Sbobet is an international bookmaker’s office headquartered on the Isle of Man. The company is focused on several markets at once, namely:
- Asia;
- Europe;
- CIS.
In Europe, the activities of a betting operator are regulated by a license issued in the Isle of Man. In Asia, the office operates under the license of the Philippine regulator – The First Cagayan Leisure & Resort Corporation.
The history of the betting company began back in 2004. Today, it is one of the largest and most popular resources for accepting interactive bets. The office regularly occupies leading positions in the ranking of the most influential online bookmakers. The operator regularly sponsors sports clubs.
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Sbobet Betting Company
The leading position in the market was taken by the betting operator for a reason. The bookmaker knows how to attract new users and maintain the interest of regular customers. Thus, Sbobet has created all the conditions to make the placement of the machine on the site as convenient as possible, and the result is beneficial for both players and the company itself.
The main advantages of the Sbobet bookmaker’s office:
- high coefficients compared to the main competitors in the international market;
- fast payouts of the won funds – just one day, and the player’s money is already on his card or e-wallet;
- universal payment methods that are also suitable for residents of the CIS countries;
- round-the-clock technical support, availability of Russian-speaking employees (answer by e-mail);
- availability of the Russian version of the site;
- The resource is optimal for both novice bettors and professionals.
The company is constantly improving its products, taking into account global trends in the development of the betting market. The office is always loyal to its clients, providing quick feedback and prompt resolution of problems.
Like any organization, the interactive betting operator Sbobet has its drawbacks. The “disadvantages” of the company include:
- writing off the commission for inactivity (if the player does not enter the personal account and does not bet, the money is automatically debited from his account);
- a short line of pre-match events;
- few competitions in the “Live” mode;
- outdated website design;
- there are few methods of replenishment and withdrawal of funds available for citizens of the CIS;
- lack of a mobile app;
- it is not possible to open an account in rubles;
- Participation in the welcome bonus program is not available to residents of the Russian Federation.
Many restrictions apply only to residents of the post-Soviet countries. Perhaps, in the near future, these “disadvantages” will be eliminated, and Russian citizens will be able to fully enjoy all the advantages of the resource.
Activities of the company “Sbobet”
The company operates in three main areas. On the site, you can bet on competitions in more than thirty sports. Of course, football, basketball, tennis and hockey were and still are the most popular. In addition, users can bet on events in:
- American football;
- Golf;
- darts;
- Cycling;
- Cricket;
- Boxing;
- badminton;
- Athletics;
- tennis, etc.
There are far fewer events in live betting. These are mostly football matches.
In the “Games” section, there are a sufficient number of options for those who want to have fun online.
Review of the website of the betting company Sbobet
The website of the interactive betting operator does not look very modern. Simple design, regular fonts, calm colors. However, according to experienced players, this does not cause any discomfort. For many of them, functionality is key. Pages of a web resource load quickly if there is a stable network connection. The layout of blocks on pages is standard, so it doesn’t take much time to find the right section or function.
Login and registration fields are traditionally located in the upper right horizontal menu. Below are the main sections:
- “Sport”;
- “Virtual Sports”;
- eSports;
- “Games”;
- “Classic Games”;
- Horse Racing.
Even lower on the left side of the page is the “All events” block. There you can select the sports you are interested in and view pre-match and live competitions.
In the footer of the page you can navigate the site and find links to other important sections. For example, there are blocks “Mobile version”, “About the resource”, “Help and support”, “Blog”, “Find out how…”.
The site has its own large information resource, where customers can get acquainted with the history of the company, its advantages, various instructions, etc.
Registration on the website of the betting operator Sbobet
The website of the betting company has been translated into 11 languages. In addition to the languages of Asian countries, customers have access to versions in Russian, English, German and Spanish.
In order to get access to all Sbobet products, as well as to be able to replenish the account and place bets, the user needs to go through the registration procedure. This is only available to individuals who have reached the age of majority.
To create an account, a bettor needs to:
- Click on the “Join now for FREE” button (it is located at the top of the page).
- Fill in the “Access details” form.
- Fill out the “Personal Data” form.
In the “Access Details” form, the player must indicate their country, enter their username and come up with a secure password. In the “Personal data” form, you need to enter information about yourself: full name, gender, date of birth, contact details. Next, you need to select a security question (to recover your password, if necessary) and provide an answer to it.
After filling out these two forms, the player is asked to select the currency of the account. At the moment, Russian rubles are not on the bookmaker’s list. However, the user can choose another account currency and withdraw the winnings with conversion into rubles.
Available account currencies on the Sbobet website:
- euro;
- Australian dollar;
- Canadian dollar;
- British pound;
- Norwegian krone;
- yuan, etc.
Once you have selected your account currency during registration, it will not be possible to change it.
The next step is to specify the data about the place of residence (city, country, postal code, etc.). As soon as all the forms are filled out, the player is asked to perform the basic account settings (for example, set a convenient format for displaying odds, specify page sizes, etc.).
After that, the user gets access to all the company’s products, can replenish the account and make bets.
Deposit and Withdrawal Methods
One of the main criteria when choosing a betting company is the available payment and withdrawal methods. The Sbobet betting operator does not offer much choice. However, the site presents universal payment methods that are available to residents of the CIS countries in one way or another.
Customers can replenish their gaming accounts using:
- Visa or Mastercard bank card;
- Skrill and Neteller payment systems;
- bank transfer.
Financial transactions for depositing funds to the game account are carried out immediately (the money is credited to the account instantly). Bank transfer may take 3 to 4 business days. When using a card or electronic payment systems, the bettor does not need to pay a commission. Bank transfer is charged according to the bank’s tariffs.
With the help of a card, Skrill and Neteller, you can replenish your account in the amount of 40 euros at a time. For payment systems, there are no restrictions on maximums. For cards – 200 euros, then you need to verify the card.
You can receive the winnings using the same payment methods. It takes from 1 to 24 hours to transfer money to a card or to an account of electronic payment systems. Players without commission from the bookmaker can withdraw funds once a day. For the second and subsequent transfers, you will have to pay five percent of the amount.
You can withdraw from 100 to 35 thousand euros to the card at a time, from 20 to 35 thousand euros to Skrill and Neteller. For a bank transfer, a minimum of 100 and a maximum of 250 thousand euros.
When withdrawing the winnings for the first time, the employees of the betting company may request documents to confirm the identity of the client. This is a standard process and usually doesn’t take much time.
Bonuses, Promotions, and Betting Operator Affiliate Program
Unfortunately, the Sbobet betting company has not developed any programs for players from the CIS countries. There is only one promotion on the site, designed for an audience from Europe and Asia. There is no affiliate program and company yet.
Mobile version and mobile app
The company’s employees have created a modern and convenient mobile version of the site. With it, customers can place bets and perform any actions from their smartphone or tablet. The lite version has a nice design (it is more modern than the design of the full version of the web resource). The functionality is fully preserved. Thus, bettors can enjoy all the advantages of playing on the bookmaker’s website anywhere. All you need is a device and an internet connection. The mobile version can be accessed from all devices and automatically adapts to screen sizes.
To date, the operator does not have a mobile application. In the information section, it is stated that an application has been created for iOS devices, but it is not possible to find it in the public domain.
Technical support of BC “Sbobet”
Technical support staff is in touch around the clock. According to experienced bettors, the company’s employees promptly respond to requests through all communication channels:
- by phone (from 1 to 5 minutes);
- e-mail (about 11 minutes);
- via live chat (1 to 5 minutes).
At the moment, it is possible to contact a Russian-speaking employee only by e-mail.
Findings
An international betting company is interested in the Russian market. This is evidenced by the presence of a Russian-language version of the site and Russian-speaking employees on staff. However, so far, domestic bettors cannot take full advantage of all the advantages of betting shops that are available to residents of Asian and European countries. For example, the site does not allow you to select the ruble as the main currency of the account (but you can still withdraw funds with conversion, for example, euro-ruble). Residents of the Russian Federation and other CIS countries are limited in their ability to take part in the bookmaker’s only bonus program.
Among the available methods of replenishment and withdrawal of funds are a bank card, Skrill, Neteller payment systems and bank transfer. The terms of replenishment and withdrawal are convenient and profitable. The bookmaker does not have a mobile application yet, but there is a convenient and well-thought-out mobile version.
In general, the platform is more suitable for experienced users, but it can also be interesting for novice bettors.