Sportsbet.io Review

Summary

Date: July 2, 2019

Pros

• Large list of odds offered
• Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum for depositing and withdrawals
• Offers casino & live dealer casino games through bitcasino.io
• Large number of languages supported
• Powered by coingaming.io

Cons

• Only has Curacao gaming license

History

Sportsbet.io is a fairly new online bookmaker and is connected with Bitcasino.io. The site has its own casino and sportsbetting platform called Coingaming.io and their main focus is offering cryptocurrencies for betting. The site has a large number of major languages covered that includes Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Thai, German and Vietnamese. The parent company of Sportsbet.io is mBet Solutions NV. The site is also a sponsor of Watford FC and Club de Futebol Flamengo.

Betting on sports

Sportsbet.io has a very large range of odds covered on various sports. Their list of sports is an exhaustive list and is as follows

List of sports to bet on

• Soccer (football)
• Tennis
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Alpine Skiing
• American Football
• Aussie Rules Football
• Badminton
• Beach Soccer
• Beach Volley
• Boxing
• Call of Duty
• Counter-Strike
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Darts
• Dota 2
• Futsal
• Golf
• Handball
• Ice Hockey
• Kabaddi
• League of Legends
• MMA
• Motorsport
• Pesapallo
• Rugby
• Snooker
• Starcraft
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Volleyball
• Waterpolo

Welcome Bonus for new players

The main bonus available for new players is a free bet offer where if you deposit €10 / USD 10 / 2 mBTC then you can get a free bet of 3 times that amount within 48 hours. 

The terms and conditions of this free bet offer is as follows:

• Welcome Offer does not apply if you make a first bet on Player Props, Fantasy, Horse Racing or Virtual Sports.
• The bet can be either a pre-live or live, single or multi, as long as the normal odds (before boosted for example) are over 1.50.
• The first bet stake must be exactly mɃ 2 (µɃ 2,000) / €10 / USD 10 / ETH 0.03 / SOC 1000 / R$ 50 / ₹ 1000 / 1000 JPY / 100 THB / 60 TRY / 70 CNY / VND 250,000 / ARS 450 / MXN 200 / LTC 0.15 / CAD 20 / RUB 700 / CLP 7,500 / BOB 75
• Free bets are required to be staked on markets with odds of 1.50 or higher.

Customer Service

Sportsbet.io has 24/7 customer service which you can access via live chat or through contact form connecting via email. 

Where to play

Sportsbet.io is an easy to use online sportsbook that requires no download and no apps either for mobile. The site can be access via any browser including iOS and Android phones.

Licensing

The bookmaker and casino are licensed by the Government of Curaçao under the gaming license 1668/JAZ.

Sportsbet.io is owned and operated by mBet Solutions NV (Heelsumstraat 51 E-Commerce Park Country Curaçao). It is licensed and regulated by the Government of Curaçao under the gaming license 1668/JAZ. Some credit card payment processing (Wirecard Bank, Apcopay, EMerchantPay) are handled by its wholly owned subsidiary, mProcessing Solutions Ltd, Cyprus (Menandrou 4, 1066, Nicosia, Cyprus). The site is powered by the Coingaming.io Bitcoin Sports and Casino Gaming platform, and allows players to play with EUR and Bitcoins. The site is not an exchange and funds can not be converted from euros to bitcoins.

Ownership

The company is owned and managed by mBet Solutions NV.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Does Sportsbet.io take US players?

The sportsbook and casino don’t take American players and their excluded list includes Australia, United Kingdom and Estonia. 

Question: Does Sportsbet.io take Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency for payments?

The bookmaker takes Bitcoin and Ethereum. Their cryptocurrencies maybe be added or removed over time so always can check with the site if they add any more options other than BTC or ETH. 

Question: Does Sportsbet.io offer online poker or bingo?

The site only offers sportsbetting and online casino games including live dealer. 

Question: Is there a VIP & loyalty rewards program for frequent players?

There is no VIP program listed on the site but it is expected that loyal and regular players will get rewarded. 

Question: What are the wagering requirements of the signup bonus?

From the website:

The first bet stake must be exactly mɃ 2 (µɃ 2,000) / €10 / USD 10 / ETH 0.03 / SOC 1000 / R$ 50 / ₹ 1000 / 1000 JPY / 100 THB / 60 TRY / 70 CNY / VND 250,000 / ARS 450 / MXN 200 / LTC 0.15 / CAD 20 / RUB 700 / CLP 7,500 / BOB 75.

Welcome Offer pays a free bet of mɃ 6 (µɃ 6,000) / € 30 / USD 30 / ETH 0.09 / SOC 3000 / R$ 150 / ₹ 3000 / 3000 JPY / 300 THB / 180 TRY / 210 CNY / VND 750,000 / ARS 1,350 / MXN 600 / LTC 0.45 / CAD 60 / RUB 2100 / CLP 22,500 / BOB 225 and applies to the user's first bet if it meets the promotional requirements. Free bets are required to be staked on markets with odds of 1.50 or higher.

Question: Does Sportsbet.io have an Android or iOS app for betting?

All betting is done via the browser when you are logged in and this includes on any mobile device. 

Question: Can I play the Sportsbet.io bonus at the casino?

The free bet bonus cannot be transferred to the casino and likewise the casino bonus cannot be wagered at the sportsbook. 

Question: What resources does Sportsbet.io offer to help problem gamblers and for self-exclusion?

The site has information for self-exclusion as well as a Responsible Gambling page that lists many organizations that help players with gambling addiction. This includes GamCare, Keep It Fun, Gambling Therapy and Gamblers Anonymous. Players can request to be self-excluded from the site by emailing [email protected]. 

Question: Does Sportsbet.io have a refer a friend program?

There is no refer a friend program however they have an affiliate program called Sportsbet.io Partners. It is unknown if this affiliate program is fully connected with the Bitcasino.io Affiliates casino affiliate program. 

Question: How long does it take to receive a withdrawal from Sportsbet.io?

Cashouts will vary depending on payment method. Typically ewallets and bank wire can take 2-5 business days with sometimes being 24 hours. Bitcoin payments are the fastest for players.