Closed and Merged Bookmakers in Australia
Bookmaker brands come and go. When an Australian bookmaker shuts down, merges or rebrands, your account, balance and any open bets usually move to the new owner or are settled, and the old website redirects on. This page tracks the Australian betting brands that have closed or been absorbed, what happened to each, and where to find a current licensed alternative.
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Australian bookmakers that have closed or merged
| Brand | What happened | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CrownBet | Merged with William Hill Australia to form BetEasy. | 2018 |
| William Hill Australia | Merged with CrownBet to form BetEasy. | 2018 |
| BetEasy | Absorbed into Sportsbet following the Flutter and Stars Group merger. | 2020 |
| BlueBet | Merged with betr; the BlueBet brand was retired and customers moved to betr. | 2024 |
| BoomBet | Ceased Australian operations; customers moved to HotBet. | 2026 |
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What happens to my account when a bookmaker closes
If a bookmaker is acquired or merges, your account is normally transferred to the new operator, your balance carries over, and open bets are honoured or refunded under the new brand. If a bookmaker surrenders its licence and shuts down entirely, the operator must return customer funds. Either way, withdraw any balance you are not actively using and keep a record of pending bets.
How to find a replacement bookmaker
Stick to operators licensed in Australia and listed with the regulator. Our betting site comparison - Best betting sites ranks current licensed bookmakers on odds, app quality, withdrawals and customer support, so you can move your money to a brand that is still trading.