Sportingbet Review

Website layout is quite pleasant one. Betting menu is situated in the left side of the page. In the center of the page you can see current live events and some of the most interesting upcoming matches. The betslip is always visible in the right, when you select some bet(s). Interface is very intuitive and friendly one. Although a 'search bet' button can be implemented, it's missing now. All betting markets for a selected event can be accessed by clicking a single button, which is very useful. There are quite many pictures and flash objects in the website but still navigation speed is satisfying. Sportingbet.com offers many helpful features such as stats, forum and livescore. Users can choose their favourite odds format: decimal, fractional or American style. Site is available in 21 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Portuguese (plus Brazil version), Hungarian, Checz, Slovenian, Russian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Greek and Turkish. You can select an appropriate currency (13 different worlds currencies are available) and a convenient time zone too.
Category evaluation: EXCELLENT

Customers' personal information is encrypted and protected with the best encryption software in the industry - SSL. When users submit sensitive information via the website, their information is protected both online and off-line. Sportingbet's potential employees are carefully checked as a precautious step before they are granted access to personal information.
Category evaluation: EXCELLENT

Supported transaction methods: credit and debit cards, bank wire transfer, Neteller, Moneybookers, Click2Pay, DirectTeller and MoneyGram. DirectTeller and MoneyGram aren't supported for withdrawing funds but users have the additional option to use cheques/cashing cheques for this purpose. Minimum deposit amount depends on the payment method used (usually 10 EUR/15 USD/10 GBP or the currency equivalent, please check website for full details). There is no minimum limit for withdrawals. Deposits through credit and debit cards and e-wallet services are fastest (instant or with minimal delay) . Processing time for bank wire and credit/debit cards transactions is up to 5 working days and for cheques - up to 21 days. Fastest withdrawal methods are e-wallets (within 24 hours, usually even faster). Transactions can be made 24/7 and most of them are free of charge. Exceptions: only one free bank wire transfer for withdrawals per month, next transfers incur 15 or 20 GBP fee. Recently Sportingbet implemented direct Moneybookers transactions from the bookmakers's site, which is a good thing definitely.

Category evaluation: VERY GOOD

The maximum amount that can be won by one customer in one day's betting, regardless of stake, is £100,000 or its equivalent in an accepted currency. Some sports and markets are a subject to different maximum payout limit (20,000 or 50,000 GBP), please check website's rules for full details. There isn't a maximum withdrawal limit, presuming the client uses the same methods for depositing and withdrawing funds. Minimum bet amount is 0.50 EUR/GBP (1 USD). The maximum stake available for each bet will be displayed on your bet slip, depending on the sport and the market.
Sportingbet reserves the right to set individual betting limits for every account holder, which is a common practice for nearly all European bookmakers unfortunately. The trading department's decision about limiting certain accounts is based on factors as: average size of the wagers placed, events played (small and unknown leagues are considered more dangerous for the bookmaker), arbitrage betting, etc.
Category evaluation: SHOULD BE BETTER

Customer support can be contacted through live chat, e-mail and telephone. Most recommended method is live chat. This feature (as well as e-mail support) is supported for all website localized versions, with local customer service agents. This is a really good intention, though the scheme isn't working smoothly sometimes. Local agents aren't authorized to solve more complicated issues obviously, so they contact London Customer Department, which delays the whole process. The agents are slow to respond in pick hours too. Still they will make their best when trying to help you with any problem regarding your account.
Category evaluation: VERY GOOD

Sportingbet offers new customers the opportunity to receive up to 100 GBP in freebets. They’ll match your first bet stake with a free bet of the same value (minimum stake 10 GBP/ Maximum 50 GBP). Place a further 10 bets of 10 GBP or more and you'll then receive another 50 GBP worth of free bets. Different bonuses are offered for the local site versions additionally. Paradise poker players receive the opportunity to benefit from a loyalty program, depending on their activity, but small stakes players don't stand a real chance (as usual in similar programs). Casino players get 10 % cash-back on any losses on certain 'promotional' days; please check full terms&conditions.
Category evaluation: EXCELLENT