A Northern Territory-licensed Australian racing bookmaker with a documented regulatory case over self-exclusion enforcement
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Pros
- Genuine Northern Territory Racing Commission licence since 2020
- Strong racing-focused coverage with live streaming on BetMakers' platform
- Responsive email and phone support
Cons
- A Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission decision notice documents a real self-exclusion enforcement compliance case
- Minimal overall sports selection and no in-play betting markets
- No live chat support
- Payment methods and customer service flagged as areas of concern by reviewers
- No sign-up bonus (as required by Australian law)
Our verdict
CrossBet is a genuinely Northern Territory-licensed Australian racing bookmaker with solid racing coverage and live streaming, recently acquired by NextBet in September 2025. We want to flag directly a real regulatory matter: a Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission decision notice documents a case over CrossBet's obligation to enforce self-exclusion for a player who should have been blocked from wagering. Given the genuine licensing and solid racing-focused product weighed against this documented self-exclusion compliance case and the noted lack of live chat and broader sports coverage, we'd recommend CrossBet with moderate confidence, primarily for racing-focused Australian bettors.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)6.5
Genuine Northern Territory Racing Commission licence since 2020, recently acquired by NextBet (announced September 2025); a Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission decision notice documents a real case over CrossBet's obligation to enforce self-exclusion.
Sportsbook & casino (36%)6
Strong racing coverage (thoroughbreds, greyhounds, harness) plus AFL, NRL, cricket, and global competitions on BetMakers' platform with live streaming, though reviews note a minimal overall sports selection and no in-play betting markets.
Support & reliability (18%)5.5
Email and phone support often respond promptly, but reviews note a lack of live chat and flag payment methods and customer service as areas of concern.
Bonuses & value (18%)5
No advertised sign-up bonus - inducements to open an account are prohibited under Australian state laws.
Quick facts
| Owner/licence | Northern Territory Racing Commission licence since 2020; acquired by NextBet, announced September 2025 |
| Founder | Executive Director Scott Cross, founded 2020 |
| Technology | Built on BetMakers' wagering technology platform, with live streaming |
| Regulatory matter | NT Racing and Wagering Commission decision notice ('Mr F v Crossbet Pty Ltd') documents a case over CrossBet's obligation to enforce self-exclusion |
| Reviewed strengths/weaknesses | Good value odds, live streaming, solid racing coverage; minimal sports selection, no in-play markets, no live chat |
| Australia | No advertised sign-up bonus - inducements to open an account are prohibited under Australian state laws |
How we verified this
Ownership, the 2020 founding, the NT Racing Commission licence, and the September 2025 NextBet acquisition are confirmed via independent Australian betting-industry and casino-news sources. The self-exclusion compliance matter is read directly from the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission's own published decision notice - a primary regulatory source, not a review-site claim.
Where CrossBet is licensed
CrossBet appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
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About CrossBet
CrossBet is a Brisbane/Darwin-based racing and sports bookmaker founded in 2020 by Executive Director Scott Cross, licensed under the Northern Territory Racing Commission and built on BetMakers' wagering technology platform. It was 100% Australian owned until NextBet acquired it, announced September 2025, giving NextBet a foothold in Australia's racing-focused wagering market. We want to name a genuine regulatory matter directly: a Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission decision notice ('Mr F v Crossbet Pty Ltd') documents a case concerning CrossBet's obligation to enforce self-exclusion and prevent a self-excluded person from accessing its wagering services - a real compliance matter that went before the regulator, read directly from the Commission's own published decision. Independent reviews otherwise describe good value odds, live streaming, and solid racing coverage, but note a minimal sports selection, no in-play betting markets, and customer-service/payment-method limitations including the absence of live chat. As required under Australian state laws, no sign-up bonus is advertised, since inducements to open a betting account are prohibited.