Corporate Overview
| Parent Company | Betfair Australasia Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Hobart, TAS |
| Founded | 2005 (AU launch) |
| Ownership | 100% owned by Crown Resorts (which is majority owned by Blackstone) |
| Global Parent | Crown Resorts / Blackstone |
Licence & Regulation
betfair is licensed by the Tasmanian Gaming Commission. All Australian-licensed operators must be registered with ACMA under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
Key Events
- Launched in Australia 2005
- Licensed Betfair exchange from Flutter-owned parent
- 100% owned by Crown Resorts
- Partnered with BetMakers to revive CrownBet brand (2026)
- Australia's only betting exchange
- Winners are welcome - no account restrictions
Sister Brands
- CrownBet (reviving 2026)
Regulatory Record
Clean regulatory record in Australia. Operates under Tasmanian licence.
Notes
Australia's only betting exchange. Unique position - doesn't ban winning customers.