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RealBookie matched betting guide

How to turn RealBookie 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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RealBookie at a glance

StatusOpen
PlatformBetMakers
Licensed inVIC
Bonus bets expire7 days

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

Promos RealBookie runs

Promo types we have recorded at RealBookie 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
  • SportOdds or winnings boost

How to matched bet with RealBookie

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

BetAusBetEstate

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

What members see for RealBookie

🔒 Safety rating, account notes and live promos

Members see our safety rating for RealBookie, 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 RealBookie?

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

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

When do RealBookie bonus bets expire?

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

What platform does RealBookie use?

RealBookie runs on the BetMakers platform, like BetAus, BetEstate. Bookies on the same platform share the same website and betting system, so once you know one, the rest work the same way.

Is RealBookie licensed in Australia?

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

Is RealBookie safe to use?

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

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