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BetMax matched betting guide

How to turn BetMax 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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BetMax at a glance

StatusOpen
PlatformApolloTech
Licensed inNT

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

How to matched bet with BetMax

  1. Open an accountSign up with BetMax and a Betfair account, and read the terms of any offer you want to use.
  2. Place the qualifying betBack a selection at BetMax 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.

BetMax 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 BetMax 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 12/30 hour suspension (no void on playoffs)
  • Baseball (MLB) double headers: As normal

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

What members see for BetMax

🔒 Safety rating, account notes and live promos

Members see our safety rating for BetMax, 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 BetMax?

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

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

What platform does BetMax use?

BetMax runs on the ApolloTech platform. Bookies on the same platform share the same website and betting system, so once you know one, the rest work the same way.

Is BetMax licensed in Australia?

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

Is BetMax safe to use?

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

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