I can safely promote AusTOTE here because I investigated their operation on the recommendation of the owners of this site.

Their 5% takeout results in increased dividends for punters.Frequently the dividends are surprisingly good in comparison with what "used to be" State Government monopolies.

At the moment their pools are relatively small and I suspect the reason for that is that people feel less secure with offshore operations.Coupled with that there is a certain amount of paperwork that you have to navigate your way through.However, even without help from the friendly guy down at the TAB,it's a straightforward process.

I'm happy with them and dont feel threatened by a remote operation.I think principally because they working from an Australian Territory and still controlled by Australian Government regulations.

I'm particularly happy with the extra 10%.