Our Complete Betsafe Review

Betsafe Sports Markets and Betting Types

As far as betting options go, the Betsafe betting site offer quite the interesting selection of sports, ranging from the highly popular to some of the most obscure. We appreciate that they not only offer a great selection when it comes to the football and tennis, but are also committed to emerging markets such as e-sports and less known sports such as trotting and water polo. For the football itself you can expect to bet on leagues such as the Premiership, The Champions League, The Bundesliga and Ligue 1, as well as leagues in smaller countries such as Norway, Finland and Turkey.

The table above has been provided to you in order to help you get an idea of the most popular markets available at Betsafe. For those of you who are into e-sports, there are some great games you can bet on – such as Counterstrike GO and League of Legends. On the other hand, rugby fans can expect markets on the 6 Nations Championship and the World Cup, as well as popular test matches. You can also expect the same variety of markets on Tennis and Cricket. Admittedly, there is no market for greyhound betting, which we do find very disappointing, but there is a great separate vertical for horse racing.

When it comes to the types of bets you can place on games, there are the usual scorecast, wincast and Asian handicap markets. We found that football has the most potential for flexible betting, with options for double chance betting, draw no bet, over/under markets, guessing the correct score and both teams to score. Likewise antepost betting on the tennis allows you to bet on each individual set, as well as guessing the total amount of sets played, whether there will be an even or odd number of games, and the amount of sets a certain player will win by. It is this dedication to different types of bets that truly makes Betsafe stand out against an extremely crowded market.

In-Play Betting and Live Streaming

While being able to bet on an event before it takes place sure is a lot of fun, there are very few things in life that can match the thrill of live betting. Therefore, you will be pleased to know that the in-play betting options at Betsafe are rather numerous, allowing you to punt on events such as Basketball, Cycling, Snooker and Volleyball as they are taking place. We will cover this in more extensive detail courtesy of our Betsafe live betting page.

Multiples Betting Options

With Betsafe you will be happy to know that not only can you bet on more than event at once, but can in fact stack those bets up in what is known as an accumulator. Betsafe let you create a multiple bet that has the awesome potential to return huge sums of money. They also let the bettor partake in Tricast and Forecast bets, making betting on the horse racing all that more exciting. Complex wagers such as Lucky 15 and Heinz bets are also available.

Bet & Win Limits

What is really important when engaging in betting, especially when you consider yourself to be something of a high roller, is knowing what the limits are. Betsafe’s limits, while definitely not on the mammoth levels of William Hill, are pretty decent for people engaging in big money bets. The maximum amount you can withdraw in a given day, across the board, is the British equivalent of €50,000. For those of you who wish to bet but don’t have much money, then the minimum bet limit of NZ$0.10 is very inviting indeed.

Betsafe Odds Levels8

Odds levels are one of the most essential part of an online betting service. Knowing that you are getting the best possible bang for your buck can be the difference between a normal experience and a truly great one. The odds levels for Betsafe then, simply just do not disappoint. Coming in at a very high 95.84%, when you bet with this operator you can be sure to get a decent return on your investment.

The table above has been designed in order to give you some idea of what the odds levels are at Betsafe for each sport. Coming in at first place is the boxing, with brilliant odds levels ranging between 91.81 – 95.56%. Things do drop if you want to bet on horse racing, with odds of between 81.45 – 90.85%, but this is to be expected when a horse race has more possible outcomes than a boxing match. Other sports, such as football, cricket and tennis, have odds levels coming in at above 90%, while darts is a little lower, with prices dropping down to around 85.43%. All in all, these odds represent a great opportunity for high value bets.

The Betsafe NZ Platform 7

When it comes to Betsafe’s NZ platform, we have found little to complain about here. Decked out in their iconic red and black colours, Betsafe keep it simple, showing that you truly can do more than less. The Sportsbook is elegantly designed, helping you to find any market you should so desire with only the click of a few buttons. What we especially like is the search function, allowing you to go directly into the sport of your choice with just a few taps on the keyboard. The full list of sports is available via the a-z on the left hand side of your screen, while the in-play markets are available to access by heading to the top banner.

In fact, the home page is really cleverly done; giving equal focus to the most important events going on right now, the events about to come up and the different promotions currently on offer. This is complemented by their unique blog, giving some great insider tips, tricks and info, and the ability to bet on virtual sports ¬– an essential service for regular bettors. For those of you who have a hard time differentiating between the popularity of certain markets, Betsafe’s way of highlighting them here provides an essential service. The fact that this is coupled with live streams of football, basketball, tennis and more only serves as the cherry on top. You will also see on the top banner the ability to access the daily sports promotions, including profit boosts, safe bet and that all important welcome bonus. We will discuss more about Betsafe’s bonuses on our separate and extensive bonus page.

How to Place a Bet

Placing a bet with Betsafe is one of the simplest things you will ever do, yet there are a couple of things you should know before you wish to place a bet. Make sure you are in a country that allows online betting, and that you have already registered an account. It is also worth bearing in mind that you should have a positive amount of money in your balance. Then from the sportsbook, select the sport you want to bet on from the left hand side of the screen. Once you have done that, it is time to pick a market. From the market, pick the bet that you would like to place.

• [1] Make Your Selection(s)Choose a market at betsafe, then select a bet from that market.
• [2] Enter Your Stake AmountPlace the amount of money you would like to bet. Remember only to bet what you can afford.
• [3] Confirm Your Selection(s)Once you are completely sure that you have entered the money you wish to bet, press the large “Place Bet” button.

Once you have picked the bet you are interested in, then you can proceed on over to your betting slip. Once that it done, you can stake the amount of money you would like to bet. The website will then tell you how much money you can expect to win. Always double-check to make sure you want to place the bet, then simply press the ‘Place Bet’ button. From there on in the bet is set, so just sit back and enjoy watching it play out.

Additional Company Info

Now that we have told you everything that you need to know about how to bet with Betsafe, we will provide you with some additional info about the towering Betsafe Business. Please take a gander at the below guide to learn all about how one of Europe’s biggest bookmakers operators.

The Betsafe Business

Betsafe are owned the the Betsson Group, a Swedish company that can trace its roots all the way back to 1963. Started as a company called Cherryföretagen AB who provided slot machines to Swedish restaurants. After 1998 they acquired a minority share in Net Entertainment – before buying a majority part of the Betsson name. They own companies such as Bettsson, NordicBet, and of course, Betsafe, which they started in 2006.

9Incredible Customer Service

The customer service at Betsafe is, quite simply, second to none. Offering 24/7 support, Betsafe are always going to be there to help provide you with a strong helping hand. In fact they have a separate page called the Help Centre dedicated to any problem that you might have. Naturally, the first mode of course you should engage is by consulting the FAQ. Here Betsafe have detailed write-ups answering nearly every expected question you might have. If this isn’t good enough for you then you can consult the Live Chat (response time 30s), email (30-60 minutes) or by telephone (0-2 mins)

8Licensing & Security

Betsafe are so committed to wanting you to bet safely they put it in their name. You can always bet safe with them as they are not only partnered with security agencies such as E-Cogra, and have SSL encryption, but also run a highly important scheme known as KYC (Know Your Customer). This shows that they are a highly ethical company operating within the full limits of the law. This means that you can practically guarantee the safety of your money.

All gambling institutions that operate require a license with the Gambling Commission. If they don’t then they are an illegal operation. Thankfully, Betsafe do hold a variety of licenses to show that they uphold their work honourably; including licenses from the Malta Gaming Authority, the Aldernay Control Gambling Commission and the UK Gambling Commission (license number 39579). Additionally, given the addictive nature of gambling, they care about the wellbeing of their customers, teaming up with organisations such as Gamble Aware and GamCare to counter anyone betting more than they feel comfortable doing.

Bonus Points

While not the be-all and the end-all of a bookmaker, the bonus points are still a highly important part of any betting experience. For Betsafe, our overall analysis of the site give them a solid 7/10 with regards to their bonus points.

• Live Streams.2/3
• Sponsorship.2/3
• Awards.1/2
• Extra Markets.1/1
• Bonuses.1/1
• Bonus Points.7

Look at the above table for some idea regarding Betsafe’s bonus points. We will explain our rationale now: For their selection of football, tennis and basketball live streams we gave them a respectable 2/3. They lose out on one point due to their complete lack of greyhound streams. Then for sponsorship, considering that they are partnered with none other than Manchester City themselves, we had to give them a 2/3 for that. Then given that they are ranked as number five in the NZ Top 50 Companies for Customer Service by the International Customer Management Institute, we had to give them one point for awards. Then their championing of eSports, Water Polo and Trotting shows that they do great work in championing extra markets.

Betsafe Betting: A Wonderful Experience

We ran a full and conclusive inquest into every single aspect of the Betsafe website, from their odds levels to the ease of which you can place a bet on their platform. We can’t say we were particularly disappointed. All in all, we are very pleased with the betting selection on offer at Betsafe. With all the different sports and markets available to bet on, in addition to their commitment to providing in-play betting and live streaming of events, really establishes them as one of the greatest NZ bookmakers.

While there are certainly a few things that they could do better, such as having higher odds levels for horse racing and offering a market for greyhound racing, but as an overall experience, making use of Betsafe is extremely hard to beat. We especially like their wide selection of additional promotions, in conjunction with their great blog and mobile platform. So, why not give Betsafe a go today and sign up for an account now!

FAQ/Q&A

The content presented on this page is a full-analysis of Betsafe as a bookmaker, for more detailed topical information please visit the sub-pages of this review or email at info@bestbettingsites.com.

Will Betsafe ask me to prove my age?

In order to make sure that you are over 18, Betsafe will deploy part of their know your customer service (KYC) by asking you to send them some ID. This is standard protocol.