BoomBet Australia: An Independent Punter Guide
An independent, unofficial guide to the BoomBet brand for Australian punters: how registration, banking, racing and sports markets work, plus what the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 means for you.
Visit BoomBet →This is an independent, unofficial guide to the BoomBet brand for Australian punters. BoomBet is an offshore operator (Curacao) not licensed in Australia, and online casino play is restricted for AU residents under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.
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Betting in Australia: key facts
| Minimum age | 18 |
|---|---|
| Regulator | ACMA - Australian Communications and Media Authority (administers the Interactive Gambling Act 2001). BoomBet holds an offshore licence (Curacao) and is not licensed in Australia. |
Online casino games - pokies, roulette, blackjack and poker - are restricted for people physically in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, which applies to all operators, including offshore ones such as BoomBet. Only licensed pre-match sports wagering is permitted; in-play sports betting online is not allowed (live wagers are placed by phone). Minimum age is 18. Support: Gambling Help Online 1800 858 858 and BetStop national self-exclusion register.
How to get started at BoomBet
- Read this independent guide to understand how the BoomBet brand operates and the legal position in Australia.
- Review the banking, registration and identity-verification information before deciding anything.
- Check the responsible gambling tools: deposit limits and BetStop self-exclusion on 1800 858 858.
Welcome bonus
BoomBet advertises promotions that change over time and are set by the offshore operator, not by this guide. Promotion terms, conditions and eligibility are decided by BoomBet and can change at any time. We do not issue, fund or control any offer, and nothing here is an inducement to sign up. Sign-up inducements are prohibited under Australian rules.