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Elias is the site's technical watchdog. With a background in fintech and app development, he breaks down exactly how betting sites work under the hood. He reviews the speed of withdrawals, the usability of mobile apps, and the fairness of odds margins. Elias is essential for users trying to decide where to bet, rather than what to bet on. He is also the primary author for Responsible Gambling guides, ensuring users understand the tools available to keep their betting safe.
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What Is a Parlay in Betting – A Quick Aussie Guide
What is a parlay in betting is a question a lot of Australian punters end up asking once they start reading betting content from overseas or poking around newer features in betting apps. You’ll see the word pop up next to things that look very familiar and wonder if you’re missing something new. In reality,
January 24, 2026
Elias Thorne
How Does a Multi Bet Work – A Complete Guide for Aussie Punters
You may be one of many bettors asking yourself how does a multi bet work? Say you’ve got a few different picks you like across the weekend. Maybe an AFL team to win, an NRL team to win, and a tennis match you feel pretty good about. A multibet is just rolling all of those
January 24, 2026
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Handicap Betting Explained for Aussie Punters
Handicap betting usually shows up right around the point where a bet stops being obvious. You look at a matchup, see a plus or minus number next to a team, and suddenly you’re not quite sure what you’re being asked to back anymore. The team you like might still be the favourite, but now it
January 24, 2026
Elias Thorne
Line Betting Explained
Line betting is something most Australians come across pretty quickly once they start looking beyond basic win or lose bets. You see a number next to a team, sometimes with a plus or minus in front of it, and it is not immediately obvious what you are supposed to do with that information. The easiest
January 24, 2026
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How Do Betting Odds Work in Australia?
How do betting odds work is one of those questions most people only ask after they’ve already placed a few bets. You might know that bigger numbers mean bigger payouts, but not much beyond that. At a basic level, betting odds are just numbers that set the price for an outcome at that moment in
January 24, 2026
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December 11, 2025
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About Us
Welcome to Betting Sites Australia. If you’re here, you’re likely looking for one thing: an honest, reliable place to have a punt on the weekend’s footy or the next big race. The Australian online betting landscape has exploded in the last decade. There are now dozens of licensed bookmakers clamouring for your business, each promising
December 11, 2025
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Best Betting Sites Australia 2026 – Online Sports Betting for Aussies
Betting sites in Australia make it easier than ever for Aussie punters to get on the punt, with fast payouts, secure banking and local markets on footy, racing and more. With over 80% of adults in the lucky country having a flutter at least now and then, choosing reliable and safe Australian online bookmakers is
January 27, 2026
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