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BetFocus matched betting guide

How to turn BetFocus 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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BetFocus at a glance

StatusOpen
PlatformPuntersTech
Licensed inNSW
Bonus bets expire7 days

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

Promos BetFocus runs

Promo types we have recorded at BetFocus recently. Members see every live offer, with the value and the strategy to use, in the promo database.

  • RacingRefund if it runs 2nd or 3rd

How to matched bet with BetFocus

  1. Open an accountSign up with BetFocus and a Betfair account, and read the terms of any offer you want to use.
  2. Place the qualifying betBack a selection at BetFocus 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 PuntersTech. The website and betting system work the same way, so each one is another set of bonus bets and promos.

TeamBet

BetFocus 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 BetFocus rules we have on record.

  • Tennis: All bets void unless full game completed
  • Baseball (MLB) head to head: Stand - 5 or 4.5 innings. Includes extra innings. Void - on game not completed by end of next calendar day if suspended (no void on playoffs), change of nominated pitcher if offered
  • Baseball (MLB) double headers: As normal

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

What members see for BetFocus

🔒 Safety rating, account notes and live promos

Members see our safety rating for BetFocus, 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 BetFocus?

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

Does BetFocus 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, BetFocus runs promos for existing customers, and matched betting turns them into cash. Bonusbank members see every current BetFocus promo in the promo database.

When do BetFocus bonus bets expire?

Our records show BetFocus bonus bets expire after 7 days. Always check the terms when you receive one, and convert it before it runs out.

What platform does BetFocus use?

BetFocus runs on the PuntersTech platform, like TeamBet. Bookies on the same platform share the same website and betting system, so once you know one, the rest work the same way.

Is BetFocus licensed in Australia?

BetFocus is licensed in New South Wales, according to our bookie records. You can check any bookie on the relevant state regulator's register.

Is BetFocus safe to use?

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

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