Betway Review

Betway
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Betway Analysis

Betway Review

Betway is owned and operated by Betway Limited and has been online for more than a decade. After a less-than-fabulous start, Betway has emerged as one of the best online betting sites largely thanks to their great sports offer and the variety of markets and promotions they offer. No matter if you’re a football, basketball or cricket fan, you can rest assured that Betway will satisfy your wants and needs.

This trusted bookie is licensed and regulated in Malta and the United Kingdom. Its parent group Betway Limited owns more than a few casinos and brands and they’ve settled in nicely in the online sports betting as well. Launched in 2005, Betway’s start was shaky due to customer complaints, but the bookie managed to overcome all odds and become a true giant in the online betting industry.

Pros

Cons
  • Limited bonus and promo offer
  • No live chat on the website (available on the mobile app)
  • The mobile app can only be downloaded through a promo page

Interface

Sporting a simple, yet trendy black-and-green theme, Betway is one of the best-looking bookies you’ll find. The website is easy to navigate and all the sections are clearly separated, so you’ll have no trouble picking the sportsbook or the casino. On the left, you can see the variety of sports and events they offer, while the central part of the website is home to featured odds in various sports.

Betway is available in many languages including English, German, Russian, and Swedish. No matter where you come from, you won’t find the odds confusing thanks to a nifty feature which allows you to pick between Decimal, Fractional, and American odds. The website has a mobile version, so you won’t have any problem betting directly from your smartphone or tablet. There’s a mobile app for iOS and Android as well, but the problem is that you can’t find it in the store – it has to be downloaded through a special promotions page.

Betting Offer

When it comes to the sports offer, the website offers almost any sport you can think of. Football fans will definitely be pleased – Betway offers betting on all major football leagues and competitions, including the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and dozens more. The availability of sports markets is just as stunning – besides the standard bets, Betway gives you the option to bet on more than 50 markets, which is definitely more than most of us can handle.

Not a football fan? Don’t worry – every major sport is available in Betway’s betting offer, including tennis, basketball, hockey, cricket, rugby, badminton, boxing, MMA/UFC, handball, snooker and many more. There are even some special betting offers which give punters the opportunity to take a break from sports – for example, you can predict who’ll win big at this year’s Oscar ceremony.

If you’d really want to try a new challenge, Betway allows you to bet on politics, where you can enjoy several fun markets and possibly win big money. As you can see, there’s almost nothing missing from Betway, no matter if you’re a beginner or a more serious punter.

And yes, Betway offers the thrill of live betting.

Payment Methods

In the age of e-wallets and digital payments, Betway has done well to satisfy the needs of most customers. Besides accepting Visa and MasterCard, there’s a variety of web-wallets you can use for deposits and withdrawals, including Neteller, Euteller, PayPal, AstroPay, and Skrill. There are no transaction fees nor a maximum limit on both deposits and withdrawals, although the minimum is set to £10.

The processing times are standard. Deposits are instant except in the cases of a bank transfer, while withdrawals depend on the payment method you’ve chosen to use. E-wallets will take up to 48 hours, while credit and debit cards will take between 2-5 days, which is a bit on the slow side.

Customer Support

Should you run into any kind of problem with the site or have any complaint, Betway’s customer support team is happy to help. Unfortunately, Betway doesn’t offer a live chat option on the website – there’s only a telephone number and an e-mail to contact the operator. Surprisingly, the live chat option is available on the mobile app. There’s a simple FAQ page which should help you set up your profile and answer common questions.

Welcome Offer and Promotions

Betway offers a 100% match on your first deposit up to £30, which is about average at best. You can easily claim it by registering, picking your deposit option, then depositing at least £10. The bet must be placed at odds of 3/4 or higher. It’s an easy way to earn a free bet and use it later on your favorite teams.

Additionally, Betway also offers bet refunds, accumulator bonuses, and free bets as well. The bookie has a pretty limited bonus section, which is unfortunate as we’d have liked to see more.

Conclusion

Betway is a great bookie that has managed to overcome their early problems and become a reputable operator in a crowded market. It’s not without faults, however – the mobile app is only available through a promotions page, live chat is only available in the app, and there's a serious lack of bonuses. If you can live with those disadvantages, you’ll find Betway just fine.