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Bet365 Sportsbook Review

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Overview

Bet365 is an online gambling company that’s based in the United States. The company was founded in 2000 and offers both an online sports betting platform and an online casino platform. Since then, bet365 has become a trusted and award-winning brand in the UK. In 2018, soon after the door was opened for legal sports betting in the United States, bet365 started to expand to the U.S., partnering with stateside casinos and making its online sports betting platform available in select states.

Promos & Offers

No Offer for current state.

Some Quick Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Offers an attractive new user bonus and unique early payout offers. 
  • Goes above and beyond competitors with live betting features.
  • Excellent selection of both sporting events and betting options.

Cons

  • Not available in every state that offers legal sports betting.
  • Offers weak promotions outside of the signup bonus with no loyalty program or referrals bonuses.
  • The mobile app can be slow at times and may occasionally crash.

Deposits & Withdrawals

Deposits wise, players can choose between a number of popular banking methods which includes PayPal, direct bank transfer, Skrill and Visa/MasterCard credit and debit cards. However, players should be be aware of some banks refusing to process online gambling transfers this time, which is why using PayPal as a middle point for such transfers is always a good idea.

MethodTypeProcessing TimeMinimumDepositWithdraw
PaypalPaypale-WalletInstant$10
VisaVisaCredit/Debit CardInstant$10
MastercardMastercardCredit/Debit CardInstant$10
At SportsbookAt SportsbookCashInstant$10
ACHACHeCheckInstant$10
Online BankingOnline Bankinge-WalletInstant$10
In-Depth Reviews

After more than two decades in business, bet365 has one of the best reputations in the sports betting industry, a reputation that’s largely justified. It doesn’t have the most attractive platform, although bet365 more than makes up for it with substance. The desktop version is simple and intuitive, so users should have no problem locating the event they want to find, making the process smooth and easy.

There are roughly two dozen sports offered, including all of the major American sports and a few more obscure sports, which is expected for a European-based company. For sports like soccer and basketball, there are leagues and competitions from all over the world available. Likewise, there is no shortage of betting options available, including futures betting, player props, team props, alternative spreads, and many others. Bet365 also has a user-friendly bet slip and excels with regard to users building parlays.

Live betting has long been one of bet365’s biggest strengths and the company continues to lead the way in this department. In fact, many of bet365’s live betting innovations have been copied by competing sportsbooks. Outside of offering a large volume of games with live betting, bet365 allows users to stream games and track stats and in-game information while the game is being played. Bet365 also offers early cash-out and even early payouts, which aren’t exactly universal sportsbook features.

All of the complementary features of the bet365 sportsbook are to-notch as well. Deposits can be made with just about every option imaginable while withdrawing funds is typically a quick and easy process. On the site’s help page, there is an extensive FAQ section and a search function. It’s also possible for users to call for help or engage in a live chat, both of which are available 24/7. 

Bet365 currently has a rather enticing offer for new users. New customers can receive $200 worth of free bets merely by placing a $1 bet on a sporting event. Obviously, that $200 can’t be withdrawn, only the winnings of bets placed with it will be added to the user’s balance, which is standard practice. The only other catch is that after registering their new account, users must deposit at least $10 into their account. However, they only have to bet $1 on an event to activate the bonus, giving them $200 of free bets to start turning a profit.

In addition to the welcome offer for new users, bet365 has a handful of other promotions and offers available at any given time. Most of these offers revolve around early payouts or a parlay bonus. The early payout offer is something that few competing sportsbooks offer and protects users in the event that the team they picked to win blows a huge lead. There are a couple of other protective measures in place at bet 365, which shows that the company is looking out for users in the event of a little bad fortune. However, the promotions on bet365 are otherwise underwhelming.

In many ways, the bet365 mobile app is a carbon copy of the desktop version. It doesn’t offer much in terms of an aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, it’s simple and easy to navigate, allowing users to find what they want quickly and start making bets. It only takes a few taps to place a wager, which can be particularly helpful when it comes to live betting, which is a strength of bet365. In the past, there have been complaints about the app moving slowly, not responding, or occasionally crashing. However, those are potential issues with all apps and shouldn’t interfere with the user experience too much.

Bet365 has no problem living up to its reputation as one of the best sportsbooks in the world. Outside of the platform’s somewhat drab appearance, bet365 offers just about everything that both new and experienced bettors could want. Users who want a wide variety of sports and betting options will be satisfied. Bet365 is particularly attractive for bettors who enjoy making live, in-game bets because there might not be another sportsbook out there that does it better, especially with early payout and cash-out options.

If there are complaints about bet365, they typically relate to a lack of referral bonuses, a loyalty program, or enticing promotions outside of the bonus available for new users. But in a way, this makes sense with bet365’s no-frills approach to sports betting. For anyone that doesn’t care that much about the extras and just wants a comprehensive betting platform that’s easy to navigate and loaded with betting choices, bet365 is an excellent option.