BaggyBet review

TL;DR: BaggyBet is an NSW-licensed, racing-first bookie on the BetMakers platform. You get thoroughbreds, harness and greyhounds, a full set of exotics, Racelab form tools and its own race vision, BaggyBet TV. Deposits are quick and simple, with Apple Pay, PayID and card. The trade-offs: no online in-play betting, no esports, and live chat that keeps set hours rather than running around the clock.

• The licence is held by BaggyBet Pty Ltd, regulated by Liquor & Gaming NSW.

• Racing covers thoroughbreds, harness and greyhounds, with the standard exotics, Top Fluc and Best of the Best. Australian tote is moving to One Pool, a single national pool.

• BaggyBet TV streams races, and Racelab form tools sit alongside the markets.

• Deposits go in by Apple Pay, PayID or card.

• There’s no online in-play betting on sport or racing.

Plenty of punters want a racing book that sits somewhere between the big corporates and a bare-bones app: proper form, live vision and quick deposits. BaggyBet pitches itself at exactly that crowd.

It’s licensed in NSW, runs on BetMakers software, and shares its licence holder with the Australian Dafabet site. It’s built around the races rather than razzle. Here’s how it stacks up.

Is BaggyBet legit and licensed in Australia?

Yes. The licence is held by BaggyBet Pty Ltd, regulated by Liquor & Gaming NSW.

The same company also holds the licence for the Australian Dafabet site. BaggyBet is also licensed by the NSW Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission and is a member of the NSW Bookmakers Co-Operative.

BaggyBet, like every licensed Australian bookmaker, is required to let you cap your deposits. On top of that sits BetStop, the national self-exclusion register, which shuts you out of every licensed bookie in one step.

Betting is entertainment with risk attached. Only put in what you can comfortably lose. If it stops being fun, set that cap or use BetStop.

Key Point: Licensed in NSW, with deposit caps and the national self-exclusion register behind it.

What racing and sports markets does BaggyBet cover?

Racing is the main event, with the standard exotics, Top Fluc and Best of the Best. Sport covers the majors, with no esports and no online in-play.

What Racing Markets Does BaggyBet Cover?

Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing, from the big metropolitan meets down.

Win and place sit alongside trifecta, first four, quinella, exacta and the quaddie. Top Fluc is available until 30 minutes before the jump, and Best of the Best runs on selected Saturday metropolitan meetings. Same Race Multi combines up to four selections from one race into a single bet.

The usual warning applies to exotics and Same Race Multis. The bookie’s margin sits inside every one, so bet them for the fun of it.

What Sports Markets Does BaggyBet Cover?

AFL, NRL, EPL, NBA, NFL, cricket, MMA and more, with UFC cards in the mix. Same Game Multi is available too.

There are no esports markets.

Does BaggyBet stream races?

Yes. BaggyBet TV streams races, and Racelab Quick Form sits alongside the markets.

What Tools Does BaggyBet Give You?

You can sort races by time, market moves or top flucs, and follow the late money.

Market moves are worth a glance. Just remember a price firming is a clue about the crowd, not a promise about the result.

How Good Is the BaggyBet App?

There’s an app on the App Store for iPhone and on Google Play for Android. BaggyBet pitches it on fast loading and a clean, clutter-free layout. The BaggyBet app rates 4.7 on the App Store and 4.4 on Google Play.

Download the BaggyBet app on the App Store or Google Play.

How Do You Contact Support?

Live chat runs from 8:30am to 10pm AEST Monday to Saturday, and from 8:30am to 9pm AEST on Sunday. Outside those hours, email is the way in. It’s not a 24/7 operation, so late-night problems wait until morning.

Key Point: Race vision, Racelab form and a clean layout cover the racing basics well. Support keeps long hours, not round the clock.

Can you bet in-play with BaggyBet?

Not online. That’s Australian law for every licensed bookie. You can watch races on BaggyBet TV, but once they jump, betting on them is done.

Is there a cap on BaggyBet multis?

Yes. Multis can run to 20 legs, but the total dividend is capped at $1,001, and the maximum payout on a multi, or a combination of multis, is $25,000.

Key Point: The multi caps are the rule most likely to catch you out. They’re easy to forget on a big Saturday.

How do BaggyBet deposits and withdrawals work?

Banking is simple and fee-free, with Apple Pay, PayID and card in, and withdrawals back to your own bank account.

How Do You Deposit with BaggyBet?

Three options: Apple Pay, PayID or card.

How Do You Withdraw from BaggyBet?

Withdrawals go back to your nominated bank account, which needs to be in your name.

BaggyBet doesn’t charge fees on deposits or withdrawals, though your own bank might.

Who is BaggyBet best for?

BaggyBet suits racing punters who want vision, Racelab form and the standard exotics. It suits multi builders who like same-race and same-game combinations at sensible odds. And it suits punters who want quick, fee-free deposits by Apple Pay, PayID or card.

It suits you less if you want in-play betting, esports, round-the-clock support, or long-odds multis past the $1,001 dividend cap.

A good racing book with simple banking and a few caps worth knowing. What’s your experience with BaggyBet been? Let me know.

How does BaggyBet compare?

• Dafabet review: the Australian Dafabet site, with the same licence holder and the same Racelab tools

• BetAus review: a Victorian racing bookie on BetMakers with live streaming and free tips

• Compare all bookmakers

• Today’s racing

BaggyBet FAQs

Is BaggyBet still trading?

Yes. BaggyBet is open and taking bets.

Is BaggyBet licensed in Australia?

Yes. The licence is held by BaggyBet Pty Ltd, regulated by Liquor & Gaming NSW.

Does BaggyBet have a mobile app?

Yes. There are apps for iPhone and Android.

Can I bet in-play?

No. There’s no online in-play betting, though you can watch races on BaggyBet TV.

What banking methods does BaggyBet accept?

Apple Pay, PayID or card for deposits. Withdrawals go to your nominated bank account.

When is live chat open?

From 8:30am to 10pm AEST Monday to Saturday, and from 8:30am to 9pm AEST on Sunday. Email covers the hours outside that.

Key Takeaways

• BaggyBet is a racing-first, NSW-licensed bookie on the BetMakers platform.

• BaggyBet TV and Racelab form cover the racing basics well.

• Deposits go in by Apple Pay, PayID or card, with no fees.

• There’s no online in-play betting and no esports.

• Multis cap out at a $1,001 dividend and a $25,000 payout.

• Keep it as entertainment. A deposit cap takes a minute to set, and BetStop is there if you need a hard stop.