Bookmaker.com.au Review

Bookmaker.com.au joins Betstar.com.au as another online Australian racing and sports betting site which is owned by the mighty Ladbrokes and Entain. So, is it worth signing up here or are there better options open to you? Our comprehensive bookmaker.com.au review will let you know.

Well-known Brisbane bookmaker, Dean Shannon founded bookmaker.com.au in February 2012. It made such an impressive entry that 18 months later it was bought by Ladbrokes Digital Australia. 

Instead of merging sites like other operators often do, Ladbrokes has chosen to continue to run each of its three Australian brands: bookmaker.com.au, Betstar and Ladbrokes Australia independently from one another. Bookmaker.com.au has benefitted from the vast resources Ladbrokes has at its disposal by expanding the number of markets it offers punters, providing live streaming and introducing a number of punter-favourite promos.

The site is licenced and regulated by the Northern Territory Government and is secured with 2048-bit SSL encryption to provide a safe and fair place to punt online.

You can sign up using our exclusive Bookmaker.com.au code BLACKBOOK.

Australians are fanatical about their racing, so all online (and offline) bookmakers need to offer a top-notch service otherwise punters will go somewhere else. Bookmaker.com.au delivers a stellar amount of racing with all horse, harness and greyhound races in Australia and New Zealand covered in great detail. There is also a wide array of international meetings from the UK, Ireland, France, the USA and South Africa.

In addition to the present day’s races, bookmaker.com.au gives punters race cards for the next three days, so you can plan in advance what punts you want to make. Special attention is also given to the ‘Racing Futures’ markets. This is where you go to get a nice big early price on runners in legendary Australian races such as the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate, Turnbull Stakes, Golden Slipper Stakes and the world’s richest race - The Everest. 

There are the regular betting markets, including: fixed price odds on win and place, best Tote and top Fluc, plus you have a number of exotics like Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta and First Four. An ongoing racing feature offered by bookmaker.com.au is Protest Payouts which avoids the pain of your first past the post selection being demoted after a stewards’ enquiry.

Other Sports

There are plenty of other sporting markets to delve into when you join this sportsbook. A wide range of Soccer matches can be bet on, from domestic A-League action, to the Premier League and the MLS.

Users can bet on Cricket, AFL, Rugby League and Union, as well as Boxing, UFC and popular American sports like Basketball anbd Baseball.

Live telephone betting is available 24/7 at bookmaker.com.au. There is a good variety of sports and events ranging from local AFL and NRL matches to international soccer, tennis, MLB, NFL and more. 

Market depth is a little weak in places compared to the competition. For instance, MLB games have around 25 live betting markets at Bookmaker, yet bet365 offered more than 50. Overall, it’s acceptable and there is enough action to find a decent punt but more is always welcome.

Bookmaker.com.au has continued to grow under Ladbrokes’ stewardship. It now offers an even more complete racing and sports betting package than it did before being taken over. 

Bookmaker.com.au has plenty of sporting action from home soil and around the world. The site offers quick links to the most popular sports markets such as AFL, NRL, EPL and NFL matches. There’s an easy-to-use A-Z menu that lists each category so finding what game you want is simple. The main body of the sports page (on a desktop) gives details of the sports which currently have markets open.

Market depth is an area in which bookmaker.com.au has strengthen since being owned by Ladbrokes. AFL games boast 175 markets for punters to bet on. NRL is also covered in great depth too, and there are plenty of match day specials offered on these games for punters to look out for.

Bookmaker.com.au also performs well on the international sporting action front. EPL soccer matches have 150+ markets, NFL offers 80+ markets, MLB has 50+, and US Open Singles offer 35+. Yet, it’s not just the big events which are well served. We found Brazilian Serie B games with 75+ markets and WNBA matches with 40+. There are still a few weak areas but overall, the market depth here is above average.

After assessing the odds that punters get at bookmaker.com.au, it’s fair to say that they are very competitive with others in the industry. If you are new to online betting, it is worth taking a moment to compare a few bookies based on the racing and sports that you’ll likely bet on. Some bookies are stronger than others in certain markets, so you can find extra value simply by doing a bit of research.

Bookmaker.com.au is one of several online bookmakers in Australia that offers punters instant access to their winnings via a self-branded, prepaid VISA card. The Bookmaker Card is available to customers with a verified account. Once applied for, it takes 7 - 10 to arrive. You can then withdraw your winnings seconds after your bets have been settled from any VISA ATM.

The card also features PayWave technology for fast, safe, contactless payments, plus it can be used at millions of EFTPOS terminals in Australia and overseas and online wherever you see the VISA logo.

If you’re not convinced by a favourite but can’t pick a clear winner from the other runners, then Favourite Vs Field is the punt for you. It’s available on local and international thoroughbred, harness and greyhound races. As the name suggests, you either back the favourite or the rest of the field. It’s a multi bet with at least two selections required for you to get in one the action. 

Pushed for time but want to get your multi bet placed? Bookmaker.com.au provides a quick MultiMaker tool for punters using its mobile app. When you launch this feature, a slider menu displays all the sports, then there are several main markets such as H2H, margin and line followed by the list of matches for you to make your selections. The benefit of this tool is that you don’t have to search through each sport single handedly as all the necessary bets are pre-loaded for you - making the whole process quick and easy.

The platform used at bookmaker.com.au is the same as Ladbrokes Australia and Betstar, with the only difference being the colour scheme. The simple design makes it a pleasure to use on both desktop and mobile devices. The quick links and main menus take you directly to the racing and sports pages of your choice. There are limited images and other graphics which make it fast and responsive - something which is essential for punting online. 

Placing a bet is simplified with the Quick Bet feature. Punters click their selection, choose a predetermined stake and place the bet. This is offered on the mobile platform too, so it’s never been faster to have a punt while on the move. The site is secured with 2048-bit SSL encryption, banking is hassle-free and there’s a contact form if you have any questions for customer support.

Android and Apple users have the option of downloading the native bookmaker.com.au mobile app. With the app punters get the MultiMaker tool to help build sports multis faster. The interface is clean which makes navigating to the exact sport and market you want quick and easy. For racing punters, it offers exactly the same bet types as the main platform, plus all the stats and form guides are available to help you punting. The app also provides a Quick Bet feature and live streaming of racing and sports action.

Keeping on the edge of technological developments, bookmaker.com.au has released a betting app for the Apple Watch. Now you never miss a punt again!

All of the common payment methods Australian punters are familiar with can be found at bookmaker.com.au, so you shouldn’t have any concerns when it comes to funding your account. These are the depositing methods:

With the Bookmaker Card, payouts are instant through an ATM, so this is our recommended method of withdrawing. You can also request a bank transfer which normally takes around 2 working days. 

Bookmaker.com.au offers a rather simple FAQ section which may help you out. If not, customer service is on hand through these methods...

Email: There is a built-in contact form on the website, or you can send a direct email to: support@bookmaker.com.au.

Telephone: this service is operational from 08:00 to 23:00 (QLD time) 7 days a week and the number to call is: 1300-123-888.