Bet365 Review
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Bet365 is one of the biggest and most trusted bookmakers available online. They are regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, one of the most respected authorities worldwide, which makes them a very reliable and safe place to place your bets.
Indeed scan any site’s bookmaker’s reviews and you’ll find that bet365 scores very well, both in terms of sports betting, casino gaming, bingo, poker and of course, if you want to bet on esports in the UK too.
Using Bet365 has been enjoyable from our experience. Like all sites, Bet365 required ID confirmation before we could cash out our winnings. Despite this, we could deposit and play instantly on the site, which is a big difference compared to some other bookmakers that do not activate accounts until the customer has confirmed their ID first.
- Offers live streaming and in-play bets
- All major esports betting markets included
- Competitive esports odds
- Over 20 different currencies excepted
Bet365 Bonus Offer
The bonuses offered by Bet365 are quite substantial compared to other sites, likely due to their size. The site had matched my first bet to a 1:1 ratio, which rewards you not only for joining the site, but betting big. This bonus mentions it caps up to €100, which is quite a fair amount. That said, the minimum deposit to get the 1:1 match is €10, not too bad considering you would want to make as much of the offer for your first sign up anyway.
Like many of the other booker makers, Bet365 do have some conditions attached for the bonus offer. This includes having to overturn the money six times before withdrawal on odds that are above 1.5. The condition was pretty achievable compared to other conditions, as a 1.5 ratio still gives some very good chances.
This is especially so for Bet365 League of Legends wagers, where many markets hover that range, with wins being fairly predictable and consistent.
Esports Betting Markets
All major and minor tournaments included
In terms of sports and esports betting, bet365 covers a plethora of different markets, ranging from your typical sports betting hotbeds of soccer, greyhounds, and horse racing, to more recent innovations such as Virtual Sports and esports.
Speaking of esports, the big three esports titles, League of Legends, Dota 2 and CS:GO, all have extensive betting available across a wide range of tournaments. Those include the biggest tournaments in the world, such as Dota 2’s The International and League of Legends World Championships, as well as smaller, more regionalised competitions.
Markets offered include numerous outright winner markets on current and future tournaments, as well as extensive pre-game betting markets and, of course, an extensive In-Play betting service that covers a wide range of esports fixtures across many titles, many of which offer live streams to view the action while you bet.
However it is not just Dota 2, LoL and CSGO betting you will find at bet365, you can also bet on a wide variety of other esports, so if you fancy a bet on Valorant, or a wager on Rocket League or perhaps a bet on who will be the next NBA 2K Champion, then bet365 has you covered!
Bet365 supports in-play bets
As previously mentioned, Bet365 supports esports live betting. Live betting is the future of all betting considering the heightened engagement levels, considering Bet365 are at the forefront of online betting, it’s no wonder they support it.
Esports Odds
Best odds from Bet365
Having viewed the different esports odds on offer across a wide range of titles and compared them with what their main rivals offer, we can state with certainty that bet365 offers good value odds across the board on esports.
Of course, you may find that the CSGO odds on some markets differ from one bookmaker to the next, that is always going to happen, but we’re happy that over the longer term, we are going to bet excellent value betting at bet365.
As CSGO, Dota 2 and League of Legends betting sites go, bet365 ticks all the right boxes, and the same is true for the numerous other esports titles that the site covers too.
Interface and Design
Dedicated interfaces for its PC, mobile and app versions
Bet365 has dedicated interfaces for its PC, mobile and app versions. This optimisation of its interfaces makes it easy to use throughout the various platforms.
In terms of design, bet365 is very user-friendly, with prominent markets and In-Play betting markets prominently displayed on the home screen.
As with its other sections, bet365 esports is very easy to follow. With its simple to navigate from one esports to the next and also to peruse the markets available for each fixture.
Simply click on the odds to add your selection to your bet slip and when ready, enter the stake you want to bet and click the button to place it, and your bet is running!
This same ease of use is consistent across its internet and mobile services, and it is this which makes bet365 one of the most user-friendly sites I have come across.
Payment Options
You can bet with 18 different currencies
Alongside being able to bet using 18 different currencies from around the world, there are also numerous payment options available to you, depending on where in the world you live.
Options range from wire (bank) transfers to debit card payments, eWallet services such as Skrill, Neteller and PayPal and more modern funding options such as Google and Apple Pay.
Withdrawal options include debit card, wire (bank) transfers, PayPal, Paysafecard and Apple Pay. However, you do need to verify your identity before you can withdraw funds, and Bet365 only withdraw funds back to the same deposit method you used to make your deposit.
Customer Support
24/7 support services
Getting in contact with customer care is fairly easy with Bet365 considering their multiple points of reach. As expected of a major online bookmaker, Bet365 have live support staff that will be able to help you 24/7. While the site may be big, the live chat support staff are certainly sufficient and capable. We tested the response time of the live staff, finding faster response times compared to a majority of sites.
Alongside their excellent Live Chat service, there is an extensive FAQ and Help section available on the site, which you can use to find the answer to some common queries, while support is also available on a dedicated email address, which you can access 24 hours a day.
All in all, the Bet365 live chat is the way to go, with fast replies at any time and anywhere.
Licensing & Security
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission
When we signed up for bet365, we were aware of their excellent reputation with online sports betting customers, and they did not disappoint us.
Using the site was easy, and when it came to withdrawing our winnings, once we had completed the ID verification check, it was plain sailing, and we had our winnings back in our account quickly thereafter.
As you would expect with financial industry standard protection for your account details and personal information, a clean, efficient site and strong promotion of security by the site, we always felt that when we logged in, we were protected and secure when betting with bet365.
Bet365 has set up structures conducive to responsible gambling
Alongside the site’s excellent security features, we were also impressed with the site’s promotion of responsible gambling with a number of different tools available for customers to use to limit the amount you can deposit or bet on the site over a stated period of time, as well as more draconian measures including the ability to exclude yourself from the site for a set period of time, or even indefinitely.
The reality check tool, which alerts you to how long you have spent on the site, is also an excellent tool to encourage responsible gambling.
Extra Features
Bet on over 100 markets
Bet365 also boasts a number of other features that are well worth taking notice of. Your log-in will give you access to all sister bet365 sites, such as bet365 Casino, bet365 Poker and bet365 Bingo to name but a few, and your single balance can now be used across all sites.
Excellent long-term promotions are also available for certain sports, with multiple promotions available for the most popular betting options such as soccer and horse racing.
Virtual Sports is also a growing market on the site and bet365 now offers one of the best Virtuals sections in the industry, which is accessible on the bet365 Sports site, along with its vastly developed esports betting section.
Other features on the site include a Live Golf Tracker for golf betting fans, the option to Edit Bets while they are In-Play, or even the option to Cash Out a qualifying bet early.
Final thoughts of our Bet365 review
Despite operating in a very competitive field offering sports and esports betting, bet365 has managed to stay at the forefront of both industries. Their promotional offers, expansion of odds and markets available and great value over the long term through its odds, guarantees, insurance offers and promotions mean that they have remained the first port of call for many punters.
You can be sure that whatever you want to do at bet365, they are a trustworthy, great value and expansive service that will only enhance your gambling experience in a safe and secure environment.