TAB sports review: New Zealand 2025

Wow! I loved the welcome offer at TAB New Zealand. Claiming NZ$50 in bonus bets gives you a fantastic chance to try out some bets when you first join TAB. It compares favourably with operators such as Royal Panda, who gives new players a 50% matched free bet up to NZ$50. 

Almost as impressive was the enticing range of reload offers for existing customers. No matter which sports you follow, TAB will have suitable bonus offers. Simply check out the promo section, and you’ll not be disappointed. 

We all have our favourite bonus offers, and mine was the Horse Racing Bonus Back promotion. In bonus funds, this gives you your money back if the horse you bet on finishes 2nd, 3rd or 4th in selected horse races. Perfect for getting over the disappointment of your horse being narrowly defeated. 

Overall, the score in this area reflects that this is one of the best sportsbooks I’ve found for promotional offers, on a par with international sites like Ladbrokes. The bonus offers at TAB betting go a long way towards adding extra value to your account.

It’s another ‘Wow’ from me. The sports markets at TAB NZ are seriously impressive. All of the most popular sports are covered, as well as a large number of minor ones. However, it still has a way to go before it can compete with bet365, which covers a massive 40 sports. 

Nevertheless, the range of markets within each event is also highly impressive. Regardless of which bet types you like to place, TAB NZ will have suitable markets for you. Fancy placing a moneyline? No problem. Want to bet on an obscure spread market? TAB has your back. 

I was especially pleased to see the number of prop bets available for major events. The selection at TAB NZ compares very favourably with what you will find at many other sites. However, there are leading sites such as LeoVegas which has a greater range of minor sports markets among the 35 sports it offers. 

In summary, if you are looking for a specific betting market, then it is likely that TAB will have it. But whilst TAB scores very highly in this category, it is a few minor sports away from nailing an even higher score. 

Additional market details: The cricket markets at TAB feature a number of ‘Power Play’ markets. These offer an enhanced price for specific combinations to occur. For example, a certain player to take five wickets and a specific player to score 50+ runs. 

Additional market details: Similarly, the markets for major football games have a number of interesting features. These include ‘Correct Score Combinations’ — where you bet on two different scorelines, and markets for the first player to be shown a yellow card.

This brings to an end TAB NZ’s run of exceptional scores. I found this a slightly underwhelming area for this sportsbook. Whilst it does have a few betting features, it’s all a bit run-of-the-mill compared to many other operators. 

So what are the positives? The live betting markets are vast and can really add extra excitement to your betting. The in-depth statistics and live streaming for some events can also help to inform your betting decisions. Who doesn’t like to watch an event whilst betting on it! 

Unfortunately, TAB is somewhat lacking in other areas. If you are looking for a range of exciting betting features, then an operator such as William Hill will be more suitable for you. They offer fun features such as #YourOdds, where you can request odds for a market you have created yourself. 

I was also disappointed to find that there were no virtual markets available at TAB. Virtual betting is a great way of betting on your favourite sport, even when there is no ‘real’ action taking place. Customers looking for this feature can try Fansbet sportsbook. 

So overall, I found TAB less than impressive in this area. OK, there are some betting features, but they pale in comparison to what you can discover at many other sites. 

Additional features: The markets for major football games will usually feature a selection of ‘Power Play’ bets. These are enhanced odds on specific prop bets. For example, the odds of each team having 2+ corners in each half could be enhanced from 5.0 to 7.0. These Power Play markets have great odds and can be found on the main betting menu for each game. 

This is an area of particular significance to me, as I know the importance of finding the very best odds for sports bets. Therefore, I was quite disappointed with TAB’s offering in this department. 

Whilst I did find a few markets in which TAB had the most competitive racing odds for upcoming races (be that horse racing events or greyhounds), in the majority of cases, better odds can be found elsewhere. 

This was especially evident when it came to major events like the New Zealand Cup and other big live racing events. TAB’s odds at 93.90% were usually inferior to the majority of competitors such as BetVictor at 95.10%, as well as many offshore betting sites. 

One positive is the Power Play options do allow you to benefit from enhanced odds in certain markets. It’s worth looking at these before placing your bets. You’ll often find that a bet you wish to place actually has better odds than you first thought. These Power Plays are also available at sites like 888Sport, although they are often referred to by other names. 

Overall, this was a relatively weak area for TAB. Unless you are using the power play markets, you will struggle to find many sporting events in which TAB offers the best odds in the industry.

One other option for depositing money into your TAB account is to visit a TAB store or TAB trackside outlet. If you do this, you can make cash deposits into your account. You can also make withdrawals via these outlets and use any of the online options. There are no fees attached to this option. 

I can’t say I was overly impressed with TAB New Zealand in this area. The list of available payment options is much smaller than you will find at the best alternatives. For example, Neds currently offers players nine different ways to fund their accounts and does not charge fees. 

There is also the annoying problem of deposit fees. Having to pay $2.15 every time you make a card payment is just not on. The majority of competitors in New Zealand offer free payments, regardless of your chosen method. Why can’t it be free at TAB? 

One positive for TAB is the very low minimum deposit amount. Being able to deposit as little as $0.01 into your account, means that even players on minimal budgets can bet here. Many operators, such as Betway, require deposits of at least $10, so TAB certainly has an advantage in this area. 

But overall, this is a poor offering from TAB. I want to have a wide variety of banking options at my disposal, and unfortunately, this is not something this site can offer. Maybe this situation will change in the future, but in the meantime, it’s a low score in this category.

I need to feel fully secure when betting online and have complete trust in the operator I am using. The good news is that TAB New Zealand exceeded my expectations in this area. 

For a start, their responsible gaming provision is excellent. Not only can you set your own parameters for your gambling activity, but there are also videos and articles on the site full of safer gambling guidance. This is the same set of tools you will find at other leading Australian and New Zealand betting sites such as PlayUp.

I was also pleased to see that TAB requires complete security checks before you can have your account verified. This is great for peace of mind, and demonstrates that TAB is very serious about online security. It all adds up to a safe and reliable online betting experience. 

In summary, did I feel completely secure when using TAB NZ? Absolutely. I was fully confident that TAB NZ could be trusted with my data and was providing a completely fair betting provision. However, nothing can compare to the safety offered at Labrokes with its 2048-bit encryption protocols.

‘Could be better’ is probably the best way of summing up the customer support at TAB NZ. Whilst they do tick a lot of the boxes, they are lacking in some areas. 

The positives are that both the email and telephone options are manned by highly professional agents, who have an excellent degree of knowledge. Unlike the service at Sportsbet where support agents are sometimes unhelpful. Also, the FAQ section at TAB is extensive and has answers to many common queries. Great if you want to avoid the time needed to contact customer support. 

Unfortunately, the email and phone services are not available 24/7. This could cause problems for players placing bets late at night or early in the morning. After all, who wants to encounter a problem with a bet, and be unable to resolve it there and then? 

Likewise, the lack of a live chat option means that getting a fast solution to problems is not as easy as it could be. The options are certainly inferior to an operator such as BetVictor, who offer a live chat option and even social media support. So overall, TAB gets a middle-of-the-road score in this category.

Finally, it’s time for TAB to land another high score. I found using the TAB website a very enjoyable experience. Finding the event I was looking for was straightforward and the markets were clearly laid out. Even if you are a complete technophobe, you will have no problem navigating TAB. 

Likewise, the supporting options such as FAQs and account details were easily accessible from anywhere on the site. You are never more than a click or two away from where you want to be. This puts TAB on a par with other leading operators in New Zealand, such as Bet365. 

I was also delighted to see that TAB NZ has a very good mobile platform. This offered a smooth gameplay experience and all the same sports markets as the desktop version of the TAB site. Ideal for anyone looking to play on the go. 

If I was being picky, I could say that the TAB website is lacking innovative features. However, overall I was greatly impressed with the performance and usability of the TAB NZ platforms. You are going to have a great time using this app. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about MyBookie, which doesn’t even offer an app.