Sky Bet

Sky Bet was founded in 2002 and is part of the prestigious British Sky Betting & Gaming online gaming establishment. It refers to one of the big players in the sportsbook, casino and poker division. Recently acquired by The Star Group in 2018, it has established itself as one of the top 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 the features, the platform allows you to place a bet with just one click, whether from a laptop, smartphone or tablet. You’ll find out more, if you try it for the first time.

Operating license

Sky Bet operates under license 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 high quality experience and stands out for its high standards and performance.

Sky Bet on mobile

Sky Bet provides users with a mobile app that is compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems. The site has also been optimised to switch easily from one platform to another, thanks to its mobile version. This is a similar feature to the desktop, but presented in a scaled-down version. At the same time, on the homepage you will find various links to the casino, bingo, poker and other directories. At the bottom of the page are links to Italian and German translations.

Users registration

Creating an account at Sky Bet will only take a few minutes of your time. All you need to do is to follow the process, via a desktop computer or mobile device. Here are the steps to take if you want to join the club:

• Click one of the links on the site leading to the registration page;
• Click on the “Register” tab in the upper right-hand corner of the home page;
• Press the ‘Register’ button and enter your personal details on the form, including your full name, date of birth, mobile number and account currency. Tip: the “Post Code Lookup” function allows you to enter your address. If not, enter it manually ;
• Create a username, followed by a 4-digit code as your login details;
• Click on “Next” once you have passed the security question;
• Finalize the registration by choosing your payment option, set your game limits and then mention your registration offer.

Sending an ID will confirm the final opening of your account. After the automatic verification of your data (age, address), you will have access to all the services and special offers of Sky Bet, once your profile is declared valid.

Bonuses and promotions

Upon registration, 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 greater 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 noted that the free bet stake will not be included in your winnings when using it. 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 visiting one of the categories available on the web. Each of them has a welcome bonus as well as various exceptional offers. In fact, we give you a small taste of the promotions suggested by the platform:

• “Prize Boosts”. Every day, Sky Bet offers you the opportunity to raise the odds of your bets to increase your winnings on any market. This varies with each selection;
• ” Saturday’s Football Prize boost. The game is about winning a big prize on the betting of at least 3 football teams;
• ” Super 6 “. You will win £250,000, for a correct prediction on the score of 6 pre-selected Saturday games;
• ” 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 valued at £10,000 for second place. You will receive £1,000 if you come third.

Before committing to the bets, read the terms and conditions stipulated by Sky Bet carefully, regarding all offers available on the platform.

The betting and gaming market

When talking about sports betting, Sky Bet has a very extensive catalogue. It lists all the events to bet on and has a total of 38 disciplines, including virtual sports. On the current calendar, the market is more focused on UK-based sports such as football, horse racing, golf and ice hockey. In addition, there are the most popular matches for tennis, basketball, volleyball and other events. So far, the platform is making every effort to keep the list up to date. Nonetheless, you will have an almost complete repertoire at your fingertips when you take a look at the page, with competitions in many international leagues, excellent odds and a wide range of betting options. For the full satisfaction of the players, the bookmaker is able to broadcast the games live, thanks to the Sky Sports TV 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 the interface much more fluid. Indeed, there are different 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 program. You can access all these categories by clicking on the corresponding tabs.

Available payment methods

If you are going to deposit or withdraw money, Sky Bet offers a variety of different methods to safely make your financial transactions. These include, but are not limited to :

• Visa (credit, debit, Electron), MasterCard, Solo, Maestro bank cards;
• Paypal e-wallet ;
• Neteller payment system.

Sky Bet sets the minimum deposit limit at €5. Withdrawal of winnings is generally fast. Processing time varies from a few seconds to a maximum of two hours.

Customer support

If you have any problems on the Sky Bet website, scroll down to contact customer support and select one of the preliminary questions related to your problem. Once completed, you will have access to the following means of communication for a quick solution:

• Live chat. Go to the “Contact Us” section, choosing the subject that seems to concern you;
• Telephone, available from 8am to midnight;
• E-mail. Fill in the required fields on the form, after clicking on the e-mail logo. An operator will contact you.