SportBet Sportsbook Review
SportBet Review For US Gamblers
Overall Rating : 8.5 / 10
Opening an account : 9 / 10
Software & Navigation : 8.5 / 10
Betting Limits : 9 / 10
Sports Offered : 8.5 / 10
Odds Offered : 8.5/ 10
Signup Bonus : 9 / 10
Promotions & Bonuses : 8 / 10
Customer Support : 8.5 / 10
Financial Security 9 / 10
Deposits/Withdrawals : 9 / 10
Company Background
Owned and operated by the 5Dimes Group, Sportbet is one of six gaming web sites that have been launched by the Group from their base in Costa Rica since 1996. It serves as a dedicated international bookmaking venue in conjunction with IslandCasino, Vietbet, Chinesebookie, Betanysports and the original 5Dimes Casino & Sportsbook established in 1998.
Opening an Account
Opening a Sportbet account could not be easier. Just a click on the “Join Now” tab at the top of any page opens a fill-in form. Required information includes name, address, email address and phone number. Choose a password and enter any associated marketing code. A new Sportbet User ID will be automatically sent via email. Alternatively, accounts can also be opened by phone. All registrants must be at least 18 years of age in order to join and wager.
Software & Navigation
Offering easy and intuitive navigation, Sportbet.com uses English as its main language. It is powered by software created by 21GNET, DGS, GGL, NDG and Yatahay. All applications are licensed in Costa Rica, and no download is needed to begin wagering.
Betting Limits
The minimum bet at Sportbet online is just 50¢. Wager limits range from $5,000 on major sports to as low as $50 on exotic propositions, and the maximum limit that can be wagered is set independently for each sport. For phone wagering, $50 is the minimum for straight wagers, while $25 is the minimum for parlays, teasers, pleasers and futures. On open parlays and teasers, $100 is the minimum wager.
Sports Offered
Sportbet offers excellent odds for a wide variety of wagers on major sports and leagues. Basic betting categories are football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, boxing and UFC, tennis, golf, NASCAR and horseracing at fixed odds. Wagering types include straight bets, parlays, teasers, pleasers, progressives, totals, Asian handicaps, Round Robins, reverses, if bets, rolling if bets, office pools and point buying.
Odds Offered
The default lines at Sportbet are displayed as American moneyline odds, which tend to be very competitive and are a direct reflection of the odds offered on the 5Dimes parent site. Most recently, Sportbet has begun offering a Bet Tracker App for the iPhone, BlackBerry or Android at no extra charge. It allows automatic calculation of win/loss predictions during each game, monitoring of each bet placed in real-time and instant viewing of published game lines and odds.
Signup Bonus
New players at Sportbet can choose one of the Bonus Options provided for New Accounts. Each new account is defaulted to the 30% Super Saver Bonus unless otherwise selected. This bonus offers a 30% discount with -107 style pricing instead of the standard -110.
Promotions & Bonuses
Among the ongoing promotions at Sportbet are cashback bonuses up to 20%, reduced juice bonuses on a broad range of sports, and a 20% refer-a-friend bonus. In the Sportbet Racebook, two bonus options are available: 5%-20% rebates on losses or a 10% bonus cash on winnings. Cashback casino games are available, too.
Customer Support
Office hours at Sportbet Customer Service are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Toll-free phone numbers are provided for U.S. and Canadian players, while a dozen other dedicated lines have been set up for other countries from Australia to China to the U.K. Real-time customer support is also available via Live Chat from the web site.
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Financial Security
Sportbet has recently received RTP Certification from Certified Fair Gambling. Additionally, their operations are audited and checked by a third party examiner known as Xtech S.A. Both of these certifications are given to ensure statistical fairness. For banking and funding accounts, security is a high priority. Personal identity and details of all members always remains confidential, and Sportbet does not report wagering information on behalf of any member.
Deposits & Withdrawals
With all transactions denominated in U.S. dollars, Sportbet accepts a number of financial methods for both deposits and withdrawals, namely Bank Wire Transfer, Courier Check, FedEx, Moneybookers, NETeller, InstaDebit and Sportsbook Transfer. For deposits only, eWalletXpress, ACH and Visa are available. Funds may be deposited freely at any time, while one free withdrawal may be made every 30 days. Additional withdrawals may be subject to a fee of $15 or more, depending upon the method used.
Additional Information
In addition to its Sportsbook and Racebook, Sportbet features gaming tabs for Lottery, Poker, Skill Games and Casino betting. The Casino section is further divided into three playing areas: Bonus Casino, MatchPlay Casino and Live Dealer Casino. The latter offers live Baccarat and Blackjack only.
Conclusion
The similarities between Sportbet and its parent site 5Dimes are undeniable, from markets available to odds offered. Either one makes a good choice for beginners or advanced handicappers alike, although the graphics at Sportbet are bit more slick.
