Sky Bet
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Overview
- Région: Royaume-Uni
- Licence: Royaume-Uni
- Daily visits: 499 000
- Services offerts: Paris sportifs, paris hippiques, paris en direct, casino en ligne, casino en direct, poker
Sky Bet was founded in 2002 and is part of the prestigious British Sky Betting & Gaming online gaming establishment. It is one of the major players in the sportsbook, casino and poker divisions. Recently acquired by The Star Group in 2018, it has established itself as one of the best bookmakers in the UK and invites big brands to join the web. Get ready for a huge selection of markets on your hands. As for features, the platform allows you to place a bet just a click away, whether from a laptop, smartphone or tablet. Find out more if this is your first experience.
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Operating licence
Sky Bet operates under licence number 38718, issued by the UK Gambling Commission. The operator is also licensed and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Its reliability is reflected in its superior track record and stands out for its high standards and performance.
Sky Bet on mobile
Sky Bet provides users with a mobile application compatible with Android and iOS operating systems. The site has also been optimised to switch easily from one platform to another, thanks to its mobile version. It’s a feature similar to the desktop, but presented in a scaled-down version. At the same time, on the home page you’ll find various links guiding you to the casino, bingo, poker directories and various other sections. At the bottom are links to Italian and German translations.
User registration
Creating an account at Sky Bet will only take a few minutes of your time. All you need to do is follow the process, via a desktop or mobile device. Here are the different steps to complete if you want to join the club:
- Click on one of the links on the site leading to the registration page;
- Click on the ‘Register’ tab in the top right-hand corner of the home page;
- Press the ‘Register’ button, then enter your personal details on the form, giving your full name, date of birth, mobile number and account currency. A little tip: the “Post Code Lookup” function allows you to enter your address. If not, enter it manually;
- Create a user name, followed by a 4-digit code as your login details;
- Click “Next” once you have passed the security question;
- Finalise registration by choosing your payment option, setting your play limits, and mentioning your registration offer.
You will be asked to provide proof of identity to confirm that your account has been definitively opened. Once your details (age, address) have been automatically verified, you will have access to all Sky Bet services and special offers, once your profile has been declared valid.
Bonuses and promotions
As soon as you register, Sky Bet offers you £20 in free bets. To take advantage of this, place an initial deposit of £5 on a single bet with odds of more than 1/1. The reward, split into two equal parts, expires after 30 days and is only available on a single or multiple bet. It should be pointed out that the stake in the free bet will not be included in your winnings when it is used. This type of bonus is only available to new members. On the other hand, they will be able to access a range of online promotions by consulting one of the categories available on the web. Each of them has a welcome bonus and various exceptional offers. Here’s a sneak preview of some of the promotions on offer:
- “Prize Boosts. Every day, Sky Bet offers you the opportunity to raise the odds on your bets to increase your winnings on any market. This varies according to each selection;
- “Saturday’s Football Prize boost. The game consists of winning a jackpot on the placing of bets on at least 3 football teams;
- “Super 6. You will win £250,000 for correctly predicting the score of 6 pre-selected Saturday matches;
- “ITV 7. The horse racing based competition will win you up to £250,000. All you have to do is bet on the eventual winner of each of the 7 scheduled horse races;
- “Fantasy Football. Go for the first place prize worth £50,000 and form your own football team to accumulate maximum points. You might as well know that the reward is worth £10,000 for second place. You’ll get £1,000 if you come third.
Before committing yourself to a bet, carefully read the conditions stipulated by Sky Bet, concerning all the offers available on the platform.
The betting and gaming market
Talking of sports betting, Sky Bet has a well-stocked catalogue. It contains a list of all the events to bet on, with a total of 38 disciplines, including virtual sports. In the current calendar, the market is more focused on UK-based sports such as football, horse racing, golf and ice hockey. Then there are the most popular matches in tennis, basketball, volleyball and other events. So far, the platform is doing all it can to keep the list up to date. Nevertheless, you’ll find an almost complete repertoire at a glance, with competitions in many international leagues, excellent odds and a wide range of betting options. For the complete satisfaction of players, the bookmaker is able to broadcast matches live, thanks to Sky Sports television channels. However, the site does not support live streaming, with the exception of horse racing.
As far as gambling is concerned, Sky bet has made sure that the interface is much more fluid. In fact, there are various sections allowing you to access your favourite options. These include respective tabs on slots, roulette, blackjack, video poker, added to the list of available promotions, as well as a section on the club membership programme. You can access all these categories by clicking on the corresponding tabs.
Available payment methods
If you are planning to deposit or withdraw money, Sky Bet offers a number of different methods for making your financial transactions in complete security. These include
- Visa (credit, debit, Electron), MasterCard, Solo, Maestro bank cards;
- Paypal electronic wallet;
- Neteller payment system.
Sky Bet sets the minimum deposit limit at €5. Withdrawing winnings is generally quick. Processing time varies from a few seconds to a maximum of two hours.
Customer support
If you encounter any difficulties on the Sky Bet site, scroll down the page to contact customer support, then select one of the preliminary questions related to your problem. Once you have finished, you will have access to the following means of communication for a quick solution:
- Live chat. Go to the “Contact us” section and select the subject that seems to be troubling you;
- Telephone, available from 8 a.m. to midnight;
- E-mail. Fill in the required fields on the form, after clicking on the e-mail logo. An operator will contact you.