Our FansBet Review: The Upcoming Hotshot Tested

Sports and Betting Markets

FansBet sports markets are made for every fan. It’s in their name after all. So which market is the most popular? Football of course. You’ll be pleased to know then that they have a great selection of leagues and tournaments to go for. But it’s not just restricted to this sport, with your usual suspects there and other more obscure ones, such as Bandy to have a go on. It’s fair to say if you want to bet on most of the mainstream sports, and some a bit left-field, you should be able to find them here.

One of our favourite things about FansBet NZ, is the fact they have a staggering amount of football markets. You can choose from numerous leagues, whether it be your traditional Premier League option, or the Egyptian Second Division, they have you covered! Once you have chosen your market, then there are fantastic betting options to have a go on. We found for the big events there could be 100+ options for you to bet on, with race to bets, period betting and more. It’s a great selection for sure.

Of course, nothing is perfect, and it is a shame that they do not offer things like netball or surfing, as for you the NZ punter, it is something you’d definitely want to partake in. We’d hope they will consider introducing this in the years to come. Even so, they do compensate for this, with an incredible E-Sports offer, so if you are interested in these kinds of sports, this is the operator for you. Overall, we were generally satisfied with what is on offer, and particularly as a new player they have room to grow, which excites us further.

In-Play Betting and Live Streaming

Another thing we looked at in our FansBet review was the live arena. It’s pretty easy to find on the home-page with a dedicated tab to select, then with all the current sports available. They also have a pretty cool ‘fast markets’ tab, whereupon you can place a bet on your desired event within two clicks, something that cannot be underrated when it comes to in-play wagering. There is also a handy infographic screen at the top of the page, filled with the stats of the game and updated real-time to allow you to judge how to place a bet.

Unfortunately, we didn’t find any live streaming service available, and this could be a detriment to some of you who like to watch the game as you bet. This is something we’d recommend in future, in order to push its service over the edge.

Multiples Bets and Accumulators

Placing an acca and watching them come in one by one is of the most exhilarating things about betting. There’s nothing better than creating a massive list and seeing the total multiply to a ginormous amount. With FansBet sportsbook the maximum number of selections is 20, so you have more than enough chance to hit the jackpot with a massive ticket! You can also place system bets such as Goliath, Super Heinz, Lucky 15, and Yankee all available to play. This is selection is pretty good, nevertheless, if you want more options for an accumulator, we’d recommend Betway as we’ve heard you can play up to 200 selections on their betslips!

Bet and Win Limits

One thing people generally forget to check when using a new operator is their bet limits and win levels. You have to make sure that the operator can sustain your financial requirements. Whilst this operator doesn’t set a minimum bet, there are maximum levels depending on the event. What’s more, you can only withdraw a very disappointing NZ$25,000 per month. This is pretty low in comparison to William Hill, where the max win is NZ$2 million. So, we’d recommend if you are a high roller to look elsewhere. Otherwise, for the more casual fan, it can suit your needs quite well.

FansBet NZ Odds Levels8

As any experienced bettor will testify, odds levels can vary drastically from operator to operator. The higher the odds levels, the better the payout is for you. It’s always a good marker to see how greedy a bookie is. Luckily for you, we found that FansBet odds were very reasonable, which when you compare them across the field stand up very well. If you look at our table below, you’ll see the levels you will receive when betting on certain sports, you’ll notice that they vary from sport to sport, which is to be expected. What’s more, depending on the event in that sport it can also fluctuate.

As you can see, our test shows that football odds reach a staggering 96.18%! That means their profit margin will only be 3.82%, which is pretty good. You can see how we calculated the odds on our dedicated page. It’s a pretty complicated process, but you should be able to get the gist. To summarise, we were happy with the levels found, a couple of sports were a bit low, but overall this bookie matched up well with the rest.

FansBet Betting Platform8

The FansBet platform is sleek and easy to use, and even the least tech-savvy of you can navigate it. It has a minimalistic design, and its dark background and light text make it easy to read. Yes, it’s not much to shout home about, and it’s not particularly flashy, but it is effective, and you can get where you want to when you want to.

It’s got a simple layout with a navigation sidebar making it easy to find all the leagues quickly. Up at the top, there are different tabs so you can click and get to different features, such as promotions or in-play. Then on your right-hand side is the betting slip. It has options for amount of bet, so you can wager with minimal clicks.

It is powered by SbTech and they have designed many award-winning platforms. Overall, we were happy with the functionality of the site. If you are looking for something a bit flashy, then maybe you are better served going to other places, but if you are looking for somewhere to place a bet quickly and easily this is your platform.

How to Place a Bet with the Operator

Once you’ve got to grips with the overall layout of the site and how to get about, you’ll be wanting to know how to place a bet. Don’t worry the FansBet betting process couldn’t be simpler. We’ve made a handy guide for you follow so you won’t have any problems when starting to play. For the seasoned punter, it’ll be like water off a duck’s back, but if you are new to betting, take a good look at our step by step walkthrough to help you along.

• [1] Create an AccountChoose a market from the left-hand side, then a list of upcoming events will appear, make a selection.
• [2] Enter Your StakeAll of the selections will be added to your betslip, you can enter any stake you want, and choose multiple different types of bet.
• [3] Confirm Your Selection(s)Once all your selections have been added and the you the correct stake amount, hit the “place bets” button to confirm.

The procedure for placing live bets is exactly the same, except you have to choose you selection from the live arena. The difference here being the odds fluctuate depending on real-time events, so suspended markets do happen. Basically, when you have a live bet you like you have to have a quick trigger finger in order to confirm it and get the odds you want before things change. If, in the process, the odds do change, you have to click the “accept changes” button before proceeding. You can always remove a bet by clicking on the x button that appears next to the chosen bet on the betslip.

Additional Company info

So far this FansBet review has solely focussed on the betting platform. We will now dig deeper into the company behind what we see on the screen. We will cover many subjects, such as regulation, customer support, and security features employed. Things that are essential in creating a proper gaming experience for the punter.

The FansBet Business

The FansBet site is fully owned and is a trademark of Rush Partners Ltd, it is operated by Viral Interactive Limited, and is fully licensed and regulated by the Gambling Commission and the Maltese Gaming Authorities.

As they are a new operator, they haven’t had many sponsorships to write home about. Recently they did sponsor the Star Sixes 6-a-side football tournament, where many of football’s legends played each other. They also have some brand ambassadors, such as former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson to their name. We’d say keep an eye out in the future as they look to expand and branch out to other football teams and other new ventures.

Customer Service and Support 7

Customer support is offered mainly in the form of a 24/7 chat option. We found this to be pretty practical and is always readily accessible. There is a speech bubble in the bottom right, and you just click on it and way you go. The agents were friendly and answered all of our questions. It took a minute or two for them to respond, but after they did, we had them hooked and they were helpful. There is also a direct email address if you prefer, however, the company seems to prefer the chat solution, as e-mails took a while to be answered. Furthermore, we were disappointed with the lack of telephone number, as sometimes hearing a voice is a reassuring aspect. Overall, we were satisfied with their customer support, although it can still be improved. If you have any problems, they will do their utmost solve it quickly.

Licensing and Security 8

An integral part of reviewing a bookie is to see if they are fully regulated and safe to play on. If they aren’t, we don’t feature them. Luckily, FansBet betting site is fully secure and licensed. It holds its licence with the Gambling Commission, so it is allowed to operate. It is also regulated by Malta Gaming Authority. In this day and age, it is integral to have such procedures in place, so it is reassuring that you can wager with peace of mind.

To keep your data safe they employ the latest SSL data encryption technology and have technicians working round the clock to thwart any suspicious activity. As with any site we feature on our website, we would be more than happy to have a punt and feel safe using this bookie.

Bonus Points4

The final factor when it comes to our review is the awarding of bonus points to the operator. Unfortunately for FansBet it didn’t fare too well. This is because it is a new bookie and is still growing and we’d imagine that in the future they’d score better. Below you can see the categories that we have created in order to award points, and you’ll see where they fell down. A major blow to their total was the 0/3 awarded for the live streams, furthermore, the lack of major sponsorships means they did not rank highly there either.

• Live Streams.0/3
• Sponsorship.2/3
• Awards.0/2
• Extra Markets.1/1
• Bonuses.1/1
• Bonus Points.4

We did give it a couple of points for markets on offer and also the bonuses, as even though they don’t have a great welcome offer, they do have ongoing ones that a punter can take advantage of. What our bonus section shows, is that FansBet still has a way to go to catch up with the top bookies like Betway, but it also shows they have started to address some other aspects.

Conclusion: A Top New Player

Overall, it is clear this new player is a respectable bookie and have garnered our support. They have not shirked in their responsibility of offering a top gaming experience for the average punter. Both the desktop and mobile app are designed with functionality in mind, and it works fantastically. They also have a top variety of markets on offer, so you won’t be left wanting more.

Of course, no one is perfect, and as a new bookie they do have some teething problems. The lack of live streaming is the major one, as we love to watch a game progress live, then decide to bet on it. The lack of phone number is also worrisome, however, they do provide 24/7 round the clock chat support which makes up for it. Overall, FansBet sportsbook will appeal to a large group of punters. We gave it a solid score and is a great new operator.

FAQ

If you feel we have missed something, or you would like to know more don’t hesitate to contact us by email at: info@bestbettingsites.com. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Where can I find my betting history?

All of your previous bets and transactions can be found under the “My Sportbetting Account” button, once you have logged into the FansBet site.