Sportsbet Review
Sportsbet is Australia's biggest online bookmaker and its tennis book shows the scale behind that reputation, with markets running from Grand Slam finals down to obscure Challenger and ITF matches. The site is built around fast, high-volume betting rather than flashy extras, which suits punters who just want good prices and a quick bet slip. During the Australian Open in particular, tennis becomes one of the busiest sections on the entire platform.
- ✓ Extensive tennis coverage across ATP, WTA, Grand Slams, Masters 1000 events and lower-tier Challenger and ITF matches
- ✓ Withdrawals are genuinely quick, with PayID payouts often landing within an hour once a bet settles
- ✓ Live betting on tennis updates fast, with game-by-game markets that stay open deep into close sets
- ✕ Sign-up and verification lean heavily on Australian ID and banking details, which makes onboarding clunky for UK or Canadian bettors
- ✕ Cash out gets pulled on some in-play tennis markets during momentum swings, right when you'd want it most
Tennis coverage
Sportsbet treats tennis as a year-round priority, not just a Grand Slam sideshow. You'll find match winner, set betting, total games, first set winner and game handicap markets on ATP and WTA main draws, plus a surprising number of Challenger and ITF fixtures most books skip. Outright markets open early for the four majors and the ATP Finals, with player-specific lines like total aces appearing for bigger matches. Doubles gets thinner coverage, as usual across the industry, but singles depth across both tours is a genuine strength.
Odds and live betting
Odds are priced in decimal format and stay competitive on high-profile matches, though margins widen a little on smaller Challenger fixtures. Live betting is where Sportsbet earns its keep, with game handicaps, next game winner and total games markets refreshing quickly point by point rather than lagging behind the action. Cash out is available on most tour-level matches, letting you lock in a lead before a tiebreak or bank a loss early. During Grand Slams, in-play markets stay open on nearly every court, including outside courts with limited TV coverage.
Deposits and withdrawals
Funding an account is straightforward with PayID, POLi, BPAY, bank transfer or a debit card, and PayID deposits land instantly. Withdrawals are the real selling point, PayID payouts on settled bets frequently clear within an hour, which is faster than most competitors. First withdrawals require identity verification, so have ID ready before your first big win. Bettors outside Australia should confirm eligibility first, since account opening is geared toward Australian residents and banking. Odds shown are for information only, 18+.