Bwin Ireland Review for 2022

With new betting sites launching all the time, competition to be the best is fierce. Even the top bookies in the world have their strengths and weaknesses, and Bwin is no different. Let’s take a look at where Bwin excels and where it falls short. 

Bwin strengths 

• Live sports betting – At Bwin you can stream and bet on sports live as the action unfolds. You have access to updated odds at any time and can cash out or place new bets mid-game. With action happening around the world, you have 24/7 access to betting when betting online. 
• 24/7 customer support – With wagers happening around the clock, you should have access to support around the clock too. Bwin has a fantastic 24/7 support centre which you can reach via telephone, live chat, email, Facebook and Twitter. To top off its customer support offering, Bwin offers a comprehensive, easy to navigate help section. 
• Multiple payment methods – Bwin has nine payment methods available to Irish punters. 

Weaknesses 

• Not many promos and bonuses – Punters who return to play should be rewarded for their loyalty. While Bwin has a generous welcome offer for new players, it doesn’t have any other bonuses on offer for its existing players.  
• Loading speed – Waiting for a website to load can be tedious, and not everyone has access to high-speed internet. We found a delay in loading, which would be exacerbated if you have a slower connection. 

Bonuses and offers ⭐⭐⭐ ½  

The welcome offer is generous and easily attainable wagering requirements make it even more attractive; however, we couldn’t find any other bonuses for existing players. 

Betting variety ⭐⭐⭐⭐½  

With a wide range of betting markets and many popular and niche sports to choose from, Bwin excels at providing a wagering option for everyone. 

Banking options ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½  

Bwin has plenty of payment options to offer Irish punters, just be aware that the number of withdrawal methods is slightly less than the deposit methods. 

Mobile experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Not only is there a Bwin app for iOS and Android devices, but the website is also optimised for mobile browsers too. While we did find the site a bit slow to load, the overall experience was good. 

Payout speed ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Payout speed is decent, with a maximum expected processing time of 48 hours. 

Security ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Bwin operates SSL technology to secure your data. It has a complete privacy policy and T&Cs that you can access. It holds licences from the UK and Gibraltar Gambling Commissions, making it a safe and secure option.  

Software and games  ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Bwin uses Gaming Technology Solutions software, a world-class provider and part of Playtech. 

Betting experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

We had no issues placing bets at Bwin. The entire process is easy to follow and simply laid out with the odds and terms clearly displayed. 

Customer support ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Bwin excels at customer support options, and its helpful operators are available 24/7. Aside from this connectivity, the site has an excellent help centre which gave us all the answers we were looking for. 

Betting sites use welcome offers to draw punters to their site and incentivise them to join. These welcome packages usually have some form of minimum deposit and wagering requirements to be claimed. 

Bwin offers a decent welcome bonus with a small deposit requirement of €10 and fair wagering requirements. 

Bwin welcome bonus 

100% up to €200 

Sign up to Bwin, make your first deposit and receive a 100% matching bonus of up to €200. 

How to claim the Bwin welcome bonus 

• Click the Bwin logo above 
• Follow the instructions and fill in your info 
• Deposit a minimum of €10 
• Bwin will then credit your matching bonus to your account 

Bwin’s welcome bonus terms and conditions  

The welcome bonus at Bwin carries the following T&Cs. 

• Only your first deposit counts for the bonus. 
• The maximum bonus is €200. 
• You can only access and withdraw funds after satisfying the wagering requirements. 
• The requirements are 3x the deposit plus the bonus value in wagers. 
• You must claim the bonus within 30 days, and you have 90 days to meet the wagering requirements. 

The Bwin sports list includes all of the favourite games you’d expect as well as some lesser-known ones. There are political and entertainment bets to be had too. If you know who the next pope might be, you can even wager on that! 

• Bwin football: Bwin has betting options for men’s and women’s leagues around the world. Not only does it support top tier leagues, but also lower leagues and u19 games too. We were happy to see that aside from the prominent European and English leagues, it also featured countries from Africa and Asia. 
• Bwin Gaelic football: Gaelic football is a favourite with Irish punters, and Bwin has you covered. Bwin supports all the Irish leagues and offers you great odds on the Gaelic football betting markets. 
• Bwin rugby: Rugby has long been one of Ireland’s favourite sports. Any bookie in the Irish market needs to have betting options for rugby. Bwin doesn’t disappoint with rugby league and rugby union bets available year-round. 

Bwin sponsorship deals 🏆

Bwin, alongside Eleven Sports, has a sponsorship deal with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League. In recent years, it has partnered with top teams like Borussia Dortmund and Valencia CF. Not just focussed on football, Bwin also sponsors Euroleague basketball.  

The Bwin website has a smooth interface, and the number of markets available is impressive. The website looks a little cluttered at first, but navigating and finding what you need is surprisingly easy. All the popular markets are listed on the left-hand side of the page and you only need to click on the sport you want. The ‘Favourite Markets’ section is a standout feature, allowing you to save your preferred pages for easy access.

The website has a black background which makes it very easy to read and there are no distracting adverts either. In the Sports Betting Menu, there’s a tab for ‘Video’, ‘Promotions’, and ‘Mobile’. Along the left-hand side, you have ‘Highlights’, which includes ‘today’, ‘internationals’, ‘enhanced Accas’, ‘Bwin Grand Slam of Darts’ and ‘Tennis Coupons’. Under this is your ‘Favourites’ section where you can add whatever you want. Under this is the full list of sports as well as the number of bets that are available. There’s also a last-minute bets section for when you’re short on time. Towards the end of the page on the left-hand side, is the ‘Bet Services’ section,  including live-score, statistics, and results.

The right-hand side of the homepage features the betting slip and your bets. There’s also a live calendar showing games and times.

The middle of the page displays all the Live Highlights in different sports. You can choose from GAA football, football, tennis, basketball, ice hockey, table tennis, volleyball, and snooker.

Under this, you’ll find all the live events.

When it comes to mobile betting, Bwin has betting apps for both iOS and Android users. These allow you to bet on the go and offer the same options as the desktop version. Users can also customise the Bwin app and create shortcuts for their favourite sports and leagues. The live in-play portal offers high-quality markets and features a drop-down menu with all the game statistics from the last 10 or 15 minutes. You can also switch between views if there are lots of games playing. There’s even a multi-view option. Besides, you can stream matches through the mobile app on a full screen if that floats your boat. That’s not all; there are mobile betting bonus offers available too.

Bwin runs on Gaming Technology Solutions software (GTS) a world-leading gaming solutions provider and part of Playtech. Playtech is known for its award-winning cutting-edge software and casino games, and it’s ranked as one of the top operators in the gaming industry.

The GTS software also includes the GTS Enhanced Gaming Engine (EdGE) platform, which offers a flexible solution for operators and bettors. It includes multiple languages and currencies, and it’s also available for sportsbooks in a browser-based no download option or fully downloadable client. It gives operators full control over promotions and player management tools too. The sportsbook software can be integrated with all leading market data sources and offers unparalleled trading automation. It comes with over 250,000 pre-match events and more than 150,000 in-play betting events, including more than 500 different football leagues/ cups and 90 sports. It’s a fast betting engine that has been designed to process an extremely high number of transactions. The software comes with an intuitive desktop, tablet and smartphone interface.

Any betting website is only as good as its support team; after all, they’re dealing with your money and need to address any problems as quickly as possible! 

Bwin has multiple ways to access help. Your first port of call should be the comprehensive help section that answers most questions and is extremely easy to navigate. 

Live Chat will connect you to a helpful and knowledgeable agent who will answer quickly and should be able to assist you with any issue you have. 

Bwin responds to email queries quickly and can sort out more complex problems you might have using this method.. 

Telephone support is available 24/7 for those who prefer to speak to an actual person. There’s also the option to contact Bwin on its Facebook page and also via Twitter.