Throughout this review we will be looking at just how they managed to achieve such feats by looking
at the features and components from their sportsbook which has made them such a motivating force in the online betting industry.
at the features and components from their sportsbook which has made them such a motivating force in the online betting industry.
Sports betting and gaming offers
bet365 have one of the largest bonus offers of any bookmaker offering an extremely generous £200 worth of free bets when you register a new account, deposit and make your first qualifying bets. The bonus works in 5 stages deepening on the amount of bets you make and the amount of the wagers. The beauty of this bonus means that you don’t need to wager your first deposit all at once to receive the maximum bonus amount.
On top of their sportsbook bonus bet365 offer their punters bonus in casino (£150), poker ($1000) and games (£150). It’s worth noting that each bonus requires different deposit and clearance terms so make sure you look into each respected bonus. It’s safe to say that which bonus you choose to take advantage of, few will rival those of bet365’s.
Interface and features
The thing that is most striking with the bet365 console is – if you are familiar with several online betting sites – it’s like no other. We mention console, because that’s basically what it is. It’s not your run of the mill betting site; its one big portal ran independently via Flash.The site looks and functions incredibly well, with the colour contrast standing out clear and sharply against the background. In terms of usability, again the site scores really well. As its flash based, loading times are at an absolute minimal with navigation bars allowing you to move back up a level or more if you wish on any given page.
There is an awful lot of information to digest when you first enter the bet365 sportsbook and if you’re new to the site then this can become a little overwhelming. Unlike most bookmakers the site is based around a four column layout which actually works nicely once you become familiarised with it.
A standout feature for the site is the inclusion of the live streaming channel. The channel – bet365 TV – is free to all account holders who have an active account. The coverage includes that of football matches from around the world, handball, squash, horse racing, Ice hockey, basketball, American football, tennis and many more. It’s almost like having a free subscription to your very own satelliteTV channel. Once more the live streaming is integrated perfectly with their live betting platform.
Often which ever game you are watching will load in their console with the live betting markets running next to your stream allowing punters to make bets in accordance to events in that game or match.
Sports and markets
In terms of sports and markets on offer to punters there are, once again, few that come any near as to the coverage that bet365 posses. With well in excess of 40 sports betting markets to choose from, bet365 once again provide something for everyone when it comes to their sportsbook. Some sports include Australian rules, Futsal, Gaelic sports, speedway, bandy, floorball, handball and even trotting that all have active betting markets. Obviously along with these they have the more conventional sports such as soccer, tennis, rugby etc, but in terms of niche sports, bet365 has it covered.
Another positive aspect of their betting markets comes in the form of their extensive live betting platform. The increase in the availability of sports around the world from the comfort of our own home has lead bet365 to increase the exposure of their live betting section. There are so many live betting markets that we would almost go as far as saying that the majority of their markets will offer a live betting option once the match or game starts.
Cashier, account and support
As you would expect bet365 offer a comprehensive cashier section allowing you to deposit and withdraw via numerous methods including Credit/debit card, cheque, bank wire, Neteller, Moneybookers, click2pay, PayPal and many more. Depending on which deposit you use will mean you have to withdraw via that option as well until your gross deposits are met. Sports, casino, poker and games/bingo all offer their own individual wallets, but swapping money between these wallets is free and extremely easy to use.
In terms of support you can contact them via live chat, a free phone telephone number (for UK based players), email or a web messaging service which is linked directly to your account. The live chat section is run by members of the bet365 support team, unlike some companies outsourcing to support companies and them basically pointing you in the right direction.
Bet365 Verdict
If you’ve read through the whole of this review then you will see that bet365 are clearly at the forefront of the online betting world with a host of features that make your betting experience really
pleasurable. There are few sportsbook that come anywhere near the comprehensive layout and attention to detail that bet365 offer.
pleasurable. There are few sportsbook that come anywhere near the comprehensive layout and attention to detail that bet365 offer.
Whilst we like to use the verdict section to be as critical as possible, we have found very little that punters won’t like about the site. The only downside maybe comes in the fact that the betting console itself is flash based, meaning it may be limited to some devices such as the iPhone or iPad – They do however offer a downloadable app of which mobile users can use the bet365 service for free.
In a nutshell, bet365 continues to lead the way in terms of online betting with their sportsbook and you will not be disappointed if you use this site as your main betting outlet.
