Live Betting and In-Play Rules Australia
What in-play wagering means for Fortebet users in Australia, and the phone-only workaround.
Visit Fortebet →In Australia, section 15 of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 bans online in-play sports wagering; the only legal route is a phone or click-to-call bet, where the market stays open but the stake is confirmed by voice. Racing closes at the jump, and pre-match markets stay open online until the event starts.
How in-play rules shape Fortebet live markets
- Section 15 of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits online in-play sports wagering for anyone physically in Australia.
- The one legal workaround is click-to-call or a phone bet: markets stay open but the stake is confirmed by voice, not a web form.
- Racing is stricter still: greyhound, harness and thoroughbred markets close the moment the barriers open, with no live option.
- Esports and novelty in-play markets follow the same rule, so any live Fortebet market you see online will be pre-event only.
What stays open once play starts
| Market | Online in-play? | Legal route |
|---|---|---|
| AFL / NRL | No | Phone or click-to-call |
| Soccer / esports | No | Phone or click-to-call |
| Thoroughbred racing | No | Closed at the jump |
| Pre-match anything | Yes, until start | Standard online bet |
Frequently asked questions
Can I place an in-play bet on Fortebet online in Australia?
No. Section 15 of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 prohibits online in-play sports wagering; a phone or click-to-call bet is the only legal route once play has started.
Does the phone rule apply to racing too?
Racing is stricter: greyhound, harness and thoroughbred markets close the moment the barriers open, so there is no live option at all, by phone or online.
What can I still bet on online during an event?
Nothing in-play. Only pre-match markets are available online, and they close the moment the event starts.