NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) sister sites: all 3 casinos & betting sites
As of : NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) (AU) owns 3 casino and betting brands in our data. The best known are Draftstars, Nextbet and PlayUp. Its sites are licensed by Northern Territory. No fines and regulator actions on record.
Nextbet Pty Ltd (ABN 65606786976, QLD 4000) is an Australian private company licensed by the NT Racing and Wagering Commission. It bought CrossBet in late 2025 (business name CROSSBET from Sep 2025) and the PlayUp Australian business, including Draftstars, in Feb 2026 per trade press. PlayUp Limited, the seller, is an unlisted company. No parent company is named in the registers checked; it is treated as privately held.
| Ownership | privately held (Australian private company; shareholders not public) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | AU |
| Casino and betting brands | 3 casino and betting brands · 3 websites in total |
| Operating companies | 1 |
| Fines and regulator actions | 0 |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
Group structure
How NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) is built in our data: sub-groups, the licensed companies and their brands. Every brand is in the table below.
- NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet)
- Nextbet Pty Ltd AU · Northern Territory
What changed
Dated changes in our data for NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet), its sub-groups and their companies, newest first.
All NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) sister sites
One row per brand: a brand with several country websites is one row. Own brands first (most websites first), then white-label sites run for partner brands, then closed brands.
Licensed company: Nextbet Pty Ltd (AU). Licences: Northern Territory
| Brand | Website | Product | Markets | Licences | Relation | Status | Same owner? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draftstars | — | Sports betting | Australia | Northern Territory | own brand | active | — |
 Nextbet |
nextbet.com.au | Sports betting | Australia | Northern Territory | own brand | active | — |
 PlayUp |
playup.com.au | Sports betting | Australia | Northern Territory | own brand | active | — |
Self-exclusion across NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) sister sites
- None of the NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) sites in our data holds a licence with a national self-exclusion scheme. An exclusion at one site may not cover the others.
A national scheme covers every site licensed in that country, whoever owns it. Closing your account at one site is not a self-exclusion from its sister sites.
Does self-exclusion cover sister sites? The national schemes, country by country →
Questions and answers
What are the sister sites of NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet)?
The sister sites of NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) are the 3 casino and betting brands it owns: Draftstars, Nextbet, PlayUp. The full list is on this page.
How many casinos does NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) own?
NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) owns 3 casino and betting brands in our data. A brand with several country websites counts once.
Does self-exclusion at one NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) site cover the others?
Not necessarily. None of the NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) sites in our data holds a licence with a national self-exclusion scheme. An exclusion at one site may not cover the others.
Has NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) been fined?
We have no fines and regulator actions on record for NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet).
Who owns NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet)?
NextBet (incl. PlayUp, CrossBet) is the top company of its group in our data; we have no parent company on record.
Sources
- https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?abn=65606786976
- https://dth.nt.gov.au/boards-and-committees/wagering-commission/licensed-wagering-operators
- https://www.acma.gov.au/check-if-gambling-operator-legal
- https://www.gamingintelligence.com/finance/226484-nextbet-acquires-playup-betting-platform-in-australia/
