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PicnicBet matched betting guide

How to turn PicnicBet bonus bets and promos into cash with matched betting, what platform it runs on, and the rules to check before you bet.

$50 → $35+A $50 bonus bet is typically worth $35 or more in cash once you convert it with matched betting.
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PicnicBet at a glance

StatusOpen
PlatformBetMakers
Licensed inVIC
Bonus bets expire90 days

From Bonusbank's bookie records. Bookies change their terms, so always check the offer terms before you bet.

How to matched bet with PicnicBet

  1. Open an accountSign up with PicnicBet and a Betfair account, and read the terms of any offer you want to use.
  2. Place the qualifying betBack a selection at PicnicBet and lay the same selection at Betfair, so you lose only a few cents whatever happens.
  3. Convert the bonus betWhen the bonus bet arrives, back and lay again. You keep roughly 70 to 80 percent of it as cash, whichever way the result goes.
Example: a $50 bonus bet backed at 5.00 and laid at 5.20, with 5% commission +$36.89

Example odds only, not a current offer. See the full bonus bet guide for the calculator.

Sister bookies on the same platform

These bookies also run on BetMakers. The website and betting system work the same way, so each one is another set of bonus bets and promos.

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PicnicBet rules to check before you lay

If a bookie settles a bet differently to Betfair, one side can be void while the other loses. These are the PicnicBet rules we have on record.

  • Tennis: All bets void unless first set completed
  • Baseball (MLB) head to head: Stand - 5 or 4.5 innings. Void on 24 hour suspension
  • Baseball (MLB) double headers: As normal

Source: PicnicBet sports rules. Rules change, so check the latest version.

What members see for PicnicBet

🔒 Safety rating, account notes and live promos

Members see our safety rating for PicnicBet, notes on how it treats accounts, and every live promo with its value, before they deposit a cent.

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Questions people ask

Can you matched bet with PicnicBet?

Yes. You back a bet at PicnicBet and lay the same selection at Betfair, so the result does not matter. It works for its bonus bets and its regular promos.

Does PicnicBet have a promo code?

Not for signing up. Australian rules stop bookies offering a bonus or promo code just for opening an account, so be wary of any site that promises one. Once you have an account, PicnicBet runs promos for existing customers, and matched betting turns them into cash. Bonusbank members see every current PicnicBet promo in the promo database.

When do PicnicBet bonus bets expire?

Our records show PicnicBet bonus bets expire after 90 days. Always check the terms when you receive one, and convert it before it runs out.

What platform does PicnicBet use?

PicnicBet runs on the BetMakers platform, like BetaBets, BetLegends, BetLocal, BetSupreme. Bookies on the same platform share the same website and betting system, so once you know one, the rest work the same way.

Is PicnicBet licensed in Australia?

PicnicBet is licensed in Victoria, according to our bookie records. You can check any bookie on the relevant state regulator's register.

Is PicnicBet safe to use?

Bonusbank members get a safety rating and account notes for every bookie, including PicnicBet, before they deposit. Start on the free plan to learn how matched betting works.

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