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Ladbrokes bookmaker review

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  • Company info

    Established 1902
    Customer service: Betting Line: 1800 Ladbrokes, 1300 Ladbrokes, Email: [email protected], Contact form
    Owner Origin: United Kingdom
    Owner: Ladbrokes PLC

  • Withdrawal options

    Ladbroke Card, Paypal, EFT

  • Withdrawal Limits

    Not Available

  • Currencies accepted

    Australia Dollar

  • Deposit Method

    BPAY, Bank EFT, MasterCard, POLi, Paypal, Visa, Ladbrokes Card, Ladbrokes Cash In

  • Licenses

    NT Racing Commission

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    Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Anguilla, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bermuda, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Congo, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Southern Territories, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Nigeria, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Pitcairn, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States of America, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen, Zimbabwe

This review will highlight the pros and cons of betting with Ladbrokes Australia, a corporate bookmaker based out of the Northern Territory. Our Ladbrokes review will cover everything about the company’s operations in Australia, including their betting markets and whether their odds stack up, apps and of course their promotions.

One of the United Kingdom’s powerhouse bookmakers, Ladbrokes forced its way into the Australian market over six years ago and has been making waves ever since. Ladbrokes launched its Australian arm in September 2013 and has continued to gain fans, particularly amongst horse racing enthusiasts. Continue reading our Ladbrokes Australia review for further information.

Ladbrokes sign up bonus

The Australian laws surrounding sign up bonuses or new bookie account incentives are banned under the National Gambling Framework from May 26, 2019. This means Ladbrokes Australia can no longer offer sign up bonuses to Australians, or anything that could be deemed an enticement to open a new account.

The Aussie Government made these changes to local legislation in a bid to help curb problem gambling, something they say was exacerbated by the rampant bonus bet offers. Regular Ladbrokes punters have expressed disappointment at the latest anti-gambling measures, with a quick scan of social media already showing customers’ annoyance at the bonus bet ban.

Sports betting

Ladbrokes.com.au has a huge variety of sport and other events on offer for punters to lay their hard earned dough on. They include:

There is definitely either a sport or an event for just about any and every taste there. And, if that wasn’t enough, you can livestream many of the sporting events that you are betting on.

Simply log in to your account, place a bet on any of the live events and you will be able to watch every moment, as you ride your bet home. The bookie enhances the experience by offering live stats before, during and after the game, so you really won’t miss a thing.

Ladbrokes racing review

Ladbrokes offers a huge spectrum of markets on the thoroughbreds, harness and greyhounds, giving you an event to bet on every minute. Head on over to check out their offerings right now.

Horse racing at Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes AU is renowned for its horse racing product, with every Australian TAB meeting covered extensively by this bookie. Some of the great products available to Ladbrokes horse racing bettors includes enhanced odds on selected races and promotions surrounding both mid-week and major group meetings.

Greyhound racing at Ladbrokes

Greyhound racing is the no.2 racing code in Australia and Ladbrokes definitely does not neglect it. Often Ladbrokes will run promotions surrounding mid-week meetings, which will give you boosted odds or real money cash back offers. When the big greyhound races roll around like the Golden Easter Egg or Australian Cup you can guarantee Ladbrokes will be running promotions surrounding it.

Harness racing at Ladbrokes

While annual turnover betting on harness racing is significantly lower than thoroughbred or greyhound racing it still holds a place in the betting landscape in Australia. Ladbrokes covers every TAB meeting from around the country and in New Zealand. While you won’t find as many harness racing promos as the other racing codes, from time to time Ladbrokes AU will have specials running surrounding this code.

Deposit and withdrawal methods at Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes offers a swag of deposit methods and withdrawal options that make things very easy for punters wanting to place a bet or access their winnings.

Deposit options

Ladbrokes Cash-in: What sets Ladbrokes apart from other bookmakers is their nifty little deal with news agents across Australia. Cash-in allows punters to slam their cash straight into their betting account at any of more than 1000 news agencies across the country. All you need is a smart phone, desk top computer and printer or a prepaid card that can be purchased at any of the stores. Fill out the amount you want and it is as easy as that.

Credit card: Get out your Visa or MasterCard and get it registered if you want to deposit your funds into your account easily. With Ladbrokes your credit card deposited funds are available immediately after you make the deposit, so all you have to do is make the payment and you will be placing your bets in no time.

POLi: All you need access to online banking and you can use that to send funds into your account. You won’t have to wait for days for them to clear, either, because the POLi system offers immediate funds in your account. So log in to your betting account, select the POLi add-on and then all you need to do is punch in your netbank log ins and you’re on the way t your next big win. Remember to keep your phone handy as your bank will often send a verification code for POLi transactions.

BPAY and Direct Bank Transfers: Some people say this is the snail’s way of making a deposit. But others will tell you it is good business. If you like to plan ahead and have some time to mull over your bets, then either a BPAY or EFT direct bank transfer is the way to go. The key here is that it takes time. So you must be prepared. It can take up to three working days for your funds to clear, although if you d make the transfer early in the day, it is more commonly one to two days. So if you have some patience, your money will make it there. The advantage of restricting yourself to these styles of deposit are that it reduces the risk of you making silly bets while chasing your winnings.

Withdrawal methods

It’s very easy to cash out or make withdrawals from your Ladbrokes account. The length of time it takes to withdraw from your Ladbrokes account will vary, depending on the method you use. There are two primary methods of cashing out at Ladbrokes.com.au, which are:

Bank transfer withdrawal: The tried and true old fashioned way. Works every time. But can take some time. This involves deciding how much you want to withdraw from your account and then making the transfer. Depending on when you do it, Ladbrokes needs to do its banking and then so does your financial institution, so it can take time. Bank transfer withdrawals can take between 24 and 72 hours to hit your account.

Ladbrokes Visa Card: Here’s where it gets a little more interesting. If you are a Ladbrokes member, you are entitled to one of its Visa Cards. You can withdraw your funds from your Ladbrokes betting account into the Visa, and then use it to make purchases using PayWave, EFTPOS and even make withdrawals at ATMs. It’s not quite revolutionary, but it is very, very handy. Just remember, it only works with your winnings. You can’t dump money into your account with your credit card and then withdraw it using the Ladbrokes card. The Ladbrokes Visa card is regarded as an instant method of withdrawal.

Accessing Ladbrokes from a mobile device

We’ve already told you just how good the website is, with its funky interface and ease of use, but what about access from your smartphones and tablets?

The bookie has a mobile site which is highly functioning, for the little and big screens. But if you really want the full experience, you can download their official app for both Android and Apple activated devices by tapping any of the buttons you see here on our review page to get started.

Ladbrokes Android App

The Ladbrokes Android app is downloaded directly from their website after you have opened a new account. Basically the Google Play store does not allow real money gambling apps, but the beauty of Android devices is you can download and install “non-market apps” which means they aren’t vetted by any third party, before you can download them. The Ladbrokes Android App is first-rate and one of the best on the market.

Ladbrokes iOS App

The Ladbrokes iOS app is available from the Apple App store and gives you access to most of the features you would find on your computer. To begin using the app on an Apple device all you need to do is create a new account and follow the prompts.

Ladbrokes.com.au history

Ladbrokes business dates back 130 years to 1886, when it was first formed. Today, you will find that the bookie, worldwide, employs more than 15,000 people, with operations that stretch to Belgium, Spain and Ireland.

We will let you in on a little secret – Ladbrokes managed to forge its way into the market by purchasing a little Brisbane operation called Bookmaker.com.au in 2012. You’ll find that the two sites have exactly the same markets and exactly the same odds, and the betting functionality is almost identical, too. Soon after Ladbrokes AU bought out another bookie known as Betstars, giving them a major hold in Australia.

Ladbrokes’ Australian leg is licensed in the Northern Territory, with the respected UK bookie switching its allegiance from Norfolk Island, after that licensing body was surrounded by doubt over its future for much of 2016. Eventually Ladbrokes and other bookies like Topbetta switched and it spelt the end of the Norfolk gambling regulator.

As of March 29, 2018, GVC Holdings is the outright owner of Ladbrokes Coral, which is the parent company of Ladbrokes Australia and the biggest bookmaker company in the United Kingdom. GVC Holdings is a major player in online gambling, with their brands including BWIN, Coral, PartyPoker and even another major Australian-licensed brand Neds.com.au, which it bought out in 2018.

Verdict: Ladbrokes is a top bookie for Aussies

Writing our review of Ladbrokes Australia was a pleasure. We found one of Australia’s most competent betting sites with a great selection of sporting and horse racing events to wager on. In fact it’s the gallops where Ladbrokes really excels, with plenty of great features available to customers through the company’s mobile and desktop offerings.

Ladbrokes.com.au customer service: 1300 LADBROKES (523 276)