Betting promos: top Australian bookies for 2026

We can all appreciate that bookmakers, like any brand, ideally like to entice customers in. Promotions, therefore, are seen as key, but there are certain things they cannot offer in 2026.

For punters too, what extras they can get from a bookmaker forms part of their decision-making when choosing who to bet with. Specials and promos are still part of the format in Australia, though no sign-up deals can be offered.

Top bookmakers offered in Australia in June 2026

1. Bet365
2. Dabble
3. Unibet
4. Colossalbet
5. Palmerbet

What’s banned and what’s allowed in Australia?

Free bets and ‘sign-up inducements’ are banned by law in Australia. That ban applies across all territories and states. No legitimate, licenced bookmaker can offer you a sign-up deal. Banned across the country are:

• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Sign-up free bets
• Deposit matches
• Enhanced and boosted odds
• Refunds and cashback deals for losing

None of these can be offered on sign-up. Any free bets Australia-wide are only offered to existing customers. So, there are promotions available for those who are logged into an existing account.

Bonus bets having been banned on sign-up, Aussie-based bookies and gaming companies tend to offer their best betting promos in a different way. These are only allowed to be given to existing customers.

Boosted odds, competitions, insurances, ‘odds drift protectors’, and lots of other products and offers can be given to those logged in. We can given examples, but a full list can only be seen by you, the customer, on a daily basis by visiting the ‘promotions’ pages of your chosen bookies once signed in.

In 2026, legislation may have kicked in and it’s welcomed, but that doesn’t mean all punters are denied bonus bets, odds enhancements, and the like forevermore.

bet365 has become a firm favourite in Australia. The brand is licenced by the Northern Territory Racing Commission.

bet365 betting promos

Once you’ve joined bet365 and logged into your account, you can access a number of daily promos. Promotions can and do change, so our examples are to be used as a guide only. We’ve listed some of the products bet365 offers to Aussie customers.

100% multi bet offer

Punters can often get a 100% multi bet offer for pre-match multi bets of 2 or more selections. Available sports to bet on with the offer include:

• Soccer
• AFL
• NRL
• US sports

bet365 can increase your winnings by a certain percentage, depending on how many bets you place within the multi. The more legs, the more your winning percentage increases.

Bonuses like this are paid into your withdrawable balance. There are usually exclusions, so keep an eye on the T&Cs.

Best odds guaranteed

This is one for the horse racing fans and it should be pretty familiar by now. ‘BOG’ – best odds guaranteed – means getting the best final odds for your horse depending on the SP.

So, if you take the odds, let’s day 3.75, but your horse ultimately goes off at 4.25 and wins, you are paid at the higher price. If the price shrinks, you are paid at the original agreed odds. This usually applies only on the morning of the race and not on bets placed the day before.

BOG also tends to apply for standard win and each-way fixed odds bets.

365 international

Aussie punters will be well versed in horse racing in Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, and Singapore. 365 International is the main betting platform in these regions.

The offer gives punters either the fixed odds they chose at the time of the bet or the last available bet365 price. It works similarly to BOG, therefore.

NRL early payout

Place a pre-match bet on NRL games to win, including in State of Origin matches. bet365 pays the bet out early as a winner if the team you’ve backed goes up by 16 points at any point in the event.

The bet still works for multi-bets and even same-game multis. If one selection in the multi-bet goes up by 16 points, then that leg of the bet is settled as a winner. The other bets keep going as normal.

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Founded as recently as 2020, Dabble is a true Aussie-based bookie and the one that has excelled due to its unique social betting features.

Dabble promos

Once again, Dabble can’t offer bonus bets or any other inducements for new players. Promos and various products are available after login, however. These promos are available on the app which you can download for free for all modern iOS and Android devices.

Copy bet

This is not a promotion as such, but something that definitely needs to be mentioned. If, when using Dabble, you see someone whose bets are doing well or who you would like to follow, then you can simply copy their bets. This only takes one click.

Lots of amateur punters use copy bet. If someone is in the know, why not use their knowledge?

Bonus cash

Once you are an established Dabble member you can use the promotions listed on the app. One of them tends to be ‘bonus cash’, something you can use to place bets.

Bonus cash is something offered as part of a wider promotion. This could come to you for various reasons so check your email as well as the promotions section of Dabble.

If you’re using bonus cash for bets, remember that whatever profit you win is yours, but the stake is not returned.

Other Dabble promos

Other promotion examples from the Dabble app, issued from time to time, include:

• Competitions: Various giveaways and competitions are advertised, with prizes awarded to signed-in members.
• Protest payout: Some promos protect you, such as when there is a protest in racing or when a player injury happens. Dabble often agrees to pay out on the original result.
• Live stream giveaways: More giveaways have been offered in the past, tied specifically to live-streamed events.
• Dabble sign up code: STAR

There are some things to keep in mind when it comes to Dabble promos. Some will be marked as being for eligible customers only, so make sure you fit the criteria before trying to get involved.

Expiry dates are also often attached. Don’t miss out on any bonuses you may qualify for by waiting too long to use them.

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Licenced by the Northern Territory Racing Commission, Unibet is a famous brand that operates in Australia via the Betchoice Corporation.

Unibet promos

As with all other brands, Unibet cannot offer welcome bonuses and free bets to new players. That doesn’t prohibit them from offering various promotions and offers to its already existing and logged in members.

We’re taking a look at what is typically offered by Unibet to Aussie punters, though these can and do change regularly.

Bonus-back and bet-back

The bonus-back and bet-back deals concern the horses you’ve backed finishing second or third. Races used in the promotion tend to be early events on major Saturday and/or Group 1 meetings.

Place your bets as usual. Then, if your horse finishes second or third, you can get your stake back as a bonus bet. The bonus bet can usually be used on other future races.

Price push and boosted odds

Another one for the racing punters. Selected horses in specific races may be subject to odds boosts. This may also be listed as a ‘price push’. Often, this is only for a limited time.

Again, this will usually be on major races and Group 1 events. Any horses with boosted odds will be clearly signalled within the racing section and/or within the ‘promotions’ page.

Best Tote exotics

Unibet makes offers on certain racecards to pay out the best available price dividends on Tote exotics. These may include quinellas, trifectas and ‘quaddies’ among other things.

Weekend and feature race specials

On the biggest horse racing days, Unibet often issues specials. These can include special price markets, bet-backs and other promos for certain carnivals and Group 1’s. Look out for what’s on offer in the promos page.

Injury time insurance

For the soccer fans, injury time insurance has been a popular offer. Losing bets are sometimes refunded up to a certain amount if a goal is scored in injury time that leads to your bet losing.

Bet builder & single match bet boosts

Unibet has been known to offer soccer fans and those of other sports boosted returns for their ‘bet builders’, otherwise known as ‘same game multi bets’.

With this bet, you can put together various individual selections from the same game into one multi bet. This may include a match result, a goal scorer, both teams to score, number of corners etc. After the build is complete, Unibet sometimes boosts this bet to a bigger overall price.

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Colossalbet is Australian owned. That makes the brand very popular, but of course not exempt from the usual rules precluding new customers from getting initial free bet deals and other inducements. There are always promos offered to existing players, however.

Colossalbet promos

Colossalbet tends to cover major events well, such as AFL, NRL, NFL, NBA, cricket tournaments, soccer and horse racing. Within these sports especially but along with many others, promotions are offered to existing, logged in customers.

Bonus cash

Extra betting funds can be earned by Colossalbet punters. Specific promotional criteria must be met. Bonus balances are visible on the account overview page when offered.

Back a winner

Back a winner is a more personalised offer from Colossalbet. Eligible customers are often given a unique bonus code, displayed when logging in. Using this can mean access to various promotions, so check this out daily and keep an eye on your promotional emails.

Price pump and multi pump

Price pump is an odds enhancement offered by Colossalbet. This works on certain fixed-price bets, increasing potential returns. The same thing is offered on certain multi bets, odds on the overall win being boosted. Keep a check on what ‘pumps’ are offered in the promos section of the Colossalbet site or app.

Same game multis

If you like a multi-bet, with or without a price pump, then same-game multis are probably for you. Colossalbet often promotes them. You select various permutations within one game, such as result, scorers, total goals/points, etc., and put them into one multi-bet.

Quaddie insurance

Many horse racing punters love placing a Quaddie. With Colossalbet, some insurance is added into that bet type by way of their regular promotions and offers.

You can receive a refund if the Quaddie you’ve placed is only one leg short of being a winning bet. This is usually given out on selected races only, so look out for eligible events within the horse racing sections.

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Palmerbet is 100% Australian-owned, making it a rarity on the domestic market. It was established in 2013, and the brand became aware quickly of how important promotions and offers are to regular customers.

Here, you can bet on all major sports, including the AFL, NRL, NFL, NBA, horse racing, and major soccer leagues such as the English Premier League.

Palmerbet betting promos

The customer experience can be enhanced at Palmerbet by way of betting promotions and offers. Once again, these are only available after you join and log in. They can and do change regularly. We’ve picked out some of the promos known to be used by Palmerbest.

Race rescue

For the horse racing punters: you can receive a Palmerbet bonus if your horse finishes second or third in selected events. The bonus bet will match the stake you placed, up to a certain amount, for example, a maximum $100 for SA residents.

Terms apply, and details of offers like this can be found in the horse racing section or on the promotions page.

Price push

Your racing odds can be boosted on certain horses. Again, this is available in the racing section along with other promos such as protest payouts and best of the best – guaranteeing the best price between the fixed odds and the official SP.

Punters Club

For soccer fans in particular, there are lots of promos including quick multis and the now popular same game multis. The one we like best however is the Punters Club.

You can join a Punters Club or even create one via Palmerbet. Here, you can start your own group or ‘club’ with friends and like-minded betting people. This will allow some banter about your selections, but also offers exclusive promotions for your club.

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