Selecting the Right Sportsbook

What we have found is that the biggest name sportsbooks have the most resources and therefore the best customer services and will pay you much quicker than some of the lesser known ones. However, they also tend to have worse odds than other sportsbooks.

We highly recommend Australian sportsbooks. Australian sportsbooks are regulated by the Government - not an arbitrary body - so they are much safer to bet with than anywhere else in the world. On top of that, you will typically make more money with Australian sportsbooks since they offer much better odds than their European counterparts.

If you want one sportsbook for all your betting, then don't go past Australian sportsbooks. You will be surprised how convenient it is to deposit and withdraw money from them, without paying excessive handling fees. You can then take comfort in the fact your accounts are held in complete safety and you are getting better value odds for your bets.

Australian Sportsbooks

	Sportsbet Australia in the NT offer excellent odds, and many bonuses and promotions to help you get more from your betting dollar. This organisation has become first rate since changing management in late 2003.
	We also recommend CanBet from the ACT. CanBet have exceptionally good odds (very often the best). They have a fast, user-friendly website and cover a lot of sports locally and around the globe. Best of all is the 25% rebate on your horse racing losses.
	If you're looking for a wide range of sports and markets to bet on, look no further than Sportingbet Australia in the NT. Their odds are right up there with the best, and they offer many promotions and games to help you enjoy your sports betting experience. Customer service is also impressive.
	BetFair is the world's biggest betting company with over 2 million members around the world. By betting with Betfair you will get on average 20% better odds. Join the Betfair betting community.

Recommended European Sportsbooks

	Our favourite is Bet365 who offer a great range of markets on a fantastic range of sports.. Bet365 is a division of bet365 Group Limited, a leading UK licensed gaming group since 1974. Customers enjoy the widest range of betting opportunities, 10% sign-up bonus, exclusive contests and a variety of payment options. Customer service is offered 24hrs/day, and they also have a casino, games, and poker room. Bet365 gets our recommendation as the best all-round place to bet online.
	PartyBets are one of the biggest names in the betting industry, and their Sportsbook is testament to that fact. They have a brilliant array of betting markets for all sports and also offer live betting.
	Big name sportsbook Ladbrokes is also a safe bet. They have a fantastic range of markets for soccer as well as a plethora of games and contests and a casino. Betting with Ladbrokes also gives you the thrill of betting with the best known sportsbook in the world!
	BlueSQ are also a great sportsbook to have an account with because of their diverse odds. One of the leading brands in the UK, they offer a great range of sports and markets to bet on.
	Victor Chandler are also a good place to choose to bet. Their margins are typical for European sportsbooks, however we have found that their odds are often very different to other sportsbooks. This opens up more opportunities to get better odds for your bet. Victor Chandler also have good promotions and will give you 50% cashback on your first bet.
	BetFair is the world's biggest betting company with over 2 million members around the world. By betting with Betfair you will get on average 20% better odds. Join the Betfair betting community.

Offshore Sportsbooks

	Bodog is a genuine leader in Internet entertainment, with not only a fantastic sportsbook but other popular betting options such as racing, casino and poker. Betting with Bodog comes very highly recommended by Sportspunter.
For the absolute very best value in odds we recommend Pinnacle Sports. Pinnacle now have extensive coverage of many sports and markets over the world. Their customer service is of the highest quality, but is only accessible through email.