Betr Review [October 2024]

Betr is an up-and-coming behemoth of the Australian betting landscape, founded in 2022 by veteran bookmaking mogul Matthew Tripp. In early 2024, Betr merged with BlueBet, bringing Tripp and fellow veteran bookmaker, Michael Sullivan, the BlueBet Executive Chairman. These two titans of the bookmaking industry will take the Betr betting site forward over the next few years, solidifying its status as a key player in the market.

Betr is owned by BlueBet Pty Ltd, an Australian publicly listed company (ASX), with offices in Darwin, Sydney, and Melbourne, and operates under a Northern Territory Gambling Licence.

There’s something appealing about online bookmakers backed by experienced industry veterans. This was the same feeling I had when writing the EliteBet Review.

In this Betr review, I’ll explore all aspects of the platform, including Betr horse racing markets, sports, customer service, and the range of Betr promos and betting bonuses. The site boasts a sleek interface, with blue and white dominant colorways that make navigating the Betr betting app or website effortless.

So read on for all the details about this rising star among new betting sites and online betting options generally.

🐴Betting Offerings - 8/10

Betr has a hugely strong array of betting offerings for punters to take advantage of.

Australian Racing: As expected from a top Australian bookmaker, horse racing takes centre stage at Betr. Punters can enjoy comprehensive coverage of all the major Group One races and horse racing carnivals, along with Australia's leading racing tracks. In addition to thoroughbred racing, Betr racing also features full markets for both harness and greyhound racing. Whether you're focused on local events or seeking Free Saturday Horse racing Tips, Betr betting has you covered.

International Racing: There is a healthy amount of international racing too on offer, and as I write this on a Sunday racing markets for over 10 overseas jurisdictions, with the usual ‘big boys’ included of UK, USA, Japan, Hong Kong etc.

Sport: A comprehensive amount of sports, again including all the big ones you’d expect like Soccer, Basketball, NRL etc but a sprinkingling of more niche ones as well as some entertainment and politics markets too.

💳Banking Options - 8/10

Excellent options.

Deposit - Debit Card, Pay ID/Bank EFT, Paypal, BPay, Google and Apple Pay

Withdrawals - are via Bank Transfer and Paypal. 

📱Mobile Experience - 9/10

The Betr betting app is fantastic and easy to use. The clean blue and white dominated UX makes a clean and simple experience for users. Can’t fault it. 

💸​Withdraw Speed - 9/10

Betr payouts with bank transfers are processed multiple times per day and if your bank account is enabled to process fast payments you should receive your withdrawal within a few hours of submitting. 

🧩Overall User Experience - 9/10

I’m a big fan of Betr, maybe because my first bet won lol! Seriously though, this is a very slick platform and I think the Betr promos in particular make it a very compelling option for us punters.

📧Customer Support - 8/10

Betr offers excellent customer support across all channels. Whether you need assistance with Betr racing or sports betting, live chat is available 24/7, along with phone support for general inquiries. There are dedicated phone options for both Betr horse racing and sports, ensuring that punters receive quick, reliable assistance. For additional queries, users can also access support via email, or explore more through the Betr betting app.

🔒Security - 9/10

Like all betting sites and / or betting apps Betr is highly regulated and therefore as a punter you can feel very safe and secure to bet with them. 

Betr delivers a top-tier racing experience, providing us punters with an outstanding selection of markets and betting offerings. Full coverage is offered for all the major Group One races and horse racing carnivals, as well as all the biggest races and events in the world of harness and greyhounds too. Covering all Australia’s top tracks and infamous Saturday racing, Betr also extends its reach to include smaller provincial and regional venues, ensuring a broad range of options.

Key Highlights of the Betr Racing Offering:

• Highly Competitive Odds: I think Betr is very competitive with the odds offered compared to rivals making a strong case for it to be included in your options, especially if, like me, you are a punter that looks to seek value across a number of the leading Australian betting sites.
• International Racing: excellent coverage from all over the world. If you like to bet on overseas racing (or trots / greyhounds) the coverage with Betr is as good as any other betting site. 
• Exotic Bets: As you’d expect there is a full range of exotics available across all race codes, offering punters even more ways to wager on their favourite races. Check out our best exotics tips for more insights.
• Fluctuations (Flucs): A simple click provides access to the market’s price movements, which can help to make informed decisions before placing your bets. Again, this isn’t groundbreaking but as a punter these days you come to expect it and Betr delivers thankfully. 
• Speed Maps: Get a clear picture of where your runner is likely to settle during the race with betr’s speed maps feature.
• Tips: Betr, like you can find with Boombet in the Boombet Review, offers tips via Racing and Sports. This includes a short review of the 4 runners selected by the tipster. I also like that it gives you the option to box the runners up in a trifecta at the click of a button. Don’t forget to explore our horse racing tips for more expert insights.

Room for Improvement:

To be fair, as good as the racing offering is on Betr, the obvious omission is the lack of live betting on the racing. There aren’t many betting sites which do offer it however, and for me personally it is not a deal breaker as I rarely bet live on racing.

The Betr betting app is excellent, no complaints.

The UX of the app is first and foremost enhanced by the blue and white colourways that just make it all so clear on the eye - whether you’re looking at the Betr betting site, or the Betr betting app itself. 

Building on that strength, everything is organised pretty much as you’d expect in a well built app these days. When you login you’re immediately greeted by the Next To Jump option and from there the navigation is simple, with the key options at the bottom of the screen, and account balance and your bets at the top of the screen.

Simple, effective and very easy to use.

When it comes to betting products and features, Betr doesn't disappoint, offering punters a wide range of options across both racing and sports markets. Whether you're a fan of traditional fixed odds betting or prefer the excitement of Multi Bets, Betr betting provides everything you'd expect from a top-notch platform.

Racing Products

For horse racing enthusiasts, Betr horse racing offers an extensive suite of betting options that should please both your casual punter and serious bettors alike.

• Fixed Odds: A popular option among punters, fixed odds ensure the price you bet on is locked in at the time of your wager, a feature that helps Betr betting stand out.
• SP (Starting Price): For Australian events, SP is the final official dividend at the jump, while for international races, Betr betting offers its own final dividend at the jump.
• Best Tote Plus SP: A highly attractive product for punters, this offers the best of the three Australian TAB prices or SP, ensuring you get top value. It’s only available for win bets, though, with place bets defaulting to the Middle TAB.
• Best of Three Totes & Middle Tote: Whether you're looking for the best of the three Australian TAB prices or the middle dividend, Betr gives you both options for those who like the security of tote betting.
• Top Fluctuation: For those chasing the highest odds available from the official on-course bookmakers, Top Fluc betting at Betr racing is a strong option. The flexibility to bet each way is a welcome touch, though this is limited to specific races.
• Best of the Best (BOB): A favourite for some, this combines the best of the three TAB prices or the top fluctuation, giving you peace of mind that you're getting the highest possible payout. Ideal for major meetings, BOB is a solid addition to Betr racing.
• Multi Bets (All-Ups): Multi Bets allow you to combine 2 to 12 legs across both racing and sports. This is perfect for those looking to increase the excitement and the potential payout. Be sure to check out our tips on Multi Bets on OnlyRacing.com.au to maximise your chances.
• Same Race Multis: A relatively new addition to many betting sites, this allows you to select two or more runners to finish in the top 2, 3, or 4, and gives you a multi price. For punters who enjoy a bit of variation, this is a great feature, offering up to four legs per race.

Sports Betting Products

Betr’s sports betting products are equally as comprehensive, with plenty of options for punters across major leagues and sports.

• Head to Head: One of the simplest and most popular forms of sports betting, head-to-head lets you bet on a team or player to win. If you like no-nonsense bets, this is for you.
  
• Line or Handicap Betting: If you’re a fan of point spreads, Betr’s handicap betting gives you the chance to back a team with a specific points advantage or disadvantage. This adds an extra layer of strategy, especially with sports like Rugby League and AFL.
  
• Margin Betting: If you're looking to pick not just the winner but how much they'll win by, margin betting offers that extra challenge and potentially bigger returns. Available for sports like AFL and Rugby League, it’s a solid option for those who love to predict the finer details of a match.
  
• Multi Bets: Like in racing, Betr lets you combine multiple single bets into one, multiplying the odds for bigger payouts. Whether it's AFL, NRL, or international sports, you can combine different events to maximise potential returns.
  
• Same Game Multi: A great feature for sports fans, Same Game Multi allows you to combine different bets within the same match—like predicting the winner and total points scored—giving you more flexibility. It’s a great way to add variety to your bet slip, and the unique pricing calculations make it an exciting option for experienced bettors.

Some Highlight Betr Features

One of Betr's most unique offerings is StatWars, an exclusive feature allowing punters to create head-to-head player multi matchups using key stat categories in a superstar vs. superstar format for their favourite sports. This feature is available on NBA, NFL and AFL and can be found next to the Same Game Multi tab, with markets usually available a day or so before a game starts.

Additionally at Betr is the availability of Bet Tokens, which are a core part of their promotions. For instance, every Saturday, punters can enjoy 8 Bet Tokens offering a bet-back reward of up to $50 each if your runner finishes 2nd or 3rd. Additionally, Betr includes a Protest Payout feature, ensuring payouts even if your horse loses out on protest. With the added benefit of 24/7 live chat customer support, Betr ensures that punters are well-supported at all times.

Betr offers comprehensive coverage across all three Australian racing codes—horses, harness, and greyhound racing. Whether you're looking to place bets on the most prestigious Group One races or the highly popular regional cups, Betr horse racing ensures you won’t miss any action. With full coverage of Australia's top tracks, as well as the smaller provincial venues, punters have plenty of options to choose from.

Navigating the racing markets is straightforward. The Next to Jump hits you straight in the face as soon as you log in to either the betting site or the betting app. This lists the next 5 races in each code making it quick and easy to navigate to the upcoming action. You can also toggle between filtering only the next Aus / NZ action or the Int’l action, which is pretty cool.

If you're keen on betting beyond Australian shores, Betr also offers a very solid selection of international racing markets with over 10 overseas jurisdictions available in horse racing alone as I write this Betr review on a Sunday. I would go so far as saying it is one of the most comprehensive international racing market offerings available to Australian punters. Ranging from the always popular Japan, UK, Hong Kong and USA to the more obscure Chile, Panama and Argentina it is seriously pretty impressive

Sports Betting Markets

When it comes to sports betting, Betr betting provides an extensive variety of sports, catering to many of us, including a sprinkling of entertainment and politics.

Sports covered include NRL, AFL, EPL, NBA, Cricket, Boxing, Motor Sports, and more. Punters can also bet on popular international sports such as American Football, Ice Hockey, and Martial Arts/UFC. For those who enjoy a more niche market, Betr covers sports like Darts, Snooker, and Table Tennis.

Again, navigation is made easy via a number of ways. In the left hand margin of the betting site is a Popular Sports menu, below that is an A-Z drop down list of all the sports betting markets available, below that is a Next Up Sports link which will take you to a screen featuring all the soon to start action, and finally there is a Live Sports link that takes you to the current live action that you can bet on via the customer support phone.

There’s a Promotions link under the Home link in the left hand menu which tells its own story in so far as how much weight is put behind Betr promos. 

For me the standout promo is the 8 bet backs offered on Saturday racing. Each one of these offers a return bet back up to $50 if your runner comes 2nd or 3rd in its race. The beauty of these however is that you can choose to use them in any horse race that day. It’s a great promo!!

These bet backs are made available via the unique Bet Token concept that Betr has. When you go to place your bet, if there is a promo available that uses Bet Tokens you’ll see a little Tokens button underneath the runner which when you click on it opens up the different token options that might be available.

Over and above the standout there are plenty of other Betr promos on offer on Greyhounds and some of the sports markets too. They are all super easy to get your head round and laid out for you on the Betting Promotions and Offers page.

Another favourite of mine is the Protest Payout promo offered on all Australian thoroughbred meetings.

Go to betr.com.au or download the app and hit the ‘Sign Up’ button. (See below) 

Website

App

How to Deposit

Simply click the Account Balance top right of the screen on the betting site or straight at the top in the betting app.

Once there you’ll see the option to Deposit and in turn the various options that you can use to deposit. Debit Card, Pay ID/Bank EFT, Paypal, BPay, Google and Apple Pay.

Website

App

How to Withdraw

Follow the same as to deposit above by clicking the Account Balance at the top right of the website or middle top of the app screen.

Simply add your bank details and you will be able to withdraw.

The Betr contact options are excellent and the customer service is very good. 

Live Chat is available 24/7, 7 days a week, which is a great service.

There are also 3 x free phone options available:

General Customer Support - 1800 002 387

Sports Betting - 1800 797 558

Racing Betting - 1800 797 066

I’m really happy with the odds and margins available at Betr and they compare well against those of other betting sites.

To show what I mean I selected 3 races at random from the weekend in which I wrote this Betr review. Two from Saturday 13 September and one from Sunday 14 September and compared them to the odds with the TAB and Sportsbet.

Saturday 13 July

Rosehill Race 8 Run To The Rose

Winner Traffic Warden

Flemington R8 Makybe Diva Stakes

Winner Mr Brightside

Betr - $3.60

TAB - $3.60

Sportsbet - $3.40

Sunday 14 September

Coffs Harbour R4

Winner Vocation

Betr - $11.60

TAB - $10.90

Sportsbet - $8.50

I am not going to beat around the bush here - I am a Betr fan!

One of the perks of this job is getting to really try out new players on the betting scene and I really enjoyed betting with Betr over this last weekend.

From the first moment I landed on the website and the clean blue and white colourways I was intrigued and keen to delve deeper. From there the whole experience has been super smooth and easy and I am going to be doing a lot more betting with Betr.

The super easy sign up and the auto verification was great. I love the Bet Tokens idea and there’s a lot of fantastic promos that can be used with them. Most of all, the odds are good so you know you’re getting value.

So for me, Betr is a big recommendation and I think you might regret it if you didn’t give it a go yourself. Sign up now today and do some Betr betting!