Is PointsBet licensed in Australia?
PointsBet (Pointsbet Australia Pty Ltd) is licensed by Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NT). Licence status: active. Last verified 20 July 2026.
PointsBet is on the Bureau's avoid list
An operator appears on the avoid list only for significant misconduct confirmed by a regulator, court or the operator's own admission — never allegations alone. Read the full criteria and the current avoid list.
- 2025-01-01 — An ACMA investigation found that PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd contravened Part 7B of the Interactive Gambling Act — the BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register rules — by sending 508 regulated electronic messages to addresses it was reckless to the fact belonged to a self-excluded individual. The ACMA accepted an enforceable undertaking. (ACMA)
Listed operators can respond — entries are reviewed by the Bureau and removed when the matter is resolved.
About
Licensee: Pointsbet Australia Pty Ltd. Known for fixed odds + spread-style PointsBetting product.
Licence details
- Regulator
- Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission
- Jurisdiction
- NT
- Licensee entity
- Pointsbet Australia Pty Ltd
- Licence type
- Sports bookmaker licence
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- 20 July 2026
- Betting platform
- PointsBet · reported by mybettingsites.com
- Source
- Official register entry
Licensing details can change — always confirm with the regulator named above.
What does PointsBet offer?
How do I complain about PointsBet?
- 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 PointsBet (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.
Licence history
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