Who owns Betfair Australia?
As of : Betfair Australia is owned by Blackstone Inc., listed (NYSE: BX). The site runs under Betfair Pty Ltd, AU, with a licence from Australia NT Racing and Wagering Commission for Racing and Wagering Act 2024. The same owner has 1 other casino.
| Ultimate owner | Blackstone Inc. (listed (NYSE: BX)) |
|---|---|
| Owner chain | Crown Resorts Limited → Blackstone Inc. |
| Operating company | Betfair Pty Ltd, AU |
| Licences | Australia NT Racing and Wagering Commission |
| Products | Sports betting |
| Website | betfair.com.au |
| Sister casinos | 1 |
| Fines and actions | Betfair Australia’s own company: 1 · whole Crown Resorts Limited group: 1 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 15 Oct 2026 |
In numbers
- Betfair Pty Ltd also runs 1 other gambling brand under the same company and licence.
- Crown Resorts Limited owns 2 casino and betting brands in our data.
- 1 fine or regulator action against the owner since 2025, about €523,000 in total (converted to euros).
Licences
| Regulator | Type | Valid | Check it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia NT Racing and Wagering Commission | sports bookmaker licence (Racing and Wagering Act 2024) | active | register |
What these licences mean for you
About Blackstone Inc.
US alternative asset manager. Funds it manages own Crown Resorts in Australia (since June 2022) and remain the controlling shareholder of Spain's Cirsa after its July 2025 IPO. It also holds a minority stake in Superbet (since 2019), which is not shown as control here.
Headquarters: US · Founded: 1985 · Ownership: listed (NYSE: BX)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Betting exchange run by Betfair Pty Ltd, 100% owned by Crown Resorts; the exchange product is licensed from Flutter's Betfair.
- We have no company registration number for Betfair Pty Ltd.
1 sister casino
Same owner often means the same terms, the same support team and the same payout rules. A self-exclusion at one brand may not cover its sister sites.
Blackstone Inc. sister sites, fines and sources →
Fines and regulator actions
All 1 concern Betfair Australia’s own company.
Fines from the 40 regulators, prosecutors and courts we track, online gambling only; fines against land-based casinos are out of scope. How we count fines.
| Date | Company | Regulator / court | Amount | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | Betfair Pty Limited | ACMA (Australia) | AUD 871,660 | Spam infringement notice: 154 marketing emails and texts to VIP customers without consent or a working unsubscribe facility (Mar to Dec 2024). Two-year enforceable undertaking. source |
Ratings elsewhere
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Ratings from other websites, with their source. We do not copy their reviews, and they do not change our facts.
Questions and answers
Who owns Betfair Australia?
Blackstone Inc.
Is Betfair Australia licensed?
Yes. Its operator Betfair Pty Ltd holds a licence from Australia NT Racing and Wagering Commission for Racing and Wagering Act 2024.
Has the owner of Betfair Australia been fined?
1 record on file. The latest: ACMA (Australia), 2025-07.
Is Betfair Australia legit?
Betfair Australia is run by Betfair Pty Ltd, which holds a licence from Australia NT Racing and Wagering Commission for Racing and Wagering Act 2024. Check the licence in the Northern Territory licence register. Its owner is Blackstone Inc., a listed company. Fines and regulator actions against Betfair Australia’s own company: 1. Sister sites with the same owner: 1. Guide: How to check a casino. We do not rate sites. A licence from your country’s regulator is the main protection.
What are Betfair Australia’s sister sites?
Betfair Australia has 1 sister casino with the same owner, Blackstone Inc.: CrownBet. Full list: all Blackstone Inc. sister sites.
Sources
- https://dth.nt.gov.au/boards-and-committees/wagering-commission/licensed-wagering-operators
- https://www.acma.gov.au/check-if-gambling-operator-legal
- https://thestraight.com.au/crownbet-lives-again-as-betfair-australia-steps-into-dedicated-fixed-odds-play/
Last checked 15 Oct 2026. How we check facts. Gambling can be addictive. Help: BeGambleAware, GamStop, Gamblers Anonymous.
