Punting Ace Recommended Bookmakers

Racingodds

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone.

Minimum Bet online: $1 AUD
Maximum Bet: Dependent on event.
Maximum Win: Dependent on the event..
Odds format: Decimal.

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Hours of operations: Monday to Sunday (10:30am to 8:00pm AEST)
Wednesday and Saturday (9:30 am to 8:00pm AEST)

Email support: Racingodd's customer service is generally speaking very good. Emails I have found are promptly answered and fully addressed.

E-mail contact: admin@racingodds.com.au

Phone contact:
Australia: 1800 2 238 669 (1800 2 BET NOW)
International: +61 1800 2 238 669

Other Numbers:
Fax: +612 9518 4032

Bonus

20% signup bonus, up to a max of $200 free bet
10% Multi bonus on sports events of 3 or more legs (Industry best)

There are links on the website for both these bonus offers.

Main Features
We bet Best of 3 totes, best fluc on all metropolitan meetings, as well as fixed prices.

Large range of sporting options, including betting 1.93 lines on all AFL and NRL matches.

Racing Odds are more than happy to take on bigger punters, and not a practice of ours to put blanket bans on clients.

Recently changed hands, and now owned and operated by one of the sharpest punters in the country in Sean Bartholomew.

Sports Acumen

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone. Phone wagers are governed by phone client rules. Minimum bet is 5 on the phone on sports (spreads not applicable). Minimum is 5 on the phone for horse racing every day (40 after midday Saturday)

Minimum Bet online: $1 AUD
Maximum Bet: Dependent on event.
Maximum Win: Dependent on the event.
Odds Format: Decimal and US Formats
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Customer Service: Phone hours Mon Fri:8am - 6pm Sat/Sun: 9am - 4pm Email support Sports Acumen's customer service is exceptional with emails always answered promptly and a very helpful customer service phone staff. Certainly makes betting that little bit easier dealing with a sportsbook that is a pleasure to do business with.

E-mail contact:
customerservice@sportsacumen.com

Phone contact:
Toll Free Numbers:
Australia: 1300 65 65 40
New Zealand 0800 540 777
United Kingdom 0800 0328 387
USA 0866 2799 534
South Africa 0800 993 551
Canada 1877 2694 905
Singapore 1800 6162 177

Other Numbers:
International +61 2 6207 2911
Fax: +61 2 6207 2914

Bonus: Sports Acumen offer a 20% bonus (up to $100) upon signup. Once you sign up, the bonus action doesn't stop there, they offer some of the best bonuses for current clients in the world. Often you may take a pick of two bonuses which are always well worth taking and quite generous for us the punters.

Main Features
Sports Acumen are clearly the leading Australian based Spread betting firm. They have a wide range of both Spread and fixed odds betting options for both Australian and international sport. They are particularly strong in rugby and are not afraid to take an opinion on a game. They are also the premier fixed odds and spread betting Cricket product in the world giving punters a one stop service for international and domestic series.

A great bookmaker for Australian horse racing offering top prices with their exclusive 'Club' betting (Gives you the best of the local on course and off course price for your bet), 'Best Fluctuation' betting and also pre-post betting on selected events. Sports Acumen also offers spread betting on selected races at major meetings every week.

Sports Acumen also bet live in the run on selected events.

A must have account especially if you frequently bet on Australian sport!

Sports Acumen is licensed in Canberra, ACT, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bet Worldwide Pty Ltd.

To go to the Sports Acumen site, click here.

International All Sports (IASbet)

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone. Phone wagers are governed by phone client rules. Minimum bet is $20 on the phone on sports.

Minimum Bet online: $5 AUD
Maximum Bet: $10,000
Maximum Win: $25,000
Odds Format: Decimal and US Formats

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E-mail contact: support@iasbet.com

Bonus: IASBet are arguably the bookmaker most generous when it comes to promotions. They often change their sign-up bonus; to view the latest bonus, click on the banner above or click here. IASBet also offer also offer periodic 're-load' bonuses, free bets on occasion and also various player promotions.

Main Features
Even though IASBet has an exceptional range of international events on offer, they are another bookmaker which if you bet on Australian sports and horse racing they are a must to hold an account with. Run by undisputedly one of the sharpest minds in the business, Mr Mark Read, they continually initiate industry first betting innovations.

IASBet is a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange and is licensed in the Northern Territory of Australia with their head office being in Melbourne. They also have an office in England.

To go to the International All Sports site, click here.

Centrebet

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone.

Minimum Bet online: $1 AUD
Maximum Bet: Dependent on event.
Maximum Win: Dependent on the event.
Odds Format: Decimal and US Formats
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Customer Service: Centrebet have exceptional customer service. Around-the-clock phone and email support in English is provided. Language support is accessible between the hours of 10:00 CET and 18:00 CET.

E-mail contact:
centrebet@centrebet.com (General Enquiry)

Phone contact:
Toll Free Numbers:
Australia: 132 946
United Kingdom: 0800 169 1788
Overseas: +16 8 8955 5800

Bonus: Centrebet current offer offer a $50 bonus upon depositing.

Main Features

From its beginnings in 1992, Centrebet has now grown to become a leading international online betting and gaming company. They offer up to 4,000 international sports and horse racing markets per week, plus a growing list of state-of-the-art gaming products.

In 1996 it was the first licensed bookmaker in the Southern Hemisphere to offer online sports betting.

To go to the Centrebet site, click here.

Pinnacle Sports

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Minimum Initial Deposit: $50 or equivalent in other currencies.

Maximum Deposit: Maximum deposit limits  apply only to:

• Credit/ debit  cards on line - US$5,000 per 30 day period
• Instadebit - US$2500 per day, USD or CAD
• E-Checks
• Chinese Debit cards –5000 RMBI per day

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Withdrawal Methods & processing time: Cheques, Bank Wires, NETeller, INSTADEBIT, WebMoney, Moneybookers

Withdrawal Limit: One cheque per day of $50,000 USD or equivalent.

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone. Phone wagers are governed by phone client rules. Minimum play is $100 and there is no reduced pricing.

Minimum Bet: Online USD$1 or equivalent in other currencies
Maximum Bet: Limits are posted on website in USD$
Maximum Win: Limits on accumulator wins & maximum horse payouts.

Odds Format: Decimal and American Pricing. The client may choose either display.

Customer Service: 24 hours per day/ 7 days a week. E-mail Only. Responses are generally provided within 10 minutes which is excellent.

E-mail contact:
- csd@pinnaclesports.com (Customer Service Department)
- crd@pinnaclesports.com (New Account Information)

Bonus: 10% Cash Bonus (up to $500) for all Internet accounts (no minimum deposit).

Main Features

Generally regarded as the best lines and prices on many sports! Exceptional value. It can be argued that the prices alone represent better value then any bonus or other signup incentive that can be offered.

With low minimum bet requirements and the highest maximum limits on the Web, Pinnacle Sports gives punters the assurance of fixed odds betting with exchange like pricing but unlike an exchange, Pinnacle Sports has guaranteed liquidity and never charges commission on winning bets.

Pinnacle Sports is known for outstanding value on sports and their casino is no different - they offer 0.3% cash back - on every bet, meaning their payout levels are amongst the best in the industry.
Pinnacle Sports' Cash Rebate program settles at the end of every day putting 0.3% of your bets win or loss back into your Pinnacle account. This is absolutely Unbeatable Value.

Location Head Office: Pinnacle Sports Worldwide, Second Floor, c/o Holiday Beach Hotel & Casino, Pater Euwensweg # 31, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles.

To go to the Pinnacle Sports site, click here.

Sportsbet

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone.

Minimum Bet online: $1 AUD
Maximum Bet: Dependent on event.
Maximum Win: Dependent on the event.
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Customer Service: Phone hours 8.00am - 11.00pm Email support Sports Bet's customer service is generally speaking very good. Emails I have found are promptly answered and fully addressed.

E-mail contact:
customerservice@sportsbet.com.au

Phone contact:
Toll Free Numbers:
Australia: 1800 990 907
International: +618 8982 6336

Other Numbers:
Fax: +618 8941 2411

Bonus: Sportsbet offer a 20% bonus (up to $100) upon signing up through this link.

Main Features
Sportsbet are an excellent bookmaker of both horse racing and sports betting. They are particularly good for golf betting offering a range of markets for each tournament.

Sportsbet They offer a product 'City Best' that applies to all metro race meetings in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, and at least metches the best Win dividend and best Place dividend declared by two of the national TABs and UNiTAB. You will be hard pressed to find a better place dividend than those offered by Sportsbet.

They also bet live in the run on selected events. Sportsbet are licensed in the Northen Terriority of Australia.

To go to the Sportsbet site, click here.

Centreracing

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Ways to place a Bet: Internet & phone.

Minimum Bet online: $1 AUD
Maximum Bet: Dependent on event.
Maximum Win: Dependent on the event.

Company/ Account Information:

Customer Service: Phone hours 9.00am - 4.00pm Email support: Centreracing's customer service is generally speaking very good. Emails I have found are promptly answered and fully addressed.

E-mail contact:
info@centreracing.com

Phone contact:
Australia: 08 8955 5655
International: +618 8955 5655
New Zealand: 0800 77 22 28 (free call)

Other Numbers:
Fax: +618 8955 5223

Main Features
CentreRacing is 100% Australian owned by Terry Lillis, Australia's First Online bookmaker.

Terry has raced hundreds of horses throughout Australia and employed hundreds of people over his forty plus years in the industry. He strongly believes in supporting the Australian Racing industry.

Terry is also the long standing Patron and Life Member of the Alice Springs Turf Club.

Check the following list to see whether your bookmaker offers you these services. If not, make the switch now to Australia's premier online betting organisation:

• Best tote on All Australian Thoroughbred racing. (Internet only)
• Fixed price concession betting
• Concession betting based on tote dividends for all codes
• Rebates on losing novelty bets
• Choice of all 3 racing codes
• Quinellas, Trifectas, Trebles, All Ups, Exactas
• Fixed Price betting on All Australian Metro Racing
• Best Fluctuation on Most Australian Metro Racing.
• Starting price betting available on most Thoroughbred meetings covered by the "Bookmakers Pricing Service".
• Coverage of all New Zealand Racing, Trots and Dogs
• Coverage of all Western Australian Races and Trots covered by the WA TAB
• One account to bet at all 3 TAB's prices. Why have funds all over Australia with different TAB's when you can have it all at CentreRacing?
• Choice of all Australian totes on all New Zealand races and trots covered by Unitab. (Internet only)
• Choice of all Australian totes on all Hong Kong races covered by Unitab.
• Successful punters welcome unlike many other bookmakers
• No maximum dividend; if you choose a tote odds product what the tote pays is what you get paid unlike many other bookmaker.