The twelve checks as a list you can run yourself
Twelve checks let you test an Australian bookmaker before you open an account: the register entry, licence holder and authority, ABN, time-out, deposit limit, BetStop, reminders, deposit methods, minimum deposit, ID verification, app listing and support. Run the first three before anything else; do not deposit until they are settled. Checks defined as at 13 November 2026.
How to use the list
Each check has three possible results. Found means you read the item on a page that opened. Not found on the page checked means the page opened and the item was not there.
Not confirmed means the page or register could not be read, or the record was unclear.
Write the result and the date next to each check. A result with no link and no date is not a result.
Where this stands: three results, each tied to a page you opened and a date you wrote down.
The twelve checks
| Code | Check | Where to look | Found when |
|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | Register entry | ACMA register of licensed interactive gambling providers | Brand and domain are in one record |
| C02 | Licence holder and authority | The same register record | Both are named |
| C03 | ABN active | ABN Lookup, using the licence holder's ABN | Status Active, with a start date |
| C04 | Time-out | The bookmaker's responsible-gambling page | A time-out is described |
| C05 | Deposit limit | The same page | A deposit limit is described |
| C06 | Self-exclusion and BetStop | The same page and betstop.gov.au | Closure or self-exclusion is described and BetStop is linked |
| C07 | Reminders and activity statement | The same page | Time reminders or an activity statement are described |
| C08 | Deposit methods | The bookmaker's banking page | Methods are listed |
| C09 | Minimum deposit | The banking page | A minimum is stated in A$ |
| C10 | ID and 18+ verification | The bookmaker's help pages or terms | ID and age checks are described |
| C11 | App listing | App Store and Google Play | A listing is found, with version and update date |
| C12 | Support | Help and contact pages | A channel and hours are stated |
Where this stands: twelve checks in four groups: identity, tools, money and service.
When to stop
For C01, C02 and C03, a result of Not found or Not confirmed means: do not deposit. Run the five licence steps again and recheck the exact domain.
For C04 to C12, a result of Not found on the page checked is not proof the feature is missing. Ask the bookmaker in writing and keep the reply. Decide for yourself whether you are comfortable without an answer.
Stop and read the warning signs of an unlicensed site if the domain is not in the register, if the site offers credit cards or crypto for deposits or if it offers online in-play betting. Each of those is banned in Australia.
Where this stands: the first three checks decide whether you go on; the other nine inform your choice.
Red flags beyond the twelve
- A domain that differs from the register by one letter.
- Pressure to deposit now, or a countdown.
- A claim that you cannot lose, or a promised return.
- Payment by credit card, credit-based wallet or crypto, banned for betting since 11 June 2024.
- No mention of BetStop or Gambling Help Online anywhere.
A promise of a win is a stop sign by itself, because no bookmaker or tipster can promise one.
Where this stands: five red flags are listed as prompts to go back to the register.
Where to go next
Set your limit before you deposit: setting a deposit limit. If you want to exclude yourself instead, read BetStop explained and the registration steps.
You can run all twelve checks without this site. The links are the ACMA register, ABN Lookup, BetStop and Gambling Help Online.
Where this stands: every check can be repeated with public pages and a date.
Sources
18+ and where to get help
18+ only. Gambling can be harmful. Need help? Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. To exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers, register with BetStop at betstop.gov.au.
We are not a bookmaker and do not take bets.
FAQ
What are the twelve checks?
C01 register entry, C02 licence holder and authority, C03 ABN active, C04 time-out, C05 deposit limit, C06 self-exclusion and BetStop, C07 reminders and activity statement, C08 deposit methods, C09 minimum deposit, C10 ID and 18+ verification, C11 app listing, C12 support.
Which checks should stop me depositing?
The first three. If the register entry, the licence holder and authority or the ABN is Not found or Not confirmed, do not deposit until you have resolved it.
Does a result of Not found mean a feature is missing?
No. Not found on the page checked means the page opened and the item was not on it. It is not proof the feature is absent. Ask the bookmaker in writing.
Is the count of checks a score?
No. The count, such as 9 found, is a tally and not a rating, and this site does not sort bookmakers by it.
Where can I get help if gambling is a problem?
Gambling Help Online runs a free, 24/7 line on 1800 858 858. BetStop lists 1800 238 786 for help with registration.