Centrebet Bookmakers

Centrebet was Australia 's first licensed online bookmaker. They commenced operations in 1992 and offered online betting in 1996. Bonus $250 Bet Here

They were purchased by the SportOdds group in 2003 and are currently listed on the Australian stock exchange, which should provide punters with the assurance of being a trustworthy bookmaker with which to deposit funds.

Sportingbet Group has since purchased Centrebet in 2011.

They offer two attractive new member incentives.

The first of these is an offer of a matching bet token in the event that someone's first single bet is a losing proposition, up to a maximum of $250.

Bonus $250 Bet to new members:

Centrebet is offering all new members an exclusive $250.00 Bonus Bet. To claim your Free Bet:

• Open a new account with Centrebet
• Place your first bet on sports or racing
• Centrebet will automatically give you a Bonus Bet upto the same value as your first bet, up to $250.00
• Sign up today here while it lasts

Other promotions include Turf War, Mobile Betting, Better Odds Than TAB, Pick Your Own Line and more.

Centrebet supports multiple languages and currencies in the event that English and the Australian dollar are not comfortable. Get your Bonus $250 Bet here.

There is no minimum deposit required if the account is funded using bank deposit or credit card (Visa and MasterCard), which is sure to appeal to anyone wanting to test the online wagering waters without accepting a risk of any sort.

Along with credit cards and bank transfers, Centrebet will also accept Moneybookers, Neteller, Paypal, BPAY, Ukash and for anyone looking to get up and running quickly, POLi.

The minimum wager is one dollar, not the lowest of the online bookmakers, but certainly not prohibitive in any sense.

Casual or occasional punters will appreciate the fact that there is no turnover requirement on actual deposits, but activity amounting to 2x any bonus bet tokens obtained from winning wagers is required. Also, the dormant accounts fees are rather generous. One bet per year will avoid these entirely.

Centrebet will accept applications for credit facilities on a case by case basis, but be aware that borrowing money to gamble is probably not a wise choice.

There is a mobile version of the wagering platform available for anyone who objects to being in front of a computer, but it is probably best to think of this as an accessory rather than a stand-alone solution.

Centrebet offers one of the best margins of all online bookmakers and offers so many ways to bet on racing that anyone who can't find something to their liking is simply not trying. The site offers racing for Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Great Britain and South Africa, along with a week's worth of results and an excellent form guide.

The website colour scheme takes a little getting used to, but there are extensive tutorials. It takes about six mouse clicks to place a bet.

Centrebet is reputable and reliable. Highly competitive odds and vast betting selection would make it a viable choice for punters of every level. They do have a maximum weekly payout of $250,000 per week, but when that becomes a problem, you'll be pretty happy on enough fronts that it won't present too much of a bother.