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BoomBet is one of the oldest online Australian-based bookmakers, having been around since 1998. 

BoomBet’s major claim is that they offer great fixed odds, a fact that’s hard to argue when comparing them against other bookies. It’s even part of their slogan: “No Gimmicks. Just great fixed odds betting.” Don’t expect to find anything fancy like Same Race Multis or exciting promos, although they do have a unique feature called HotBet which lets you follow other tipsters. 

We’ve explored what BoomBet has to offer account holders in relation to markets, odds, interface use and odds in our full review below.

Customer Service
We know major factors in choosing a bookie is knowing how they treat punters and to what extent they provide customer service.

BoomBet offers sufficient customer service to their account holders through the following avenues which are operated daily between 8am – 10:30pm: 
● Live on-site chat
● Helpline
● Support email

Further to this, they encourage customers to reach out through Facebook and Twitter.

Sports & Racing Markets
BoomBet has the usual range of popular local and international racing and sports to bet on. Thoroughbreds, Greyhounds, Harness Racing, AFL, NRL, NBA, tennis and soccer are all available, though we didn’t find some of the less popular sports and novelties offered by other bookies. 

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There is a decent selection of racing markets for Fixed Odds and Tote, plus the exotics like Quinellas and Quaddies. They have all the sports markets that punters have come to expect like Try Scorers and Goal Scorers for NRL and AFL, so it’s not hard to find something to bet on. 

Odds
Looking at some random markets, we checked to see what odds the Sydney Roosters were paying against the Manly Sea Eagles (17 September) and at the time of checking the odds were as follows:
BoomBet: $4.00
● Sportsbet: $4.05
● PlayUp: $4.10
● TAB: $4.00
● Neds: $4.00
● Ladbrokes: $4.00

There’s no harm in going with BoomBet in this instance as they are on par with the other bookies.

Interface and Ease of Use
The BoomBet platform is simple enough to navigate with the homepage showing the ‘Next to Jump’ races and sports about start for those who want to bet right away.  

The site menu makes it easy to get to the markets you’re interested in or browse the upcoming races for the day. The downside is the lack of filtering options, meaning if you’re after greyhound betting, you’ll have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. 

Although there are less markets available compared to other bookies, all the basics are there. 

Betting Apps
Apps for Android and iOS devices are available through Google Play and the App Store respectively, with both apps offering the same features of the full site.

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Special Offers and Welcome Bonuses
Due to strict regulations, bookmakers are no longer allowed to promote any special deposit bonuses or deposit matches as these are considered an ‘inducement’ to open an account. You must create an account and log in to see their latest offers.

What sets BoomBet apart?
BoomBet have a unique feature called HotBet, which offers tips from punters and well-known form analysts. It includes 3rd party verified statistics from theGreatTipOff.com, that gives an indication of the profit that could have been earned from their past tips. 

The catch? To be able to see the tips, you must place a bet first. It can be as little as $10 per tip, so it doesn’t hurt to place a little bet in order to see the tip, then up the ante if you like the look of it. 

Responsible Gambling
Like all reputable, licensed bookmakers, BoomBet offers responsible gambling help. If your gambling is getting out of hand or to be more than you can afford, you can set limits to how much you deposit, and have the option to temporarily or permanently self-exclude.

Any negatives?
With a slogan of “No Gimmicks. Just great fixed odds betting”, BoomBet are focussed on staying competitive on price rather than delivering the latest innovative products and promos. 

Contact Details
● Phone: 08 8967 1609
● Email: support@boombet.com.au

Conclusion
BoomBet live up to their slogan by keeping the platform very simple and offering some of the best fixed odds in the market.  

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Definitely a bookie to consider including in your mix of options, especially for the punter that likes to compare odds and find the best price. 

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