Bet365 Review

Bet365 may be a household name in the betting industry, but it still carries a few weaknesses here and there with its strong points. Let’s have a peek at what to look out for.

Bet365 Strengths

• Live streaming: Live streaming enables you to watch any game live anywhere. Live streaming is your go-to if you’re thinking of following up on any event while placing your stake. Also, watching the play unfold enables me to select an outcome while keeping an eye on the odds.
• Multiple betting offers: You’re not limited to single betting but can try out multi-betting with Bet365’s offers. When you want to reduce your risk, a single bet is a haven, but select an accumulator bet through multi-betting if you’re the daring type. I prefer an accumulator-type chance as it increases my total odds significantly.
• In-play betting: You bet on a match while following the live score. It’s pretty cool as you can see which team or player is gaining the upper hand while observing the ever-changing odds. I usually employ it when I want to avoid pre-match betting.

Bet365 Weaknesses

• Doesn’t support local currency: When depositing funds into your account, you’re limited to USD as the GHS isn’t available. So that means you’ll have to factor in the exchange rates, which may require you to place more GHS for an equal amount of USD.
• Poor customer support: As a punter, you’ll want a quick and proper response when you encounter a challenge using a platform. Bet365’s support channel is limited with only email and an unreliable live chat.

Conclusion

Bet365’s strengths will enhance your betting experience, while the weaknesses will be a nuisance at first. With time, however, knowing how to bet with dollars and playing through their mobile site will help you appreciate the platform.

Bet365 seems to tick the right boxes regarding what a betting platform offers punters. From the welcome package through sports coverage to banking and support, we’ll mention at a glance how Bet365 fares.

The welcome package is a 100% bonus of up to $30 in Bet Credits with a min $10 deposit. After placing $15, I received $15 in Bet Credits which I put bets worth the amount. Unfortunately, after staking my Bet Credits, I wasn’t able to withdraw any returns from it but had to use them in fulfilling playthrough requirements.

A walkthrough in the sports coverage section captured my attention. There’s a pretty good number of sports which you can bet on—soccer, rugby, cycling, cricket and table tennis—you name it. Soccer is my favourite sport, and I was able to place my stake on Liverpool clinching the UEFA Champions League, but I was on the losing end. The accumulator bet is impressive as it allows you to stake on multiple games at a go.

Any bettor will want to have as many markets at their disposal before placing their bet. The betting markets at Bet365 are many as you can consider aspects such as Outright Winner, Top Scorer or Draw No Bet, whichever floats your boat. The odds are competitive, too, so you’re assured decent wins even for a straightforward bet.

Once you have your single or accumulator bet in place, you need to load your account with cash. I chose Visa as my deposit method, filled in the required details, and my balance was automatically reflected in my account a few seconds later. I still used my Visa card as per Bet365 requirements and got my cash in three business days for the withdrawal.

Customer support was a big letdown as only email, live chat, and post were the only options. The live chat is prolonged, considering the traffic from Ghanaians visiting the site.

Bet365 doesn’t have a direct-to-download mobile app from the App Stores but rather an apk file that will allow it to install after lifting app restrictions on your device.

With a license from the Malta Gaming Authority, Bet365 is legal in Ghana. And with an eCOGRA certificate, you’re guaranteed Bet365’s gambling systems are no scam.

Any new punter is presented with a welcome package, from bonus cash to free spins, when they sign up at Bet365. Let’s look at the welcome bonus, how to claim, T&Cs and any other promos for new players, shall we?

Bet365’s Welcome Bonus

100% BONUS UP TO $30 IN BET CREDITS

How To Claim Bet365’s Welcome Bonus

• Click the ‘Join Now’ button and create a Bet365 account.
• Deposit a minimum of $10 and claim the 100% matched bonus up to $30.
• Wager qualifying bets to the value of your deposit.
• Use your bet credits which are made available after qualifying bets are settled.

Bet365’s Welcome Bonus Terms And Conditions

Any bookmaker will have T&Cs attached to their bonuses, and Bet365 is no exception. With Bet365, the welcome bonus terms and conditions are:

• Claim the bonus within 30 days.
• Bet Credits are non-withdrawable.
• Bet Credits stake is not part of any returns.

Bet365’s Casino Welcome Bonus Up To $100 In Free Bets

If you fancy casino games, Bet365’s welcome bonus will get you up and running when you sign up. You need a minimum deposit of $10 and satisfy a 20x playthrough requirement on eligible games. Keep in mind that the bonus can’t be used on Live Dealer games while time limits and other terms and conditions still apply.

Bet365’s sportsbook is pretty good, and the accompanying betting features give you different options when placing your stake. What are some of Bet365’s best sports features?

Bet365’s Bet Builder

The bet builder lets you create a bet on any soccer match. All you need to do is navigate to the game you want to bet. Select the fixture and choose the ‘Bet Builder’ option, where you pick the markets available. For example,the Bet Builder will highlight the Corners and Match Shots while calculating the odds. It’s useful as it allows one to create new combinations seamlessly.

Bet365’s In-Play

You can stake through the ‘In-Play’ option when a game is in progress. With your bet in place, you can see the stats of both teams and how the odds adjust as time goes by. So, if the game is drawing and you feel Team A may chip in a goal, feel free to bet, and who knows, you may land a win.

Bet365’s Cash Out

You need not wait for your bet to reach its natural conclusion but instead opt to withdraw your chance by cashing out at a given point. Plus, you can either Cash Out your bet entirely or partially. I sometimes use the feature when I think I’ll lose the bet to be on the safe side.

I like to place bets while on the move, and a bookmaker’s mobile apps are the solution. Bet365 has a downloadable app you can get from their website through an apk link that’ll run on mobile after changing a few limits. The Bet365 mobile app is easy to navigate and use, with all categories arranged neatly in icons.

Mobile App’s Promotions

As with the desktop platform, promotions on Bet365 mobile remain the same as with the terms and conditions in place.

Deposits and withdrawals in Bet365 are carried out mainly through cards, eWallets and wire transfers. Some notable banking methods include Visa, Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz, Paysafecard, AstroPay and WireTransfer.

For deposits, Skrill has few easy-to-follow steps, and the cash appears in your account in minutes. However, it would be best to watch the minimum and maximum deposit amounts, standing at $10 and $13,000 respectively.

Bet365 encourages one to stick to the payment method used during deposits when making withdrawals, so you still use Skrill. Unlike the Visa/Mastercards that take between 1 – 5 banking days, Skrill withdrawal happens in less than 24 hours and incurs no transaction fees.

Punters will have limited options when contacting Bet365 for support. Only three channels are available: live chat, email and post, with the last channel being almost out of the question. I tried the live chat, and sorry to say it was disappointing as I didn’t get the proper response to my queries. Email support was surprisingly fast, as I got feedback within a day.

Bet365’s FAQ section is well organised and detailed as you’ll be able to find most topics of interest covered.