SportsBook Review

Sportsbook.com Sports book Review

Overview

Sportsbook.com is one of the oldest sites still in operation that was around when the online gambling boom took off. It was founded in 1997, when dialup was still the connection method of choice, and 12 year later – it’s still with us. This gives it one of the longest track records in the industry, and a reputation for excellence to match.

It makes the bold claim of being the largest sportsbook in the world. There may be some competition in that department, but it’s certainly true that if there’s a sporting event that it’s possible to bet on, sportsbook.com will be taking bets for it.

Games and Software

Sportsbook.com is a portal for all things gaming, and its services go way beyond simple sports betting – it features an online casino and a poker room as well. The sportsbook side of things runs on software from GTS/World Gaming, the casino on a Real Time Gaming (RTG) platform, and the poker room is part of the Cake Poker network.

None of these require downloading or installing software to your hard drive, although there is a version of the casino for Windows users. You simply log into the website and go about amusing yourself with whatever you’re into today. Interestingly, sportsbook.com now offers most of its gaming services in a compact version optimised for mobile phones.

But ultimately, you come here for the sports betting. Whether it’s football, basketball, baseball, soccer, WSOP or the cricket, you’ll be able to place wagers on it here. The minimum bet is $1, and the maximums vary depending on what you’re betting on. For example, you can bet up to $5,500 on the NFL, but NBA wagers are capped at $2,200.

Bonuses and Loyalty Programs

The standard welcome bonus for new members at sportsbook.com is a 10% match bonus on your first deposit, with a maximum bonus amount of $500. 10% may seem low to people used to online casinos, but it’s about average for sportsbooks, being that their major operation is not video slots. Maxing it at $500 puts it on the high side of average for a sports book.

However, the poker room has its own separate bonus – here you can claim a 100% deposit match, with up to $650 free. Of course, you can only use this money for playing poker.

There isn’t an explicit VIP club, but there is a constant stream of specials and promotions that offer players a chance to win extra money or just make it interesting to have sportsbook.com as your playing destination of choice. It’s very much worth signing up for the newsletter to stay abreast of all the specials.

Payment Methods

Payment methods are limited, but all options are solid. You can deposit via Visa or Mastercard, or do a cash transfer from your bank. Three e-wallets are supported: UseMyWallet, MoneyBookers and NETeller.

Safety and customer service

Sportsbook.com uses state of the art encryption systems to make sure that your personal data is secure. If you have any trouble, they can be contacted day and night via email, telephone and live chat.