Creating Betting Accounts in Australia | 2024 Guide

Creating a new sports betting account has never been easier! It takes a couple of clicks and you’re all signed up. While the process might be easy, if you’ve never done it before, there are still some things you should know. We go through the key pieces of information here.

When it comes to opening a new sports betting account, bookies will always try to make the process as quick and easy as possible. In total, the process of opening a betting account should only take a handful of minutes.

Step 1 - Choose Your Bookie

The first thing you need to decide on is which bookie you want to bet with! We have a full list of all betting sites if you haven’t made up your mind yet. Keep in mind that you can open multiple betting accounts.

There are plenty of small betting sites out there as well if you want to try something new. Each bookie will have a slightly different offering, so it’s a good idea to read reviews on all the top bookies, so you can easily choose which one is best for you.

Step 2 - Create Your Account

Once you’ve nailed down the bookie you want to sign up with, the next step is to create your account. When you are on the betting site, click the “Join Now” or “Sign Up” button, which is usually located in the top right corner. 

You will then be directed to enter your personal information, including name, date of birth, address, email, etc. After you’ve added all your information you can create your account. Remember you’ll have to confirm your account via email and then verify your account so you can withdraw winnings.

Step 3 - Deposit Your Funds

After your sports betting account has been confirmed, it’s time to deposit funds into your account! All the best betting apps and sites will have a range of payment options available, including: Debit Card, PayPal, ApplePay, Bank Transfers and more.

Depositing funds into your account should be instant. When creating a new account, you may also be prompted by the betting site to set a deposit limit. This is a new responsible gambling feature that is being offered and it is recommended you set a deposit limit on all your betting accounts.

Step 4 - Place Your Bets

Your account is funded, so now it’s time to get betting. Most of the top bookies in Australia will offer markets on a wide range of sports. You’ll find NRL betting sites to esports betting sites and everything in between, so no matter what tickles your fancy, you’ll be able to place some bets.

The process of placing your bet is quite simple and it’s similar across all the best bookies in the country. Choose the event you wish to bet on, then the specific market from the options available. After this, click the market and it will be added into your bet slip. From there, you can then choose your stake and confirm your bet.

Step 5 - Withdraw Your Winnings

It’s so much more fun to withdraw money then compared to depositing money and if you backed a winner, you’ll be able to withdraw (as long as your account has been verified - we will talk about this more later on this page). On the betting site, you’ll see an option to withdraw funds.

After you click this button, you’ll be prompted to select how much you would like to withdraw and the withdrawal method. The time it takes for the funds to hit your desired account will depend on the payment method used. You’ll find there are usually fewer withdrawal methods available compared to deposit methods. 

All bookies, like PlayUp, try to make the process of opening a sports betting account as easy as possible. We’ve gone through the process of creating an account with PlayUp before, so we thought we’d provide an example using them to show exactly how it works.

Step 1 - Go To PlayUp’s Site

Head on over to PlayUp’s website. It is a bit easier to sign up for a new bookie through their desktop website than compared to their app or mobile website, so if you can use a desktop, that is ideal!

Step 2 - Click “Join” Button

Once you’ve landed on their website, you’ll notice the nice slick design. Look for the white “Join” button, which is located in the top right-hand side corner. Once you’ve joined PlayUp, you can then use the “Login” button, which is located next to the “Join” button.

Step 3 - Enter Details

After you’ve clicked on the button, a pop-up will appear on your screen and you will be asked to fill in all the pieces of information. You’ll be asked to profile things like a username, email address, password, name, address, mobile, date of birth and more. Remember, these details must match your ID.

Step 4 - Click “Create Account” Button

When all this is completed, click the black “Create Account” button located at the bottom of the pop-up. After this has been completed you will get an email to confirm your account. When your account is confirmed you can begin depositing and placing bets, but remember to ensure your account is also verified because you won’t be able to withdraw winnings until this happens.

After you’ve opened your betting account, you’ll have a wide range of racing and sports that you can bet on. You can choose to stick with the sports you know and love, or you can try something new, it’s totally up to you. 

We will go through all the main racing and sports to provide more information on them in this section. Check below to see the many racing and sports along with the best betting account to open:

Not only are you required to confirm your account through email, you need to verify your details as well. Once your betting account is confirmed via email, you are free to deposit funds and place bets as you wish for 14 days. However, you will need to ensure your new betting account is verified if you would like to withdraw any winnings.

Australian regulation is in place to ensure betting sites confirm that you are who you say you are when signing up for a new betting account. From the time you create a betting account in Australia, you have 14 days to validate your account. If you don’t verify your account in the two weeks allotted, you’ll still have access but your account will be restricted.

You will need to verify your account to lift the restrictions, so you can continue placing bets. There are two verification methods for all new betting accounts; automatic and manual. We go through these two methods below:

1. Automatic - When you sign up, the betting site will attempt to automatically verify your account using the information you provided. If this fails and verification fails, you’ll need to manually verify your account.

2. Manual - You’ll know if the automatic verification process failed because there will be a button that says “Verify Account” when you visit your “My Account” section. Once you’ve clicked the “Verify Account” button, you’ll be directed to input an identification source, like your driver’s licence or passport, for example.

   Enter the information required and submit your details. This process doesn’t take too long, only a couple of days usually and customer support will reach out if they need any other pieces of information from you. It is a good idea to ensure your account is verified as soon as possible, to avoid having your account restricted after 14 days. 

There is so much to cover in the world of creating yourself a betting account and we’ve tried to provide as much information as possible. Some things do slip through the cracks though, so if you’re looking for more information, check out our FAQs below: