SportingBet – Sportsbook Review
SportingBet Summary
SportingBet is a distinguished online Sportsbook established back in 1998 by SportingBet Plc, employing multiple software brands to bring punters the very best in online sports betting. In the last decade, SportingBet has worked its way high up the ladder of success, attracting thousands upon thousands of sports bettors by providing some of the best fixed-odds on an enormous range of sporting events and other venues.
Licensed in Antigua and Barbuda, the online sports betting association caters to international members around the world, providing multi-lingual software in 22 languages, with 11 currencies accepted. The only regional restrictions are placed on US residents, who are not currently allowed to deposit or place real-money wagers at the Sportsbook.
The online Sportsbook is actually a part of a much bigger offering from SportingBet, providing members with access to SportingBet Poker, SportingBet Casino, SportingBet Backgammon, SportingBet Games and other venues. When a member registers a single account with SportingBet, all online gaming sectors are made available to them. Deposits are delivered in the online Sportsbook account, but may then be transferred to any other venue.
Note that SportingBet does not accept deposits from US residents.
SportingBet Software
While many online sportsbook’s will employ just one, or even two separate software brands to deliver their services, SportingBet went far beyond the typical development stages, integrating 7 sports betting software platforms that include Boss Media, Dynamite Idea, GameAccount, Finsoft, CTXM, GTS and ISWI. It may seem excessive, but in reality, SportingBet is able to provide a straightforward interface with every desirable resource at the user’s fingertips.
There is no download required to place a wager at the SportingBet online sportsbook. All of the necessities are provided directly on the web site using Flash technology; therefore compatible with Windows Pc, Linux and Mac. SportingBet’s unique soft ware is available in 22 global languages.
Languages: Bulgaria, Canadian, Czech, Croatian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish.
SportingBet Betting Venues (Sports & Others)
SportingBet offers a wide array of sports and other fixed-odds venues to wager on.
Sports Betting: American Football (NCAA, NFL and CFL), Baseball, Basketball (European and American), Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Futsal, Golf, Greyhound Racing, Handball, Hockey, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, Poker, Pool, Rugby, Snooker, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and Winter Sports.
Others: Financials, Politics and Weather.
SportingBet Odds & Limitations
SportingBet displays fixed odds in all formats, EU, UK and US. The minimum wager is £0.50 or $1 (varies by currency). There is no maximum accepted wager amount, but there is a £250,000 (or currency equivalent) cap on the amount a punter can win in a single day. Certain sports and Football Leagues are subject to a maximum per-wager payout of £20,000 or £50,000, depending on the sporting event in question. All betting types are available, including Live, In-Play Betting, Straight Bets, Combinations, Handicaps, Teasers, Props and more.
Members of the SportingBet online Sportsbook can view/place wagers in the following currencies: AUD, CAD, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, SEK, SGD and USD.
SportingBet Bonus / Promotions
SportingBet is offering all new members a Free Bet offer of up to £100. When a new punter makes their first wager (£10 minimum) at SportingBet, the online sportsbooks will match it with a Free Bet of up to £50. To receive the other £50 Free Bet Bonus, place 10 more wagers of at least £10 each.
From now until December 21, 2008, SportingBet is promoting free £5 Prediction and Stakes Boost on the UEFA Champions League 2008/09 season. To participate, simply place a wager of £20 or more on any Football markets. The bet price must be 2.0 or greater to qualify. A “Free Prediction” banner will appear beneath your Bet Slip the first time you place a qualifying wager. Until December 21st, each time a qualifying wager is place, the Free Prediction Bet will receive a £5 Stakes Boost up to a maximum of £30.
SportingBet Deposits / Withdrawals
Welcoming members from every region of the world (except USA residents), SportingBet supplies a complete list of secure payment methods and accepted currencies. Minimum/Maximum deposits vary by the payment method of choice.
Currencies Accepted: AUD, CAD, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, SEK, SGD and USD.
Deposit Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Visa Debit, Switch, Maestro, NETeller, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, Bank Wire Transfer and Money Transfer.
Withdrawal Methods: Visa, Visa Debit, NETeller, Click2Pay, Moneybookers, Bank Wire Transfer, Bank Draft and Check.
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