The Licensed Betting Sites Awards recognise top performers in Australian online betting for 2026. Winners selected from hands-on testing of 62 licensed bookmakers.
How We Select Winners
Winners are selected based on our hands-on testing across seven weighted categories: value and transparency (25%), odds quality (20%), payment speed (15%), market variety (15%), platform quality (10%), live betting (10%), and customer support (5%). Each award category uses the most relevant sub-scores.
All operators were tested with real accounts, real deposits, and real withdrawals by our editorial team. Only licensed Australian bookmakers registered with ACMA are eligible.
Operators on our Not Recommended list are excluded from all award categories. See our full methodology for scoring details.
dabble tops our rankings at 4.8/5.0.
Launched Dec 2025, TAB impressed with a strong debut.
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4.6/5 App Store rating with SGM Tracker, Form Genius AI, and live streaming.
Social-first approach to racing with copy-bet features, Same Race Multis, and fast PayID withdrawals.
70+ sports, competitive margins, and extensive live streaming.
Instant ATM withdrawals via Ladbrokes Card, unique in Australian market.
Industry-leading SGM Tracker, Form Genius AI, and broad coverage across AFL, NRL, and racing.
Elitebet shows Aussie operators compete with global brands.
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dabble provides responsive support across channels.
Awards Summary
| Award | Winner | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Best Betting Site Overall | dabble | 4.8/5.0 |
| Best New Betting Site 2026 | TAB | 4.7/5.0 |
| Best Betting App | Ladbrokes | 4.7/5.0 |
| Best for Racing | dabble | 4.8/5.0 |
| Best for Sport | bet365 | 4.6/5.0 |
| Fastest Withdrawals | Ladbrokes | 4.7/5.0 |
| Best for Same Game Multis | Ladbrokes | 4.7/5.0 |
| Best Australian-Owned | Elitebet | 4.4/5.0 |
| Best Tools and Features | bet365 | 4.6/5.0 |
| Best Customer Support | dabble | 4.8/5.0 |