You can now bet on Pokemon GO, including where Australia’s first Legendary will be

Of course you can bet on where the first legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO will appear. Australian betting company Sportsbet.com.au has six markets running, including where the first Legendary Pokemon will appear in Melbourne and Sydney. You can also bet on the first politician to play Pokemon GO in parliament, and how long it will be the top app on iTunes. Our favourite bet? Australian footballer Max Gawn’s beard is paying $101 to be the location of Pokemon GO’s first Legendary in Melbourne. MORE POKEMON GO

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Check out all the markets here.

Update, October 2026: betting on video games has gone mainstream, from novelty markets like this one to full esports betting. Our guide to esports betting in 2027 covers what gamers should know. Adults only.