A Northern Territory-licensed, 100% Australian-owned tournament betting platform founded by Alan Eskander (ex-Betstar), with a 4-star Trustpilot record and some documented withdrawal-speed complaints
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Pros
- Genuine Northern Territory Government licence, founded by an established Australian bookmaker (Alan Eskander, ex-Betstar)
- 4-star Trustpilot rating across a substantial review base (65 pages)
- Distinctive, well-run tournament-style betting product praised by many reviewers
- 100% Australian-owned
Cons
- Documented complaints about non-instant weekend withdrawals (must wait until Monday)
- Documented app glitches (crashes, bet-limit display errors)
- At least one documented tournament cancellation without notice due to an operator error
- Some reports of a toxic, bullying tone in the platform's chat community
- No sign-up bonus available (legally prohibited in Australia)
Our verdict
SportChamps Australia Pty Ltd launched in late 2017, founded by Alan Eskander - a well-known Australian bookmaker who previously launched Betstar and sold it to Ladbrokes in 2014 - and is 100% Australian-owned. It holds a genuine Northern Territory Government licence, with South Australian residents' activity additionally overseen under the SA Gambling Codes of Practice. SportChamps operates a distinctive tournament-style betting product, running competitions against other punters rather than traditional fixed-odds bookmaking. Trustpilot shows a solid 4-star rating across a substantial review base (65 pages), with many reviewers praising well-run tournaments, clearly explained rules, and a good variety of betting options. That said, we want to report documented complaints directly: some users describe app glitches (crashes, bet-limit display errors), non-instant weekend withdrawals that require waiting until Monday - unlike competitors offering instant OSKO payments - at least one tournament cancelled without notice due to an operator error, and some reports of a toxic, bullying tone in the platform's chat community when legitimate complaints are raised. No sign-up bonus is available for Australian users, since state laws in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and others prohibit gambling inducements entirely, applying equally to every licensed Australian bookmaker. Given SportChamps' genuine NT licensing, established founder track record, and largely positive Trustpilot record, balanced against the documented withdrawal-speed and community-tone complaints, we consider it a solid, distinctive choice for Australian bettors interested in tournament-style wagering.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)8
A genuine Northern Territory Government licence, with additional South Australian Gambling Codes of Practice oversight for SA residents, founded and 100% owned by Alan Eskander, an established Australian bookmaker with a prior track record (Betstar, sold to Ladbrokes 2014).
Sportsbook (36%)7
A distinctive tournament-style betting product (competitions against other punters), praised by many Trustpilot reviewers for well-run tournaments with clearly explained rules and a good variety of options.
Customer support (18%)6
A 4-star Trustpilot rating overall, but documented complaints describe non-instant weekend withdrawals (must wait until Monday, unlike OSKO-instant competitors), a tournament cancelled without notice due to an operator error, and some reports of a toxic community/support tone in chat.
Bonuses & value (18%)3
No advertised sign-up bonus is legally available - Australian state laws (WA, NSW, VIC, SA, among others) prohibit inducements to open an account or gamble, so no licensed Australian bookmaker can promote a welcome bonus.
Quick facts
| Founder/Owner | Alan Eskander (previously founded Betstar, sold to Ladbrokes 2014) - 100% Australian-owned |
| Launched | Late 2017 |
| Licence | Northern Territory Government, plus SA Gambling Codes of Practice oversight for SA residents |
| Trustpilot | 4-star rating across 65 review pages |
| Documented complaints | App glitches, non-instant weekend withdrawals, a tournament cancelled without notice, some toxic chat-community reports |
| Australia bonus law | Gambling inducements prohibited under state laws (WA, NSW, VIC, SA, among others) |
How we verified this
SportChamps Australia Pty Ltd's founder (Alan Eskander, previously of Betstar), its late-2017 launch, and its genuine Northern Territory Government licence (with SA Gambling Codes of Practice oversight for South Australian residents) are corroborated by independent Australian betting-industry review coverage (AusSportsBetting, AussieBet) and the NT Government's own licensed-operator listing. Its 4-star Trustpilot rating across 65 review pages, and the specific documented mix of positive (well-run tournaments, clear rules) and negative (app glitches, slow weekend withdrawals, a tournament cancelled without notice, some toxic chat-community reports) feedback are drawn from Trustpilot's own published customer reviews. Australia's state-law prohibition on gambling inducements (WA, NSW, VIC, SA, among others) is corroborated by the WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries' own published guidance.
Where SportChamps is licensed
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About SportChamps
SportChamps (Alan Eskander, ex-Betstar founder, NT-licensed) is a 100% Australian-owned tournament betting platform with a 4-star Trustpilot record, praised for well-run tournaments, though some document non-instant weekend withdrawals and app glitches.
SportChamps FAQ
Is SportChamps licensed in Australia?
Yes - it holds a genuine Northern Territory Government licence, with additional South Australian Gambling Codes of Practice oversight for SA residents.
Is SportChamps safe?
It is genuinely NT-licensed and founded by an established Australian bookmaker (Alan Eskander), with a 4-star Trustpilot rating, though some document withdrawal-speed and app-glitch complaints.
Does SportChamps pay out withdrawals quickly?
Documented complaints describe non-instant weekend withdrawals, requiring a wait until Monday, unlike some competitors offering instant OSKO payments.
Who owns SportChamps?
SportChamps Australia Pty Ltd, founded by Alan Eskander (previously founded Betstar, sold to Ladbrokes in 2014) - 100% Australian-owned.
Does SportChamps have a sign-up bonus?
No - Australian state laws (WA, NSW, VIC, SA, among others) prohibit gambling inducements, so no licensed Australian bookmaker, including SportChamps, can offer one.