Betting in Queensland

Andrew Whitlam

Editor | Updated April 2026

Gambling Regulator

Online betting in Queensland is regulated by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR). All bookmakers must hold valid Australian licences and be registered with ACMA.

Standard federal IGA rules. Strong focus on racing.

Queensland punters live for State of Origin. The annual three-match series between Queensland and New South Wales is the pinnacle of rugby league, and it generates the largest single-event betting markets in Australian sport outside of the Melbourne Cup. With three NRL teams spread from Brisbane to Townsville, plus the growing AFL presence of the Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns, Queensland punters have no shortage of local teams to follow and wager on throughout the season.

Racing is deeply embedded in Queensland culture. The Brisbane Racing Club hosts the winter carnival at Eagle Farm and Doomben, headlined by the Stradbroke Handicap and the J.J. Atkins Stakes. The Gold Coast Turf Club and Toowoomba's Clifford Park also draw strong fields and betting turnover. Regional racing across Far North Queensland keeps the tote ticking year-round, with Cairns and Townsville meetings offering punters unique market opportunities that can fly under the radar of the major bookmakers.

Queensland's tropical climate makes it a natural fit for outdoor sports, and this is reflected in the wagering markets. Beach racing events, regional rodeos (while not widely bet on), and a passionate interest in cricket, particularly around the Gabba Test match each summer, add variety to the betting landscape. The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation oversees all gambling activity in the state, and Queensland follows the standard federal Interactive Gambling Act framework. Punters should also note that the state government has actively pursued revenue through a point-of-consumption tax on wagering providers.

Top 10 Bookmakers in QLD

All 62 licensed Australian bookmakers are available to punters in Queensland. Here are our top 10:

#	Bookmaker	Rating	Links
1	Ladbrokes	4.7/5.0	Review Code
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2	Neds	4.5/5.0	Review Code
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3	bet365	4.6/5.0	Review Code
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4	betr	3.9/5.0	Review Code
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5	Unibet	4.2/5.0	Review
18+ only. T&Cs apply. What are you really gambling with? Call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.
6	dabble	4.8/5.0	Review Code
18+. T&Cs apply. Bet as normal with & also be part of Australia's betting community where you can follow punters and sports stars, copy their bets, have banter with your mates & watch Sky Racing channels. 18+. T&Cs apply. What are you prepared to lose today? Set a deposit limit.
7	betfair	3.5/5.0	Review
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8	Elitebet	4.4/5.0	Review Code
18+. T&Cs apply
9	Picklebet	4.3/5.0	Review Code
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10	Tradiebet	4.3/5.0	Review Code
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