Sporting Bet are rapidly becoming one of the UK's biggest online sports betting firms and it is easy to see why. They have a fantastic customer service team and they are very active on social media, which gives them a friendly, youthful and energetic image.
That is not to say that Sporting Bet are not a serious company as they are one of the most competitive when it comes to offering odds on golf betting and they run regular promotions and money back specials on the big tournaments.
Sporting Bet also win on their incredible welcome offer of a £50 risk free bet. Simply register using bonus code MAXIMUMBONUS and place a £50 bet on any golf market of your choice and if the bet loses then Sporting Bet will refund your losing stake.
This offer is available to new customers online and also those who register via a mobile phone. To claim the bonus from any mobile, simply text MAX to 80010 and you will receive a message with details on how to set up your account and claim the bonus.
New Customer Offer
Upon registering, customers can qualify for a £25 matched bet. Place a first bet of £10 or more and you will get a free bet of the same value up to a maximum of £25. Use the code MAXIMUMBONUS to qualify.
Wagering Requirement
You must place this bet at odds of 1.50 or greater to qualify for the £50 risk free bet.
Background
Sportingbet have quickly grown into one of the world’s biggest online bookmakers, having been founded in 1998 and launching the sportsbook website in October of that year. They have been listed as a plc on the Alternative Investment Market (AiM) of the London Stock Exchange since 2001. The company have acquired several smaller betting companies along the way, the most notable being SportingOdds.com in June 2002, which was integrated into the SportingBet brand years later.
They are currently licensed in Antigua and Barbuda, with their betting site particularly popular in Spain, Germany and Turkey where they have localised brands available.
Odds and Markets
Sportingbet’s prices should be applauded as you’ll regularly find that they provide the best prices about some of the world's leading golfers and they are always happy to take on the likes of Tiger Woods or Luke Donald.
The firm are also happy to offer a wide range of pre-tournament markets and usually offer specials on each PGA and European Tour events, including 'virtual pairings' where you can bet on one golfer to finish above another at the end of the round or tournament.
Sporting Bet also offer a range of in-play betting options and while this is more limited than their pre-tournament selections, it is nonetheless comeptitive with all other firms.
Website
The Sportingbet website is very pleasing on the eye, adopting a nice blue and white colour scheme to good effect. The latest events being covered In-Play are slap bang in the middle of the homepage and you can scroll through several pages of live events and what is about to be covered In-Play by this firm. Indeed, this is the really impressive part of the site and the live console is wonderfully dynamic, with the match score and latest incidents neatly chronicled along with the odds updating in real time.
Elsewhere on the homepage is a rotating graphic which highlights the other big upcoming events, while it’s also nice to see a free bet offer displayed in a clear fashion rather than tucked away. It’s also good that Sportingbet use both the right-hand and left-hand menu on the homepage to promote sportsbook promotions rather than try to cross-sell their other products to customers. There are also a long list of thumbnails all the way down the middle of the page so you can find plenty of choice!
Customer Service
Sportingbet are predictably 24/7 when it comes to customer service and they run a tight ship as far as resolving customer queries are concerned. There is live chat available in addition to phone and email support, with staff quick to respond to you contacting them on any of these fronts.
Customer Service Email
support@ sportingbet.com
Customer Service Telephone Number
0800 028 0348 (UK)
