsbet. For sports betting, the equivalent is the best-odds guarantees offered by some bookmakers on major events.