Which bookies can I get welcome bonuses from?

There are over 100 online bookmakers in Australia, and a large number of them will give you a bonus bet when you make your first deposit. Working through these welcome bonuses is one of the fastest ways to build your bankroll early.

The tricky part is that bookmakers can't publicly advertise these bonuses as sign-up incentives under Australian law. Instead, they offer them after you open your account. That means you won't always know in advance whether a bookie will come through with an offer.

The best way to find out before you waste time opening accounts is to check the #1st-deposit-bonuses channel on Discord. Members post their results in real time, so you get a live, crowd-sourced picture of which bookies are currently offering bonuses and roughly what to expect.

To access that channel, you'll need to be on a paid plan. Upgrade here to get access.

A good rule of thumb for free members

The bigger, more established bookmakers are the most consistent. If you're just getting started, focus on the ones with a track record rather than trying to open every account on the list. TAB and Ladbrokes are a solid starting point and are available on the free plan.

Once you've worked through your welcome bonuses, you'll move into ongoing promos and racing opportunities, which are available every day.