Basically, betting on sports online is easy. Yes, the whole thing sounds very simple, but the sports betting sector offers players thousands of online bookmakers. And how should you choose the right bookmaker for yourself? In our opinion, this should be done based on a few criteria. And that’s what we’ll cover in this bettors’ guide.
Security (license, payment methods, encryption methods)
Security is the be-all and end-all of gambling. After all, it’s about money, winnings, payment methods and entering your own data. That’s why customer safety should be the top priority for betting providers. Let’s start with license: a reputable and licensed betting provider should have a valid gambling license and therefore act legally. In Germany, for example, it is a gambling license from Schleswig-Holstein.
In order to obtain a license, the betting provider must prove its seriousness and meet several legal requirements. Security is also extremely important for data encryption: the betting provider should support modern encryption methods on the website so that other people cannot access players’ personal data. Only when the player is on the safe side can you think about other things.
Betting offer
The betting offer is of course also one of the most important things for which there are plus points when choosing a bookmaker. Which betting markets does the bookmaker offer: single bets, combination bets, handicaps, live bets, long-term bets, special bets? What other aspects of the games can you bet on with this bookmaker? And how big is the selection of sports? Even if you only bet on one sport (for example, e-sports), the good offer is the sign of a reliable betting provider that is constantly expanding its portfolio for players.
Customer service
Reputable bookmakers place great value on customer satisfaction as well as friendly and competent customer service. If you have problems registering, verifying your betting account, making deposits or withdrawals, you need a competent contact person quickly. And ideally immediately when it comes to payments. It is important that you have to contact 24/7 support not only via email contact, but also by phone or live chat.
Reviews
Many bettors forget about this, and it doesn’t make choosing a bookmaker any easier. Today you can find many overall reviews of online bookmakers on the Internet. Bettors describe their overall impression of the bookmaker and describe their experiences. Even when it comes to subjective reviews (they can only be subjective), such reviews can be very helpful.
Bonus offers
Bonuses and promotions are ideal for increasing player winnings. Find out what bonuses the bookmaker offers and what the bonus conditions are.
Payment methods
Good payment methods enable all transactions to be processed easily, and this is how it should be with a good bookmaker. Simple payments with credit cards and bank transfers are obviously not enough – in addition, bookmakers offer payments with payment systems such as Skrill and Neteller, as well as payments with cryptocurrencies. Established bookmakers score points with a good selection of deposit and withdrawal methods.
Conclusion
Differences between the betting providers can be seen in terms of reliability, security, betting offerings, customer support, bonus offers and payment options.