Sportingbet Review

Sportingbet started in 1998 and has been doing online betting for more than 20 years. It’s run by Electra Works Ltd and is part of the same group as Bwin, Coral, and Ladbrokes. They have licenses to operate internationally from the UK, Malta, and Gibraltar, and also have local licenses in Romania, Greece, and Colombia.

The main focus of Sportingbet is on players from the UK, Ireland, and Canada, but they welcome players from over 20 countries. They have over 150 football markets before the matches, lots of horse races every day, and special features like Cash Out, Bet Builder, and Edit Bet. If you want to know more about what Sportingbet offers, keep reading this review.

With so many years in the online betting world, Sportingbet is a well-known name globally. They have served more than 2 million players in Europe, Canada, and South America. They are even listed on the London Stock Exchange. Every month, they have over 30,000 events you can bet on, and they typically pay out 93% of the time.

Sportingbet is my go-to for sports betting – awesome odds, top-notch service, and cool weekly free bets make it a winner.

– The Wixibet editor

Registration Process

Joining Sportingbet is super easy! Don’t worry if you’re new to this – we’ve got your back. The process is straightforward, and we’ve made it stress-free for you.

Here are the simple steps:

1. Quick Registration: The first step is to provide your details, choose a strong password, and make sure it’s your first time using that email on the site.
2. Personal Info: Step two is even simpler. Tell us your name, gender, and birthdate. Remember, you must be of legal age to gamble.
3. Contact Details: The final step asks for your phone number and address. It’s as easy as that! You also get to choose how the site can contact you.

Once you’ve completed these steps, accept the terms, hit ‘Create my account,’ and you’re good to go! No need to worry about banking commitments.

We’ve made sure the process is user-friendly, even if you’re not a computer expert. During the process, live chat is readily available in case you need help. So, join Sportingbet – it’s simple, stress-free, and perfect for everyone!

Welcome Offer

The Sportingbet Welcome Challenge is different from other welcome offers. After you sign up and put money into your account on the site, you can do any of the four challenges in any order, but only once.

Once you do that, you can choose from these challenges:

1. Casino Challenge: Bet £50 or more on any casino game and get a £10 Casino Bonus.
2. Football Challenge: Bet £10 or more on any football match with odds of 1.50 or higher, and you’ll get 20 Free Spins on the Starburst slot plus an Odds boost token.
3. Acca Challenge: Make a bet with 3 or more selections, each with odds of 1.5 or higher, and get up to a £10 Free Bet.
4. In-Play Challenge: Bet £10 or more on any In-Play single market with odds of 1.50 or higher, and receive a BackUpBet.

Payment methods

How to make a deposit
Once you become a Sportingbet customer, you can put money into your account using different methods listed in the table above.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Click on your account button.
2. Choose the Deposit option.
3. Pick a method available in your location to make your deposit. Except for Diners Club Card, all options are free when you deposit.

After that, just enter the details from your chosen deposit method and the amount you want to deposit.

If you plan to complete all four Welcome Challenges, you’ll need £80. But you don’t have to deposit it all at once. You can add more money later to cover those bets.

I also want to mention that to make withdrawals faster and avoid problems, it’s a good idea to verify your account early on. Don’t wait until you want to take out money because it can slow things down while they check your details.

How to make a withdrawal
If you’ve already confirmed your details, here’s how you can take out money from Sportingbet:

1. Log in to your account.
2. Click on the “Account” button.
3. Choose the “Withdrawal” option.

You can only withdraw to a payment method you’ve used before. The system usually picks the latest deposit method you used.

Once you select the withdrawal option, type in the amount you want to take out and click the button to start.

Based on my experience with Sportingbet, the delays in verifying details mentioned in my previous review seem to be fixed with the new owners. Verifying usually takes about 24 hours. How quickly you get your money depends on the withdrawal method and if you’re verified.

If you’re not verified yet, you need to complete this step first. It might take an extra 24-48 hours. But if you’re verified, you just need to wait for the money to show up in your account. This can happen instantly, within a few hours, within 24 hours, or up to 5 working days in some cases, depending on the payment method.

Mobile App

There are two Sportingbet apps for you to use: one for sports and another for the casino. You can choose the one you like or get both for free on your iPhone or Android.

Even if you don’t download the apps, Sportingbet still gives you a great experience on your phone or tablet’s internet browser. But if you really like sports or casino apps, then these are definitely worth trying out.

Security and Safety

At Sportingbet, you can bet with confidence because they have official licenses from the UK Gambling Commission and the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. These licenses are like certificates that show the site is trustworthy.

To get these licenses, Sportingbet had to prove they are a fair and honest place to bet. They had to show they will pay out your winnings, keep your information safe, encourage responsible gambling, and have no connections to illegal activities.

The casino part of the site uses something called RNGs (random number generators) to make sure the games are completely random. This means nobody, not even the people running the site or the ones making the games, can control the results.

Customer Support

The help service can be better. Firstly, finding information in the help center could be difficult. Additionally, getting in touch with Sportingbet is not always easy. The live chat is only open from 4 am to 4 pm ET, and it might take up to 24 hours to get an email response. However, the staff is professional and knowledgeable, always ready to assist when you need help. You can also send them an email: [email protected].