Is Picklebet licensed in Australia?
Picklebet (Puntaa Pty Ltd) is licensed by Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NT). Licence status: active. Last verified 20 July 2026.
Picklebet is on the Bureau's avoid list
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- 2026-01-29 — The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that Picklebet breached self-exclusion rules by allowing an individual on the self-exclusion register to open a new account just two minutes after being notified of their exclusion. ACMA is still determining what action to take against Picklebet. (SMH.com.au)
“In one case, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that a gambler on the Picklebet platform was allowed to open an account just two minutes after the company was notified, by an industry-wide register, that he had asked to be excluded from gambling.”
- 2026-01-29 — The Australian reported that gambling regulator ACMA has completed investigations into Picklebet and rival online bookmakers over gambling safety failures, with Picklebet awaiting notification of its penalty. (The Australian)
- 2026-01-29 — The Australian reported that Picklebet is expected to receive a penalty from communications regulator ACMA following investigations into online bookmakers over gambling safety failures, specifically allowing excluded problem gamblers to bet in violation of rules. (The Australian)
- 2026-01-29 — The ACMA concluded an investigation finding that Picklebet breached gambling self-exclusion rules designed to protect consumers. The ACMA is currently finalising enforcement action for Picklebet. (ACMA)
“BetChamps was given a formal warning and the ACMA is currently finalising enforcement action for Picklebet.”
Listed operators can respond — entries are reviewed by the Bureau and removed when the matter is resolved.
About
Esports specialist plus sports and racing. NT register lists Puntaa's URL as puntcity.com.au; ACMA register points to picklebet.com.
Licence details
- Regulator
- Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission
- Jurisdiction
- NT
- Licensee entity
- Puntaa Pty Ltd
- Licence type
- Sports bookmaker licence
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- 20 July 2026
- Betting platform
- Picklebet · reported by mybettingsites.com
- Launched
- 2020 · reported by mybettingsites.com
- Source
- Official register entry
Licensing details can change — always confirm with the regulator named above.
What does Picklebet offer?
How do I complain about Picklebet?
- Complain to the operator first, in writing, through its published complaints or customer support channel — keep a copy and note the date.
- If the operator does not resolve it, escalate to Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission, the regulator that licenses Picklebet (regulator register entry).
- Note the time limit: the NT Racing and Wagering Commission generally requires betting disputes to be lodged within 60 days of the event you are complaining about.
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