Matched betting can look confusing at first, but once you understand a few basic principles, it’s surprisingly simple — and incredibly profitable. That’s why it still shocks us when services try to gate-keep the basics and charge eye-watering prices for access....
Your Spring Racing Survival Kit
Spring racing is the highlight of the Australian betting calendar. From the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate through to the Melbourne Cup, it’s the period where bookmakers pull out all stops to attract new customers and keep existing ones engaged. For punters, this means...
More Ways to Earn with Bonusbank
Big things are coming to Bonusbank! On June 3rd, we’re launching a refreshed, user-friendly website, introducing a brand-new Basic membership tier, and updating our affiliate program to make it even more rewarding for our community. If you’re already a Bonusbank...
Racing in the Top End, a History and a Future
If you think the Northern Territory’s relationship with betting is a recent thing, think again. The Top End has been obsessed with racing since before air conditioning, literally. The Northern Territory’s passion for racing stretches back to a time when the...
The Lindy Effect and Why Your Accounts Die
When we talk about matched betting, one of the constant challenges is understanding how long our bookmaker accounts will last before being promotion banned (“gubbed”). It’s something every matched bettor experiences, but few attempt to model or...
Who Predicts Australian Elections Better?
Election season is a goldmine for political analysts, but when it comes to predicting results, two camps emerge: traditional polling firms and betting markets. In Australia, we’ve seen high-profile polling failures, leading many to wonder, should we be paying more...
Who’s Really Regulating Australia’s Bookies?
Who’s Really Regulating Australia’s Bookies? The tiny team with massive power and the growing calls for reform.If you’ve ever wondered who’s actually in charge of regulating Australia’s massive online bookmaking industry, the answer might surprise you, its just six...
New ATM Walkthrough
This video explains the features of our recently updated ATM software. Have a question or comment about this video? Join our Discord community to discuss all things matched betting and value...
Matched Betting In Australia
WHAT IS MATCHED BETTING? Matched betting is a no-risk technique that can be used to turn bookmaker bonus bets into cash. This is done by placing two, or more, bets on the same event. By covering all outcomes it is possible to guarantee a profit no matter what happens....
FAQs and Common Concerns About Matched Betting
If you’re new to matched betting, you probably have questions or concerns about how it works, how much you can earn, and whether it’s even worth trying. You’re not alone! At Bonusbank, we’ve helped thousands of beginners get started, and we’ve compiled answers to the...
What Are Middles and How Do I Profit?
If you’re a matched bettor or a smarter punter looking for another low-risk betting strategy, you may have heard of “middles.” Middles are a clever way to take advantage of discrepancies in odds or lines between different bookmakers, offering the potential for a...
The Benefit of Getting Paid Out Early
For matched bettors and savvy punters, bookmaker early payout offers are more than just a fun promotion, they can significantly boost your profits and reduce your risk when betting. At Bonusbank, we’ve developed tools like our 2UP software and early payout calculator...
How Much Can You Make From Matched Betting?
One of the most common questions for anyone starting their matched betting journey is: How much money can I realistically make? The good news is that matched betting is a proven, low-risk method to generate consistent profits. However, how much you earn depends on...
Matched Betting vs. Other Side Hustles: What You Need to know!
Matched betting is often hailed as one of the best side hustles for earning consistent, low-risk profits. But how does it stack up against other popular side hustles? In this article, we’ll break down the pros and cons of matched betting compared to alternatives like...
Why Matched Betting Is Great for Students
For students looking to earn extra income, matched betting offers a flexible, low-risk way to make money while balancing classes, assignments, and social life. Unlike traditional part-time jobs that require fixed schedules and long hours, matched betting can be done...
Why Bookies Love Multis
If you’ve spent any time around betting sites, you’ve probably noticed bookmakers heavily promoting multis. They offer tempting odds boosts, multi-insurance deals, and flashy marketing campaigns encouraging bettors to combine multiple bets into one ticket. But have...
The No-Lay Spectrum and Commission Increase
Should You Switch to No-Lay Betting After Betfair’s Commission Increase? With Betfair increasing commission rates for Australian and New Zealand customers, many matched bettors are asking: Is it time to ditch laying bets altogether? The no-lay approach has always been...
Matched Betting and Horse Racing
Horse racing is one of the most exciting sports for matched betting, offering a wide range of opportunities to profit from bookmaker promotions. With daily races and frequent bonuses like refunds and odds boosts, horse racing can be a goldmine for bettors. At...
Betfair Commission Increase
From March 25th, 2025, Betfair is increasing their commission rates for customers in Australia and New Zealand — while it’s not great news, it’s also not the end of the world. What’s Changing? Here’s a quick breakdown of the new Market Base Rates (MBRs): These are the...
New Discord Racing Bot
The number of bots on our server—and the value of a Bonusbank membership—has just gone up again! This week, we’re excited to introduce Jarvis, our latest racing bot, designed to make profiting from racing promos even easier. For over a year, Premium+ and Pro members...