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Since launching in 2006, Betway has become one of the leading online gambling companies in the world, holding licences in countries across the globe and even sponsoring with major sporting organisations.
With sponsorships of big names like West Ham United and the National Hockey League, it is no surprise that many people choose to bet with Betway. In our extensive Betway review, we’ll be focusing on their sportsbook and seeing how it stacks up to other major competitors. And from what we’ve seen, there’s quite a bit on offer!
Betway has a choice of several welcome offers, which is a nice touch as it provides new customers with different options. However, Betway’s generosity (or lack thereof) massively varies depending on your location. In the table below, we have provided some brief details of these bonus options:
| Region | Welcome Bonus | Quick Details |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £10 Welcome Free Bet OR £30 Matched Free Bet if your first bet loses + 50 Free Spins | Get a matched free bet on a single bet of £10 or get up to a £30 matched free bet on your first losing acca |
| Canada (excluding Ontario) | Matched $200 Deposit Bonus | Free Bet Refund up to $200 if your first bet loses |
| Nigeria | Matched ₦250,000 Sport/Casino Deposit Bonus | Matched ₦125,000 Sport Deposit Bonus; Matched ₦125,000 Casino Deposit Bonus |
Compared to other leading bookmarks in the UK, we are not particularly enthused by the Betway bonus. £10 in Free Bets is a pretty stingy offer for new customers, while matching £30 is not overly impressive either; still, a free bet is a free bet, and some operators don’t have welcome bonuses at all. On the other hand, new customers in Canada and Nigeria can benefit from huge deposit matches which are fairly more generous than the UK counterpart, although please remember that these are not advertised towards Ontarian bettors.
When compiling our Betway review, we were pleased to see how straightforward the journey was. All you need are your personal and banking details, while choosing from certain options to tailor your Betway experience to match your own needs. Follow these 5 simple steps to get started at Betway today:
Our Betway review found a diverse range of products, with most of these available in the majority of locations where Betway holds licences. With numerous sports to bet on – as well as dedicated casino and esports tabs – plus live streaming, bet boosts, and customer support, our Betway rating does not fall short in this regard. Our table below shows what you can benefit from when exploring Betway odds.
| UK | Canada | Ontario Only | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Offer | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ongoing Promos | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Live Streaming | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Mobile App | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cash Out | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bet Builder | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bet Boosts | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| In-Play Betting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live Chat Support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Audio Commentaries | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Betway has a dedicated mobile app, which is available for iOS and Android users to download for free from the Apple and Google Play stores, respectively. The app features everything that the desktop website has to offer, including in-play betting and cash out, making betting on the go easier than ever.
Alternatively, if you want to save storage space on your mobile device or encounter any issues with the app, you can use Betway’s mobile-optimised website. However, from our experience when putting together this Betway review, we found the app to run smoothly with a user-friendly interface to navigate.
Our Betway rating when it comes to the amount of payment options the platform provides is reasonable. Although these methods vary by location – we have more details on this in the table below – you can make deposits and withdrawals with most of the standard methods which you would expect from a leading bookmaker.
However, as you will see, Betway is lacking the option to use Apple or Google Pay, which may irritate mobile users in particular. While we would expect Betway to offer these modern payment functions in the future, this does knock them down a mark in terms of our Betway sports review.
| Region | Payment options |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Debit/Visa/Mastercard, Maestro, Electron, Neteller, PayPal, Rapid Transfer, Sofort, Vyne |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Debit/Visa/Mastercard, Interac, MuchBetter, Paysafecard, ecoPayz, iDebit, Instadebit, Flexepin |
| 🇨🇦Canada - Ontario | Debit/Visa/Mastercard, Interac, MuchBetter, Paysafecard, ecoPayz, iDebit, Instadebit, Flexepin |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | ATM, USSD, Direct Bank Transfer, Flutterwave, OPay, Giropay, Neteller |
Though payment times do vary, Betway processes all deposits instantly, other than bank transfers, which can take up to 48 hours to arrive in your account. As for withdrawals, e-wallets like PayPal are processed within 24 hours by Betway, while debit card withdrawals take between three and five days. Bank transfers can take between five and ten days to land in your account.
Should you encounter any problems when using Betway’s platform, or simply have a query that you would like help with, you can access their help section by scrolling to the bottom of their page and clicking ‘Help’. This will take you to Betway’s FAQ section, with an extensive list of answers to frequently asked questions by customers, such as payment problems and website issues.
However, if this does not resolve your query, you can request help from a customer service representative by clicking the ‘I Have Another Query’ box. Simply log in and you will be met by a member of Betway’s staff once they have availability. Unlike some bookmakers, Betway does not offer 24/7 customer support, with their opening hours specified as being 8am to midnight. Overall, we found response times and quality to be mixed in comparison to Betway’s competitors.
| Customer Service |  |
|---|---|
| Available Languages: | English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Japanese, Norwegian, Finnish |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Telephone: | 00 44 808 238 9841 |
As mentioned, Betway holds licences in countries across the globe. Betway is a member of the European Sports Security Association, the Independent Betting Adjudication Service, the Remote Gambling Association, and is accredited by international testing agency eCOGRA. Betway is also regulated by the UK Gambling Commission.
Therefore when you bet with Betway, you can rest assured that you are doing so with a highly established and reputable company. Betway has made a conscious effort to become a more responsible operator by establishing a partnership with the Professional Players Federation, while also supporting the Responsible Gambling Trust. You can set deposit limits when opening your account, or at any point after signing-up.
Online betting sites often have rewards schemes set up for their most dedicated users. On that end, one of the most impressive features we discovered when compiling our Betway review is the Free Bet Club on offer to existing customers. In the UK, customers can benefit from earning £10 in Free Bets every single week when they spend £25 or more on sports trebles/accumulators. Compared to most of Betway’s competitors, this is a very generous offer, as most bookmakers only offer £5 in weekly free bets (if any at all). This offer appears to be available across the globe, too, with customers in Canada benefitting from $10 in free bets when they spend $25, while customers in Nigeria can receive up to ₦5,000 per week. In order to qualify, simply opt in and meet the required terms & conditions.
Apart from the Free Bet Club, our Betway rating has been greatly improved by assessing other ongoing promotions, with a range of free games and free spins to play for the chance to win real money. For example, ‘4 to score’ allows you to predict four first goalscorers from selected Premier League games every weekend for the opportunity to win £50,000.
As you would expect from us when creating this Betway review, we spent a lot of time scouring the different markets, features and support available on site. As such, we got to know Betway’s site pretty well.
Betway’s main colours are black and green, which are easy enough on the eye at least. On the homepage, there is a list of quick links featuring popular sports markets to the left, with the full list of sports beneath this. In the middle, you can find banners linking to promotions and the betting site bonuses, as well as upcoming sporting events with Betway odds. To the right, there is more information on promotions, namely the Free Bet Club.
In truth, we found the homepage a little cluttered. Our Betway rating would definitely be improved if more money was spent to modernise the site and make it a little cleaner. However, others may enjoy its simplicity, and there are certainly no issues when it comes to quickly making bets, cash outs, deposits, and withdrawals. Accessing your account is also straightforward enough, but we would like to see customer support integrated to help customers more effectively at their time of need.
When making our Betway review, we discovered over 30 sports available for users to bet on. The most popular sport is football, with some of the promotions based around the beautiful game. There is a Quick Links sidebar where you can access key football events along with other big sports on the site, such as horse racing, cricket and tennis. Betway has all of the conventional betting markets available to bet on, such as full-time results, goals, cards, corners, and much more.
However, the fun does not stop there, with other popular sports such as golf, rugby union, and American football all available on site. You’ll be able to see just how many events are posted per sport with a handy scrolling bar with your typical icons smack in the middle of the page. While Betway does offer antepost/outright markets on most sports, it became one of the first betting companies to ban managerial and transfer-based markets due to perceived potential manipulation.
Generally speaking, Betway’s odds are usually competitive compared to some other companies in the sports betting industry. However, at the time of writing, we checked in on the odds for various matches within the Premier League and were disappointed to see that the house edge averaged around 6%, which is not the greatest competitive value, especially for the UK market. We even saw a Manchester City v Crystal Palace match hit an overround of 107.16%.
On a more positive note however, Betway does offer special Betway Boosts on select markets and we found over 25 different offers in that section, which stands out compared to some sites that may have just a handful available at a time. It was also nice to see that these boosts targeted multiple sports markets and geographical regions.
Betway launched its own live streaming service called ‘Betway TV’ in 2016. In order to access live streams at Betway, you must have £2 or the equivalent amount of funds in another currency in your account. You can watch more than 20 sports on this service, including football, esports, darts, tennis, and much more.
Betway comes into its own with horse racing, as they stream multiple races every day, allowing you to watch the action unfold, while betting in-play or keeping an eye on your cash out amount on any existing bets.
In the UK, Betway’s highest payout/winning limit per day is £500,000, which is on major football and horse racing events. This amount decreases to £250,000 or smaller for other events, such as Grand Slam tennis and major Golf tournaments. Amounts will vary in different locations, and the limits will also depend on the market itself. Specifics are listed directly in the terms and conditions, however, here’s a chart to give you a general overview:
| Sport | Maximum Payout/Winning Limit Range |
|---|---|
| Football (Grade 1) | £500,000 |
| Football (Grade 2) | £250,000 |
| Football (Grade 3) | £100,000 |
| Horse Racing | £50,000 - £500,000 |
| Greyhound Racing | £10,000 - £100,000 |
| Tennis | £25,000 - £250,000 |
| Snooker | £50,000 - £250,000 |
| Darts | £50,000 - £250,000 |
| Basketball | £25,000 - £250,000 |
| Ice Hockey | £25,000 - £250,000 |
| American Football | £25,000 - £250,000 |
| Baseball | £25,000 - £250,000 |
| Other Sports | £25,000 - £250,000 |
Minimum and maximum betting limits are not explicitly stated on site, just be aware that most sportsbooks reserve the right to place limitations at their discretion.
Betway is a great option for sports fans, with 30+ sports covered including soccer, American football, and tennis. While the odds were not as competitive at the time of conducting this review, Betway typically falls closer in line with the competition. Fortunately, they regain some points for their plentiful selection of Betway Boosts.
We also love the extensive offering of live streams on their exclusive Betway TV, which you can watch when you have a balance of just £2 in your betting account. Finally, the sportsbook offers medium sized payout limits all around, with substantial increases for football and horse racing fans. Overall, Betway is a solid option with a decent betting offer for the average punter.
Betway is a solid choice for those looking to bet on sport in the UK, Canada, Ontario, and Nigeria. Although Betway’s new customer offer isn’t in the UK, the bonuses showcased for Nigeria and Canada (excluding Ontario) offer great value.
Our Betway rating is greatly improved by the company’s conscious efforts to become a more responsible operator in recent years, as we consider this hugely important in modern society. However, the lack of 24/7 customer support has to be considered a black mark against it. Overall, Betway has some great features, but there is plenty for them to improve on still as the company continues to grow.
Yes, using Betway is completely safe. They are a fully licensed, secure and responsible entity operating legally in multiple corners of the globe.
You can sign-up to Betway by clicking on ‘Register’ on the home page. All you need are your personal and banking details in order to create a verified account.
Yes, Betway runs a Free Bet Club in most locations, allowing you to receive weekly free bets when you spend above a certain threshold and meet the specified qualifying T&C’s.
This will depend on the location you are betting from, but Betway’s minimum deposit and withdrawal amounts are standard. In the UK, for example, you can deposit a minimum £5 and withdraw a minimum £10.
Betway has over 30 sports available to bet on, with extensive markets and competitive odds. You can also bet on esports and play casino games.
Players must be 21 years of age or older or reach the minimum age for gambling in their respective state and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: (a) the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey at 1-800-Gambler or www.800gambler.org; or (b) Gamblers Anonymous at 855-2-CALL-GA or www.gamblersanonymous.org.
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