TopSport Vs Rob Waterhouse - In-Depth Betting Site Comparison

TopSport and Rob Waterhouse are two Australian bookies that have been around the block a few times. They’ve been there and done that, but which one has used their experience the best to create the ideal Australian betting site?

In this article, we create a match-up between these two betting sites and compare them across 12 different rounds to see which one can score the most points and take the title as the best bookie of the two.

We believe that keeping things consistent and fair throughout this Battle of the Bookies series is the best way to get the most accurate results when trying to determine which bookmaker is better than the other.

For this reason, we stick to the same 12 criteria in each instalment, ensuring no bookie gets any kind of advantage from us only choosing their strongest areas to compare.

Here are the 12 sections we compare bookies in:

Odds Value: Whoever comes out on top in this essential criterion will, of course, be whichever bookie gives us the best value from the odds they provide. The more returns we can get from our wagers, the better.

Available Markets: After checking the exact number of categories each bookie has within their sportsbook, we dive even deeper and determine which site offers the most options when it comes to placing more intricate bet types.

Betting Features: We compare the racing betting features and the sports betting features that are available on each of the two sites we’re comparing. The winner won’t necessarily be the site with the greatest selection, but possibly the one which offers more unique and valuable options.

Betting App: If a bookmaker is still relying on simply making its services compatible with mobile devices, they’re unlikely to snatch the point from this section. We want high-quality, feature-rich dedicated mobile applications.

VIP Program: VIP programs are more often used by casino sites around the world to reward loyal customers for staying with them. Several Aussie betting sites have begun to utilise a similar system where betting can earn points and these sites will be the ones that earn the point from this section.

Safety & Security: The most secure betting site - the ones that used SSL encryption to protect your data - will be the sites that score in this area of the comparison.

Payment Methods: Australian betting sites have a bad habit of only accepting a small selection of payment methods to choose from for deposits and withdrawals. The winner of this section will be the bookie that knows offering more options is the way forward.

Live Betting & Live Streaming: In this section, we look for two specific elements: in-play betting markets and a live-streaming service. If both sites offer these elements, the section will be tied, but if one doesn’t, they won’t be earning a point from this category.

Customer Support: Customer service, regardless of the industry, should always be fast, informative and accessible. The bookie that meets all of these requirements will earn the point from this essential round.

Promotions: It’s against Australian law for us to detail the promotions that are being offered by the sites we’re comparing, so, what we do instead, is let you know which of the two bookies we’d choose if we were considering this factor alone.

Licensing and Regulation: To be able to operate legally, Australian betting sites must be authorised to do so with licenses from the likes of Racing Victoria or the Northern Territory Racing Commission, among others. Bookmakers that don’t have a license cannot be found on this site.

Responsible Gambling Practices: Betting services are all very aware of the dangers associated with the services they provide, so it’s important that they operate with this in mind and offer customers tools to help them keep on top of their habits.

Now, it’s time to see which betting site is the one that scored the most points from the 12 rounds listed above. After that, we’ll explain exactly how we came to our conclusions so that you’ve got all the information you need before heading over to take a look for yourself.

Here are the results:

Having secured four points from the twelve rounds in this Battle of the Bookies episode, TopSport has come out on top and can be crowned the victor in this head-to-head.

When we compared the odds being offered by each of these two betting sites, we couldn’t help but feel we were getting better value overall from the options at TopSport.

For this reason, TopSport will be heading into the lead with the first point of the day.

After checking out the list of sports that are available at TopSport, you’ll find 27 options available to you in addition to the three racing codes. Take a look at Rob Waterhouse and you’ll be disappointed to find that there are only 14 options.

The thing is, unless you just want to bet on basic markets, this is still far from an easy choice, as the number of markets available for popular sports at Rob Waterhouse is quite staggering.

Regardless of the limited number of sports available, Rob Waterhouse will be taking the point from this round.

Rob Waterhouse and TopSport both offer a decent selection of payment options for their customers to make the most of, however it’s TopSport that will be earning this point thanks to the addition of PayPal.

Other than PayPal, these sites offer all of the same options, which include POLi, BPay and more.

Although Rob Waterhouse does offer a live-streaming service where customers can enjoy all the racing action from Australia and New Zealand, they do not offer in-play betting markets.

At TopSport, the situation is reversed. In-play betting markets are available but you cannot watch any racing or sports as you wager.

This section will be listed as a tie.

If you’re always after good customer service, you know you’re usually in safe hands with Australian betting sites.

You’d certainly be assuming correctly with TopSport and Rob Waterhouse, as each of their customer service teams are a delight to talk to.

Live chat services are available at both bookies, so they are very easy to get in contact with.

The Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission grants TopSport with a gaming licence, while Liquor & Gaming New South Wales oversees the company's daily activities.

Rob Waterhouse holds a permit from the state of New South Wales, and they are regulated by Racing New South Wales.

In this section, we are only able to offer our opinion on the perceived value we get from the Promotions sections on each betting site. We cannot describe the promotions that are being offered.

After looking at the Promotions pages on each site, we decided that TopSport was worthy of this final point.