Redbet Sports Review:

Founded in 2002, Redbet is the brainchild of Swedish gambling company Evoke Gaming Ltd. It’s perhaps the best known of their brands, which include a number of other well known sites, including Winning Room Casino, MamaMia Bingo and German-facing casino brand Bertil.

Since its official launch as an online platform in 2004, Redbet has built a customer base of over 270,000 gamblers, who come back time and time again for its competitive odds, wide variety of betting markets and impressive live betting selection.

A focus on constant evolution and improvement has seen Redbet secure their position as a fun, trusted, and secure place to bet online. But how does their offering stand up against other, similar sportsbooks?

As a starting point, credit is always due to any operate who has survived for over 15 years. To cut it in the competitive world of sports betting, you need to be doing something right. And when that goes on for well over a decade, it’s safe to say you’re at least looking at an honest, trustworthy operator. That’s exactly the case with Redbet, and their reputation for fair dealing amongst players is testament to these years of focus and commitment.

As we’ve seen, Redbet isn’t a standalone gambling brand – it’s part of a bigger gambling group. While Evoke Gaming might not be described as a gambling giant, this is still a significant company, with the resources and staffing to deliver compliant, safe gaming experiences to hundreds of thousands, if not millions of customers across their brands.

In terms of Redbet itself, the site is dual-licensed, with approval from regulators in the UK and Malta. The UK Gambling Commission is regarded as one of the strictest regulators in the industry, keeping a watchful eye over proceedings to ensure companies like Redbet treat their players fairly. This extends to powers to inspect, fine and even revoke licenses for those that don’t toe the line, so it’s fair to say that’s another tick in the trustworthy column for Redbet, as a fully compliant, licensed operator.

The Malta Gaming Authority is also held in high regard, and while they have a slightly different regulatory focus from their counterparts in the UK, this only strengthens the perception of trust. With the MGA on board, that’s two independent regulatory bodies Redbet has to satisfy with their every move, giving you that peace of mind that everything is more than above board.

As with trust, security is clearly important to RedBet too. The website and mobile platforms are fully encrypted, relying on the latest state-of-the-art encryption technologies to keep your information safe. This extends to payment information, which is handled independently through third party payment providers like Neteller, Skrill and Visa. This ensures the safest possible experience, whether you’re uploading funds by e-wallet or withdrawing your winnings to your bank account.

A quick search online, and it won’t be long before you come across some negative reviews about Redbet. This is common for any sportsbook, and certainly one of Redbets size and long-standing. But there isn’t anything here that would seem out of the ordinary, or too much. Most complaints tend to come from players who have lost money, and as is always the case with online reviews, the negatives tend to come easier than the positives. That said, Redbet still benefits from a large base of customers, and given their reputation, this isn’t something we see as a cause for concern.

There’s a decent selection of payment methods available for depositing at Redbet, ranging from major credit and debit cards to e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller. Be aware that charges for depositing by some payment methods will apply in some cases. Most sportsbooks don’t charge fees for deposits, so this is something to bear in mind when you’re weighing up your options, and an area where Redbet could improve in future.

Withdrawals options are more limited, and are processed within 1-5 banking days, though often much sooner in practice.

Redbet don’t offer downloadable apps for either iOS or Android customers, which is a bit of a letdown to be honest. You’d expect a sportsbook of this caliber to have dedicated apps, but unfortunately, it’s browser-only if you’re looking to play on the move.

The mobile site, accessible in browser from any smart device, is an acceptable alternative. It still allows you seamless access to the sportsbook and to your account, just in a native layout and resolution to your device. Not quite as convenient as an app, but for the time being, it will do.

The mobile site is well designed and intuitive to use, right from your first time landing on the site. If you’ve setup an account or bet on the Redbet online platform, you’ll find it a virtually interchangeable experience.

New players have the chance to hit the ground running, thanks to Redbet’s welcome offers. There’s a free bet of up to £20 available when you deposit from a minimum of £10 with the code ‘WELCOMEFREEBET’. As ever, there are a number of terms and conditions attached to this bonus, and you should take the time to familiarise yourself with these provisions before claiming this offer.

The free bet is only available to new players creating their first account and depositing for the first time. Once you’ve made the deposit, you need to bet five separate bets of £10 each at odds of 2.0 (evens) or greater, in order to qualify to receive a free £10 bet.

A second free £10 bet is available by going through the same process again – another five single bets of £10 at odds of evens or greater, and another £10 free bet will be credited to your account.

You cannot deposit for a second time in the interim, which will nullify the bonus, and only single or straight accumulators are eligible for the offer or the free bet. The free bets also don’t apply to customers who have deposited by Neteller or Skrill payment methods. Crucially, however, there are no wagering requirements on the free bets or the winnings, which become immediately available for withdrawal from your account.

The terms and conditions on this are a little more manageable than some other bets, and as long as you bet well, you’ll see yourself through to the second round and the second £10 free bet without difficulty. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that you need to be through £100 in 10 x £10 bets before you are eligible for the £20 free bet, which shows this up to be a relatively low free bet amount compared to some of the bonuses on offer elsewhere.

The fact there are no wagering requirements makes this a slightly more straightforward offer than most. This free bet will appeal most closely to those who already regularly bet, and on that basis, it’s an average to fair offer compared to what else is out there.

Redbet is at its strongest in European football, basketball and tennis, with a wide range of fixtures and odds competitive with the best in the market on these events. But more broadly, Redbet quotes on a huge range of sports and markets, so there’s something for everyone, however you like to bet.

There are 68 different sports covered by Redbet, and you’ll see these presented along the top of the odds panel. The number underneath each sport represents the total number of events currently in play, or you can switch to the Upcoming tab to see events that are coming up in the next few days. The odds across the board are competitive, if a little tighter than those you might find at Betfair Sportsbook or Paddy Power Sport.

Still, on balance, the selection of markets and the quality of the odds on offer should be attractive for most punters.

One area where Redbet stands out from the competition is with its in-play betting. Rather than the standard in-play features, Redbet offers two different types of in-play – Live In-Play and SuperLive respectively. While the Live In-Play options are much the same as those you’ll find at other bookmakers, SuperLive is much more granular, looking at bets on outcomes over the next sixty seconds, or on alternative markets that aren’t covered by the mainstream In-Play options.

This provides much more flexibility in your in-play betting compared to standard operators, and is another nice touch for experienced gamblers trying out the Redbet platform. Aside from that, you’ll find a wide range of events available for betting in-play, with events in progress given top billing on the main homepage odds panel. However, the lack of cash-out betting is a bit disappointing, and if you’re used to betting in-play, you will miss this option.