LightningBet Review

Grant Lynch is an established on-course bookmaker with a proven track record dating back to 2001. Lynch has used his extensive experiences as a bookie to set up an online betting site that offers racing and sports betting. Despite being only newly launched, LightningBet offers comprehensive betting for racing, as you might expect with Lynch’s background. Even better, there’s a good range of general sports betting, with many different bets available. Same race/multi-racing is available on many markets, another big plus for a new bookmaker.

Lightning Boosts offer great odds on certain bets, but at present, there are few other promotions available to registered players. There are no esports or fantasy leagues, but the inclusion of these items in the terms and conditions suggests that LightningBet is planning on expanding its range even further.

You will need to register for an online account with LightningBet before you are able to place a bet. The content of its website isn’t hidden behind a members-only area, but you will only be able to view, not interact, until you have created an account. This is to comply with the Australian regulator’s rules to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent crime.

The whole registration process can be managed online without any delays. This means that once an account has been created, you can start betting right away.

The website is fast and responsive, and the panel on the left-hand offers the full range of betting options. Simply click on the dropdown arrow to view the full list. There is also a scrollbar in the middle of the main central panel on the home page. Using the arrows, you can scroll right and left to find the sport you want to bet on.

At the top of the page, the next races to run are highlighted. This is useful if you want to bet on races that are coming up rather than a specific sport.

Once you’ve clicked on the race or sport that you want to bet on, the details will appear in the central panel. You’ll be able to see the different odds and betting options. Provided you are logged in and have funds in your account, clicking on an option will populate your betting slip and allow you to place the bet quickly. You’ll need to add the stake to your betting slip and confirm the details, but there’s no need to write in your bet, as the website will pick it up automatically.

You will not be able to cancel or change the bet once it’s been placed, so make sure to check it through before confirming. You can add multiple bets to the betting slip simultaneously, so you won’t need to add and confirm each one individually.

Many bookmakers only get around to creating apps after they’ve been up and running for some time, so it’s all credit to LightningBet that it has done this from the start. Although the website is fully optimised for mobile use, there are also apps for both Android and iOS.

Both of these apps are available from the usual Play Store and the App Store, so they are easy to find and download.

The branding on the LightningBet apps is strong, so you won’t see any major differences between the two apps or the website. The navigation is kept as similar as possible, so it’s easy to switch between the website and app seamlessly.

What types of racing are available at LightningBet?

Punters can bet on thoroughbred, greyhound and harness racing with LightningBet.

Does LightningBet offer a sportsbook?

Yes, there is a broad range of sports available to bet on at LightningBet, including:

• Aussie Rules
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union
• Snooker
• Tennis
• Gridiron
• Darts
• Cricket
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Motorsports
• Martial arts
• Boxing
• Soccer

This is not an exhaustive list; LightningBet may add further sports or events.

Is there a limit to how much you can win at LightningBet?

The maximum winnings in any 24-hour period is capped at $150,000. Individual bets may be subject to a lower cap, typically up to a maximum of $50,000.

Are live betting and streaming available at LightningBet?

Live betting and streaming are not available at LightningBet at present.

Does LightningBet offer responsible gambling measures?

Yes. Punters can opt to self-exclude, and they can also set deposit limits to prevent overspending.

Can I bet on fantasy leagues at LightningBet?

There are no fantasy leagues available at present, but there are indications that they will be offered in the future.

Is there a welcome bonus at LightningBet?

Like all other licensed Australian bookmakers, there are no welcome bonuses for new players at LightningBet. This is because Australian state and territory laws prohibits bookmakers from offering promotions to unregistered players.

Does LightningBet offer Promotions to registered players?

LightningBet offer promotions to registered players.

Can you bet on esports at LightningBet?

Esports are not currently available at LightningBet, but there are indications that they may be added in the future.

Can you play casino games at LightningBet?

It is not legal for licensed casinos to offer online casino games in Australia. LightningBet, therefore, does not offer any casino games, just racing and sports betting.