| Feature |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5.0 | 4.6/5.0 |
| Parent Company | Hillside (Australia New Media) Pty Ltd | PointsBet Holdings Ltd |
| Min Deposit | $5 (cards/Apple Pay); $10 PayID; $50 PayPal | $10 (typical for AU bookies, not explicitly confirmed) |
| Min Bet | $1 typical; regulated minimums apply (e.g., $2k win metro racing) | $0.50 general; higher minimum bet limits apply to late account bets on racing (e.g., $1000+ metro thoroughbred win) (aussportsbetting.com, pointsbet.com.au house rules) |
| Payment Methods | Visa/Mastercard/Debit ($5 min), Apple Pay/Google Pay ($5), P | Debit/credit card, bank transfer (others likely via profile/ |
| Mobile App | Yes | Yes |
| Live Betting | Yes | Yes |
| Same Game Multi | Yes | Yes |
| Year Established | 2012 (AU launch) | 2015 (founded), 2017 (ASX listing) |
| Licence | Northern Territory Racing Commission | Northern Territory Racing Commission |
Verdict
Both bet365 and PointsBet score 4.6/5.0, making this a very close call. Both are licensed Australian operators worth considering, but your choice may depend on which features matter most to you.
What Users Say About bet365
"bet365 is among the largest and most trustworthy sources available globally."
- r/gambling
"Excellent website for sports betting. Very clear and easy to use with decent odds and regular bonus offers. Highly recommended."
- Trustpilot review
What Users Say About PointsBet
"I like PointsBet. Been using more and more over the last year with no issues at all and awesome early cashouts."
- r/sportsbook
"PointsBet suspended my account when I won 18k and tried to withdraw. They accused me of getting third party funding. They swallowed my $18,100 and closed the account permanently. They shouldn't have a"
- Trustpilot review