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PlayUp Betting Overview

«The PlayUp website review was prepared by the Match.Center experts, who analysed all the functional capacity of the betting company. PlayUp is an all-Australian betting company with its headquarters in Sydney. In addition to Australia, the bookmaker operates in the USA, India and New Zealand, as well as plans to expand. It mainly focuses on betting on horses, harness and greyhounds; however, the bookmaker provides a wide range of betting markets and national average margin to soccer, the NFL, tennis and basketball fans. The betting company attracts new customers with the stable apps for Android and iOS, 24/7 support service, as well as offers the best fantasy sports betting platform. To learn more about these and other features of the bookmaker, read our PlayUp review».


— Andrew Heaford — 

In Australia, online betting shops are banned for under-18s. Play responsibly, on safe sites that are licensed by the authorised regulatory bodies.

PlayUp Aussie Basic Information

Official Website

https://www.playup.com.au

Brand’s Owner

PlayUp Interactive Pty Ltd

Founded

2019

Calculator

Not available

Mobile Platform

Android and iOS

Address

48 Epsom Road

Zetland NSW 2017

License

Licensed in Northern Territory, Australia by NT Racing Commission

Live Streaming

No

Support

Email, live chat, telephone

Welcome Bonus

-

Payment Methods for Australian customers

Credit / Debit card, POLi Payments, bank transfer, cash up

PlayUp Australia Pros & Cons

Pros:
  • 24/7 customer support service;
  • Great data centre with statistics for greyhound racing, horses and harness racing;
  • Tips section;
  • Live betting;
  • Live chat;
  • Same Game Multi.
Cons:
  • No streaming;
  • No statistics for other sports;
  • A small selection of payment services.

PlayUp Reviews and Users Ratings

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OveralL Rating - 7
6
Line
4
Payments
9
Registration & Customer Support
9
Ease of Navigation & Design

PlayUp Website, Mobile Version & App Screenshots

PlayUp website

PlayUp website

How to Bet with PlayUp

The PlayUp betting company entered the Australian market in 2019, and during this time it has gained quite a reputation. At the bookmaker, the largest selection of betting markets is provided for top soccer matches and the NFL games. Horse racing, greyhound racing and harness hold a special place on the betting site, so if these are the sports you like to bet on, you should stay there for longer. To find out more about how to sign up, verify your account and start betting, see below in this PlayUp review.

How to Sign Up For PlayUp

On PlayUp website, the registration procedure is very simple: it does not take much time and is the same for all platforms. Start with clicking on the «Sign Up» button in the top right corner. Then you need to fill out a form, in which to indicate:

  • First and last names;
  • E-mail;
  • Date of birth;
  • Mobile phone number;
  • Country and residence address;
  • Login and password.

Optionally, you can set deposit limits. Click «Create account» to finish the account creation. Registration via third-party services (Google, PayPal etc.) is not available, so enter your data carefully, bacause it will need to be confirmed to start betting on the PlayUp website.

sign-up form on the Play Up betting site

sign-up form on the Play Up betting site

PlayUp Verification

You need to verify your account within 72 hours, once created. To do this, send a scan or a photo of your ID and one more document confirming your identity (your Medicare Card, Passport or Driver's License) or address (your Utility Bill, Phone Bill, Bank Statement or Rental Agreement) to the bookmaker’s email [email protected].

How to Place a Bet on PlayUp Online

To place a bet via the bookmaker’s sports betting site or app, you need to:

  • Sign up or log in to PlayUp account.
  • In the top left corner of the sports betting site menu or in the lower menu of the app, in the “Sports” tab, select the necessary sport to bet on.

  • Open the selection of sports betting markets of the chosen match or select one of immediately offered sports markets.
  • Click on the odds, and the bet will be automatically added to the bet slip, where you can enter the stake amount.
  • To create a multi bet, select another few sports betting markets.
  • Click on the “Bet now” button in the bet slip.
sports betting on the bookmaker’s site

sports betting on the bookmaker’s site

“Sports” section in the PlayUp betting app

“Sports” section in the PlayUp betting app

Australian PlayUp Payment Methods

On PlayUp, the minimum deposit amount is $10, the maximum one depends on the deposit method. Withdrawals become available after you have wagered your deposit amount at least once. You can use a bank transfer or other payment methods on the website. PlayUp offers four deposit options:

  • Credit/debit cards. Visa, Maestro or Mastercard will do;
  • EFT — bank transfer;
  • POLi — an Australian analogue of PayPal;
  • CashUp — cash in store. You can find the address of the nearest deposit point on the PlayUp betting site.

You are not allowed to deposit more than $500 into your betting account before it is fully verified. And most importantly – you can withdraw funds only via bank transfer.

Method

Min Deposit

Max Deposit

Deposit Time Frame

Min withdrawal

Max Withdrawal

Withdrawal Time Frame

Fees

Visa/Mastercard

$10

Unlimited

Instant

-

-

-

None

POLi

$10

Unlimited

Up to 24 hours

-

-

-

None

Bank Transfer

$10

Unlimited

Up to 24 hours

$10

Unlimited

Up to a day

None

Cash

$10

Unlimited

Up to 24 hours

-

-

-

None

How to Make a Deposit on PlayUp

To make a deposit use your PlayUp account:

  • In the top right corner, open the drop-down menu that is hidden in your login. You can also switch to the deposit page by clicking on the green “Deposit” button.
  • Select one of the four deposit methods.

  • Enter your details and the necessary deposit amount.
  • Switch to the page of the payment tool to complete the transaction or select a suitable deposit point on the map.
«Deposit» button on the desktop site

«Deposit» button on the desktop site

The deposit procedures on the mobile site version and in the app are identical:

  • On the home page, click on the account status or on the three horizontal lines and select the “Deposit” tab.
  • In the opened window, specify the deposit method.

  • Enter your deposit amount.
  • Confirm the transaction on the site of the payment system.

All deposit methods take up to 24 hours; the exception is a direct deposit with a bank card that is processed immediately. For verified customers, there are no deposit limits.

Deposit buttons for smartphones

Deposit buttons for smartphones

How to Withdraw from PlayUp

At the time of writing this review, only bank transfer is available for funds withdrawals. Keep in mind that, by contrast with account deposit, funds withdrawals require verification. To withdraw funds on the site, you need to:

  • Find and click on the “Withdraw” button located in the right menu.
  • Enter the withdrawal amount.

  • Create a funds withdrawal request.
  • Wait for the credit of funds.

If a funds withdrawal request is created on a weekday before 4PM Sydney time, the withdrawal amount will be credited on the same day by 9PM. If later, then money will arrive the next working day. PlayUp does not set any withdrawal limits.

“Withdraw” button on the desktop site

“Withdraw” button on the desktop site

What Sports Does PlayUp Offer?

PlayUp pays special attention to betting on racing markets, including harness racing, classic horse racing, as well as greyhounds. For all of this, there is a separate section, where you can check the weather and the track condition, as well as study statistics and competition schedules. In addition to races, with PlayUp, you can bet on a league of traditional sports. There's a huge range of popular markets and more:

  • American football;
  • Australian rules football;
  • Baseball;
  • Basketball;
  • Bowls;
  • Boxing;
  • Cricket;
  • Cycling;
  • Darts;
  • Golf;
  • Handball;
  • Ice hockey;
  • MMA;
  • Motor racing;
  • Netball;
  • Rugby;
  • Snooker;
  • Soccer;
  • Surfing;
  • Table tennis;
  • Tennis;
  • Volleyball.

Sometimes, PlayUp offers special markets to bet on major sporting events. For example, at the 2022 World Cup, the dedicated fans of the Australia national soccer team could bet on their team to win at least one match. Moreover, on PlayUp, you can try your luck with betting on political and public events, as well as try to predict Oscar winners or the party to win the Australian elections.

Traditional Australian Sports

Cricket

The Australia national cricket team is a multiple world champion; its TV audience grows every year.

PlayUp offers a decent selection of markets to bet on cricket, although it is slightly inferior to that of the competitors. You can bet on the winner, total match sixes, the time of the first over, as well as place even/odd bets and singles on the top match player.

Netball

It is a unique sport, because it is traditionally a women’s one. Like cricket, this game came to Australia from Great Britain, where it began as an adaptation of basketball. Its key difference from the original is that, in netball, you cannot run with the ball, so the game becomes more team-based and less contact-based. Australia is a tenfold world champion in netball; this sport is the most popular one among Australian women.

On PlayUp, you can bet on the winner of the upcoming World Cup, however, in other betting companies, they do not offer betting on this distinctive sport at all. By the way, the odds for the 11th win of the Australia national team are 1.85.

Australian rules football

Australian rules football is somewhat like rugby, American football and even soccer. This is a very dynamic sport, and that is why it attracts many spectators to the stands. According to the Sportingtelligence data from 2017, the Australian Football League is the fourth most attended tournament in the world after the NFL, the Bundesliga and the English Premier League.

The Australian men’s championship starts only in March, so, currently, only outrights on the winners and the top player of the season are available. In the women’s league, you can bet on a particular team to win the match, a half or a quarter of the match, as well as to place handicaps.

Horse Racing

For PlayUp, traditional Australian sports are not a priority, but horse racing betting is the true king of the hill. A special site section has been developed for this sport, which is placed separately in both the top and side menus, to make it easy for bettors to switch to it. In addition to detailed participants, weather and track statistics, you can view competition schedules and place outrights.

PlayUp offers over 30 betting competitions all over the world in various sports.

Soccer

It is for soccer that PlayUp offers the best selection of markets to bet on amongst the range of sports. The bookmaker pays special attention to top soccer championships, European Cups, major national team tournaments and national championships.

For major soccer matches, there is a huge range of betting markets. You can place 1/X/2, O/U, handicap, goals scored and even/odd bets at good odds. Betting on goal scorers and statistics is not available.

Tennis

In the country that hosts one of the four Grand Slam tournaments, special attention is paid to tennis. In terms of the width of the range of betting markets, PlayUp outperforms their competitors, however, it can hardly be called perfect. Sometimes, for medium-scale tournaments, there is only one market to bet on.

You can place 1/X/2, exact score, set winner, O/U and handicap bets on competitions, involving top tennis players at good odds.

Basketball

On PlayUp, there are lots of basketball tournaments and competitions, ranging from NBA and FIBA tournaments to Romanian and Slovak championships. It is clear that for top basketball tornaments, the bookmaker provides a better selection of betting markets, however, you can also place winner, handicap, even/odd and O/U bets on a match of the Romanian championship.

The bookmaker’s range of markets to bet on the NBA is slightly worse, compared to that of the competitors, but still at a decent level, it only lacks betting on individual player statistics.

PlayUp live betting

In the early 2000s in Australia, compulsive gambling has exacerbated. According to the government, Victorians betted $1500 a year per capita. It was decided to issue a strict law, regulating the operation of betting companies. It was called the Interactive Gambling Act and was adopted in 2001. It restricted the operation of bookmakers, and most importantly, it prohibited In Play betting. So you can't find live sports betting markets now.

For more than 20 years the law has not changed that much, so there is no live betting on PlayUp, you can place In Play bets only by calling the bookmaker directly for phone betting. To do this:

  • Go to the left “Bet Live” menu;
  • Select an event and click on the necessary market and its odds;

  • A table with the In Play betting rules will appear;
  • Call 1800 888 001, tell your username and a market you want to bet on.
Phone betting example

Phone betting example

The operator will accept your bet and debit your account after verifying the required information. You can check the current odds and events on the bookmaker’s site in the “Bet Live” section.

If you want to place In Play bets on PlayUp, then we recommend that you make time for it when you can tranquilly watch the match and analyse its progress. Be sure to keep your phone at hand and find a broadcast in advance, as there is no live streaming on PlayUp.

Streaming on PlayUp

The bookmaker does not offer video broadcasts of matches or streaming of Esports events. Moreover, on PlayUp, there are no infographics, and statistics are available only in the horse racing section. In this regard, the bookmaker has room to grow.

PlayUp App

You can download the betting app to your smartphone from the App Store or the Google Play Store. Just enter “PlayUp” in the search bar of the markets or follow the link on the betting site.

PlayUp App for iPhone

Software download instructions:

  • Open the PlayUp site from your smartphone;
  • Click on the three lines on the top right;

  • Follow the link to go to the App Store to download the iOS app version;
  • Also, you can find the app directly in the store by entering “PlayUp” into the search bar;
  • Click “Download”, the app will be automatically installed and ready for operation.
App in the App Store

App in the App Store

PlayUp for Android

To install the app on the Android smartphone:

  • Go to the bookmaker’s site using your smartphone, on which you want to install the app.
  • Click on the three green lines in the top right corner.

  • On the page that opens, follow the link to download the app from Google Play.
  • You can also find the app directly in the store using the search.
App in Google Play

App in Google Play

Links in the mobile site version

Links in the mobile site version

The PlayUp apps for Android and iOS differ from the betting site. They have the same design, the same user-friendly navigation, but the buttons are located a bit differently.  On the home screen, horse racing is, naturally, the focal point. To switch to this section, there is a button in the bottom menu. At the top right, customers can log in or sign up. A little bit lower in the centre, there are three tabs:

  • “Racing” provides upcoming races in various sports, it is open by default;
  • “Sports”: helps to switch to a tab with the selection of the most interesting sporting events, including NBA and World Cup matches, UFC bouts and other top events. e.g. English Premier League games;
  • “Promotions” is a tab with PlayUp bonuses, it is available only after authorisation.
PlayUp app

PlayUp app

The app also has a bottom menu with four additional sections:

  • “Home” is for switching back to the home page with races and banners;
  • “Racing” includes schedules of upcoming events, statistics, weather, track condition, filters by sports – so, basically, everything you need for horse racing betting;
  • “Sports”, in addition to horse racing, includes all sports presented on PlayUp, which are collected in a convenient alphabetical catalogue. The top competitions are presented in a separate list;
  • “More” provides contact with the support team via live chat, participation in bookmaker’s promotions and viewing of betting history.

Developer

PLAYUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Cost

Free

Software

Android, iOS

Age Limit

18+

Language

English

Currencies

AUD

Depositing methods

Credit/Debit Card, Electronic Funds Transfer, POLi Payments, cash up

Withdrawal methods

Bank transfer

License

Licensed in Northern Territory, Australia by NT Racing Commission

Security certificates

-

Despite the fact that we consider the work of app to be impeccable, in the app Store and Google play, it has a very low rating – less than 3.5. However, do not make it a big deal, as, in most cases, people complain about the operation of the bookmaker itself or their losses, and not about the software.

PlayUp Promotions

Under the Australian law on Consumer Protection (NCRF), from May 27, 2019, advertising of gambling, including betting, is prohibited countrywide. Bookmakers are prohibited for TV advertising only at certain hours and during sporting events, while betting bonuses and promotions are prohibited for advertising under any circumstances. Only authorised customers can view promotions. That is why we recommend that you fully read the review, make the necessary conclusions and sign up for PlayUp, if it is the perfect fit for you.

PlayUp Australia Bonuses

In this PlayUp review, we cannot talk about both promotions and bonuses due to Australian law. However, we advise you to read our article on the types of bonuses that can be offered at Australian bookmakers. To personally find out which bonuses are available on the website, you need to create a PlayUp account.

What Else You Should Know before You Start Betting with PlayUp

PlayUp is a young betting company, which is very proud of its origin. “Proudly Australian” is one of the bookmaker’s slogans. The bookmaker originated in 2019 in the merger of several other betting companies, including ClassicBet and Mad Bookie.

The bookmaker is especially suitable for racing betting lovers, as the entire site interface is designed specifically for this sport. On the betting site, both local and international competitions, accompanied by statistics and the necessary information, are available.

There are also bets on more common sports: soccer, tennis, basketball – in total, 20+ sports. Every month, the bookmaker offers over 65,000 markets to bet on in the pre-match mode and 45,000 – for In Play betting. Also, the company has several betting features, which we will describe further in the PlayUp review.

Key Features of PlayUp Betting

PlayUp offers their customers to try the following betting features:

  • The Draftstars platform, which allows you to play fantasy sports for money. You can build whole leagues or play one-day matches. It is pretty simple: select players into your team and get points for their effective actions in real competitions. The more points, the more money. There's a range of sports offered. The AFL, the American sports, i.e. the NFL, the NHL, the NBA, the English Premier League and many other tournaments are available for play.
  • The Same Game Multi option implies that you can make an accumulator that contains multiple markets from the same match.
  • Expert Tips is a blog, where forecasts and expert opinions are posted daily.

PlayUp Odds

On average, on PlayUp, the margin is at the normal level for Australia of 5-6%. The basketball margin should be noted separately – it is lower, compared to that of competitors, and is in the range of 3-5%. The soccer and tennis margins are competitive.

Sport

League

Date

Match

Margin of 1x2 in %

Margin of totals in %

Soccer

World Cup

22/11/2022

France - Australia

6.33%

6.06%

Soccer

Australian A-League

9/12/2022

Brisbane Roar - Adelaide United

9.85%

7.86%

Soccer

2. Liga Slovakia

15/11/2022

FK Slavoj Trebisov - STK 1914 Samorin

11.35%

8.14%

Basketball

NBA

17/11/2022

Toronto Raptors - Miami Heat

4.95%

5.0%

Basketball

Euroliga

17/11/2022

Anadolu Efes - FC Barcelona Regal

6.22%

5.87%

Basketball

Australia WNBL

19/11/2022

Adelaide Lightning Women - Sydney Uni Flames Women

5.90%

6.38%

Tennis

ATP World Tour Finals

16/11/2022

Stefanos Tsitsipas - Daniil Medvedev

6.00%

5.87%

Tennis

WTA Buenos Aires

16/11/2022

Tamara Zidansek - Darya Astakhova

5.91%

6.06%

Tennis

ATP Challenger Champaign

16/11/2022

Evan Zhu v Strong Kirchheimer

6.04%

6.06%

For example, let’s take the first match of the 2022 World Cup held between Qatar and Ecuador. For the match outcomes, the bookmaker set the following odds: 3.30 - 3.00 - 2.30 (Home team to win – Draw – Away team to win). Let’s calculate the commission by the following formula: (1/3.30 + 1/3.00 + 1/2.30 - 1) x 100 = 7.11%. It is a little bit high for a match of such a level.

PlayUp odds for the World Cup match between Qatar and Ecuador

PlayUp odds for the World Cup match between Qatar and Ecuador

As we noted above, the basketball margin looks a little bit more interesting. Let’s analyse it on the example of the NBA match between the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs. For the match outcomes, the bookmaker set the following odds: 1.36 - 3.20 (Home team to win – Away team to win). Let’s calculate the commission by the following formula: (1/1.36 + 1/3.20 - 1) x 100 = 4.78%.

PlayUp odds for the NBA match between the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs

PlayUp odds for the NBA match between the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs

An example of the tennis margin calculation. The ATP. Stefanos Tsitsipas — Andrey Rublev. The bookmaker set the following odds for the match winner: 1.70 - 2.12. Let’s insert these numbers into our formula: (1/1.70 + 1/2.12 - 1) x 100 = 5.99%. The margin is average for a match of this level.

PlayUp odds for the ATP World Tour Finals match

PlayUp odds for the ATP World Tour Finals match

PlayUp Security

PlayUp is a trustworthy bookmaker of Australia. Why is it safe to bet with PlayUp?

  • The bookmaker does not violate strict Australian laws: it does not advertise bonuses, requires verification and does not accept In Play bets via the site or app.
  • PlayUp operates under a valid licence, granted by the Northern Territory Racing Commission, pursuant to a Sports Bookmaker Licence. Moreover, all the information on the bookmaker’s activity is publicly available, and you can find it at the bottom of the betting site.

  • PlayUp urges their clients not to become obsessed with betting and offers several self-exclusion options for gambling addicts.
  • The bookmaker cooperates with national federations of cricket, rugby, Football Federation Australia, and other respected organisations.

Customer Service at PlayUp

The customer support operates almost impeccably. The betting site provides a quick and user-friendly live chat; the team is polite and answers any questions without requiring customer registration. In addition to the chat, on PlayUp, you can call 1800 752 987 or write to [email protected]. Also, the betting site provides a section with the most frequently asked questions, starting with a password change and ending with In Play betting by phone.

Tips and Tricks for Betting at PlayUp

PlayUp is one of the leaders in the local betting market, despite the young age. And our tips are suitable for betting with other bookmakers, not only in Australia.

  • The PlayUp site, mobile site version and app are intuitive. However, it is better to spend some time on closer analysis: ask yourself if the interface annoys you and assess the markets offered by the betting company to decide exactly whether the bookmaker suits you.
  • Please note that you need to call the bookmaker to place In Play bets.
  • After losing, do not try to win back, whatever it takes. Set aside a certain amount you are ready to lose and strictly follow the limit.
  • PlayUp is very active in offering betting on horse racing; but if you are not good at it, you’d better place bets on sports you are familiar with.
  • Focus on only your own opinion, so that you will not blame anyone else for your failures. Read predictions of experts and analysts, but always make your own decisions.
  • Do not let the high odds of accumulators cloud your mind: in the long run, single bets will be more profitable.

PlayUp Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to bet with PlayUp?

Absolutely. PlayUp is a legal betting company that has the NT Racing Commission licence to operate in Australia.

Does PlayUp offer sign up bonuses?

You can find the answer to this question only after registering with the bookmaker, since, under Australian law, advertising of promotions is strictly prohibited, even if it is just a PlayUp review.

What deposit and withdrawal methods does PlayUp support?

Account depositing is available via credit/debit cards, Electronic Funds Transfer, POLi Payments, CashUp. If you want to deposit cash, then you can find the addresses of the nearest deposit points on the betting site.

Does PlayUp provide In Play betting and live streaming?

You can place In Play bets only by calling 1800 888 001, the law of Australia prohibits accepting such bets via an app or site. On PlayUp, streaming is not available.

Is PlayUp suitable for beginners?

PlayUp offers one of the best apps in the betting market of Australia, which will perfectly suit beginners who want to master betting. They will also like a wide range of sports markets to bet on major sporting events.

What types of bets does PlayUp offer?

On PlayUp, you can place single, system and accumulator bets. It should be noted that the bookmaker allows to add multiple markets for one match in accumulators.

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