Australian Open 2026: Get Ready for Matched Betting

Updated January 16, 2026 • 6 min read

🎾 January 18 – February 1, 2026

The Australian Open starts in 2 days. Promotions are already appearing for tennis, and more will likely drop once the main draw begins. If you’re not set up yet, now’s the time.

This guide covers what you need to know: how matched betting works, what types of promotions tend to appear for tennis, and how to prepare so you can act quickly when opportunities arise.

Tournament Overview

Jan 18 First Round

Feb 1 Finals

14 Days

256 Players

The defending champions are Jannik Sinner (men’s) and Madison Keys (women’s). Sinner is the strong favourite to three-peat, with Carlos Alcaraz his main challenger. On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka leads the betting ahead of Iga Swiatek.

But here’s the thing: as a matched bettor, you don’t need to pick winners. You’re extracting value from promotions, not gambling on results.

What Is Matched Betting?

If you’re new to this, here’s the short version:

Bookmakers offer promotions to attract customers – bonus bets, odds boosts, refund offers. Matched betting uses mathematics to extract value from these promotions regardless of the sporting outcome.

By placing calculated bets that cover all outcomes, you lock in profit from the promotional value. It doesn’t matter who wins the match.

🎾 Why Tennis Works for Matched Betting

Tennis is a two-outcome sport – one player wins, one loses. No draws. This makes the maths simpler than sports like football where you have three possible outcomes.

The Australian Open also generates decent betting interest, which means better liquidity on betting exchanges when you need to place lay bets.

What Promotions to Look For

Bookmaker promotions vary from year to year, but here are the types that typically appear during Grand Slams:

Multi-Bet Boosts

These are already appearing for tennis. Some bookies are offering bonus payouts on head-to-head multis covering Australian Open qualifiers and lead-up events like the United Cup, Brisbane International, Adelaide International, and Hobart International. Check the Bonusbank Promos page for current opportunities.

Odds Boosts

Enhanced odds on specific markets, usually for high-profile matches. These tend to have stake limits (often around $20-25), but they’re straightforward to convert when they appear.

Deposit or Bet-and-Get Offers

Some bookmakers tie promotional offers to major events. These vary significantly, so check the terms carefully.

📱 Promos Are Already Live

We’re tracking tennis promotions on the Bonusbank Promos page now. More will appear as the tournament progresses – get set up so you don’t miss anything.

Get Set Up Before January 18

Promotions often have short windows. If you’re scrambling to verify accounts or deposit funds after a promo drops, you might miss it. Here’s what to do now:

Pre-Tournament Checklist

Open bookmaker accounts – The more accounts you have, the more opportunities you can access
Complete identity verification – This can take 24-48 hours, so don’t leave it until the last minute
Fund your accounts – Have working capital ready to deploy
Set up a betting exchange account – You’ll need this for lay bets (Betfair is the main option in Australia)
Join Bonusbank – We’re posting opportunities as they appear throughout the tournament

If you’re completely new to matched betting, the Australian Open is a good time to learn. Work through the Bonusbank training today so you understand the fundamentals before more promos start appearing.

🎾 Promos Are Live – Don’t Miss Out

Join Bonusbank to access our Promos page, training guides, and odds-matching tools. Tennis promotions are already appearing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I make during the Australian Open?

It depends entirely on what promotions bookmakers release. We can’t predict specific amounts – profit comes from the promos available, your time to complete them, and the number of bookmaker accounts you hold. We’ll post opportunities as they appear so you can make the most of what’s on offer.

Do I need to understand tennis?

No. Matched betting is mathematics, not sports knowledge. You don’t need to know players, rankings, or match strategy. The calculations work regardless of who wins.

Is matched betting legal?

Yes, it’s 100% legal in Australia. You’re using bookmaker promotions as intended – just more strategically than most. Profits are tax-free under Australian law.

What if I’m new to matched betting?

Get started now – there’s still time before the main draw begins. Work through the Bonusbank training guides today to understand the basics, then you’ll be ready to tackle opportunities during the tournament. Start with simpler offers before attempting multi-bet strategies.

How much time does it take?

Each opportunity takes 10-20 minutes once you know what you’re doing. Check the Promos page once or twice a day during the tournament to see what’s available. You can do as much or as little as fits your schedule.

The Bottom Line

The Australian Open brings two weeks of tennis and bookmaker promotions are already appearing. More will drop once the main draw begins on January 18.

Your job right now: get your accounts set up, verified, and funded. That way you’re ready to act when opportunities appear rather than watching from the sidelines.

We’re posting opportunities to the Bonusbank Promos page throughout the tournament. See you there.

🎾 Don’t Miss Out

Get set up now so you’re ready for Australian Open promos.