Bet365 Review

Bet365 ranks with the top in the Nigerian betting industry boasting of thousands of members who take part in placing bets for various markets. The most dominant market in this platform, however, is sports which are in line with what Nigerians love the most. Sports especially football is present in the lives of many people. The support for the Nigerian Football League is proof enough for this.

Bet365 Naija as it’s so fondly called is part of the larger Bet365 enterprise which was founded back in 2000. You can trace its roots to Stoke-on Trent, England. It has been a serious expansion campaign especially in Africa where internet access and smartphones have brought more potential punters to the world of online betting.

This company has been fully licensed to operate both in the UK and in Nigeria. The parent company of Bet365 Nigeria is the owner of the Stoke City Football Club. One of the best features of this site is the fact that it covers the Nigerian Premier League very well offering great odds to punters. The league can be bet on several markets including Home, Draw, or Away on the 1*2 Market.

Bets can be placed using the correct score, handicaps, draw, and even odd or total goals. Sports betting is not the only market provided by this platform. You also get to take part in casinos, horse racing, poker, and bingo too. This review strives to help you understand all the features of this platform together with the different offers they have for their members.

On Bet365 Nigeria, you are allowed to place your bets and fund your account using Naira. The same doesn’t work if you have an account on the Bet365 parent company. Here you can only bet using Dollars.

The sportsbook for this company features various different sports with leagues from across the world. They include ice hockey, American football, greyhounds, cricket, cycling, futsal, basketball, boxing, MMA, darts, lotto, golf, motorsports, snooker, Australian rules, baseball, Gaelic sports, Esports, soccer, tennis, winter games, badminton, table tennis, water polo, surfing, handball, trotting, beach volleyball, floorball, volleyball, among others.

Features of Bet365

The site is very easy to use and navigate making it an ideal site to register an account in. Green, grey, and white are the main colors used to display the various features of this site. The different sports featured on this platform are listed on the left side of the homepage. All you have to do is click on the sport you want to place your bet on and make your selection.

Live betting football matches dominate the center of the homepage showing the live matches happening around the world in different leagues. Tennis also features prominently on the page showing the line-up.

There is a small portion for live casino on the right top part of the site showing live dealers of blackjack, roulette, and Hi Lo. There is a tab for joining as a new member and an area where you fill your username and password to access your account if you already have one.

Bet365 Promotions and Bonuses

One reason for 365bet rapid rise in the world of online betting is the offers it gives its punters from the time they sign in as members and starts placing bets.

Open Account Offer

This offer is for new members of the Bet365 account. Register your account and then make the first deposit of not less than $10. You will be given 15% of the deposited amount in the form of bet credits. This amount is however limited to you receiving up to $60 only. Placing qualifying bets that add up to 12 times the deposit you’ve made enabled them to be settled.

After meeting the qualifying conditions set by the platform is when you can now benefit from using the bet credits received after your first deposit. Using bet credits will mean you can place risk-free bets which won’t use any funds in your account.

The bet credits granted by this bookmaker are not limited to any one sport across the various markets offered. The amount you win through bets placed via bet credits is withdrawn but you won’t be able to withdraw the bet credits themselves. This site has also enabled punters to place bets using both deposited cash and bet credits received.

2 Goals Ahead Early Payout Offer

This offer is available to members who place bets before the match starts and want to Cashout after two goals. This applies to both single and multibets too. Start by placing your bet pre-match by checking the matches selected for this offer.

The company gives you the full winnings for your stake if the side you selected emerges ahead of the other by 2 goals at any one time before the match ends. This is besides the fact that they both may draw or your team loses the match at the end.

The same applies to a multibet. If any of the teams you’ve selected emerges ahead of the opponent at any one point with 2 goals, you’re given the full winnings despite the outcome at the end. Experienced users stand to really benefit from this offer.

Note that this offer applies to certain competitions only which include:

• English EFL Cup
• English Premier League
• EUFA Champions League from the Group stages and above only
• Spanish Primera Liga
• EUFA Europa League from the Group stages and above only
• English FA Cup from the Initial round onwards

You can only take part in this offer if you are a new member or are eligible to use it. The offer has a deadline after which it is no longer valid. You cannot use this offer after Cashing out.

Euro Soccer Bonus

This offer applies to accumulator bets of soccer selection that are 3 or more based on the results of the standard fulltime. It applies to certain leagues only which include:

• Italian Serie A
• German Bundesliga 1
• English Premier League
• Spanish Primera Liga
• EUFA Champions League

The bonus depends on whether your bet wins. If it does, the bookmaker awards you 5-70% of the winnings based on the number of selections you made on your bet. You can withdraw this bonus and it’s added to your winnings. The point of caution is to not place this bet using bet credits you have to use your own funds.

Tennis Accumulator Bonus

You are able to qualify for up to 50% bonus on your accumulator bets placed on tennis matches. You have to place an accumulator bet of 2 or more matches prior to them starting on some markets. These markets include ‘To win’, First set and winner set for matches that are either single or double. This is only eligible in the Fed Cup and Davis Cup.

You’re eligible to receive from 5-50% of the amount you’ve won. The amount you receive as a bonus depends on the number of selections made. The cool thing about this offer is the bonus is available to you in cash form and can be withdrawn with the winnings. Only place bets using cash in your account and not through bet credits.

Euro Men’s Basketball Bonus

Prior to the game, place an accumulator with 2 or more selections. You can only place for matches in Spain Liga ACB, German Bundesliga, Eurocup, Euro League, and Italy Lega 1. A winning bet gets you a 5-5-% bonus based on the number of selections you made. You receive the bonus as cash and can withdraw it with your winnings.

Registration Process

The easy registration process is another win for this betting company. Many people involved in online betting seek out companies with easy systems including registration, depositing, placing bets, and withdrawing winnings too. Tedious processes will make potential punters lose interest and move on to a better option.

• Open a blank browser on your PC
• Fill in the Bet365 website www.bet365.com
• Click on ‘Join’ to start your process. This will prompt another window to open.
• Select the country of Residence
• Fill in the registration form with all your requested details. Ensure you fill in the correct information to avoid any issues in the future.
• When done filling in the form, click on ‘Join Bet365’
• Your account will be activated and you can proceed to deposit funds into your account.

Depositing to your Bet365 Account

Deposits to Bet365 are made using cards like Visa and MasterCard.

• Open a blank browser page
• Key in the official website and log into your account
• Click on Deposit menu to get started
• Select the payment method and fill in the required details in full. These details will be stored by the company and you can edit them in the future.
• Fill in the amount you want to deposit and your PIN
• The amount will soon reflect in your betting account for you to start placing your bets.

Quick Deposit Facility

This is a feature in the deposit section where you request to place a bet even with insufficient funds in your account. The company will request you fill in in the CVV numbers of your card which will prompt funds to complete your bet to be deposited to your account immediately. There are numerous currencies available that you can transact with on Bet365.

Withdrawing Winnings

Withdrawing of winnings uses the same account that you used to fund your account. This is why it’s important to double-check the details of your account. You can also edit the details in the future if need be. You can also use Bank wire to withdraw your winnings when it’s not possible to withdraw using the account you deposited with.

• Open a blank browser page and fill in the website for Bet365
• Log into your account
• Click on ‘Withdraw’
• Fill in the amount you wish to withdraw
• Confirm the details of your account
• Click on ‘Withdraw’ then wait for your funds to be sent to your account.

Cashout

You can use Cashout to get a return on your bet even before the final outcome is in. This helps you have better control over the bets you’ve placed. If you feel a bet is about to lose, simply Cashout to get a reasonable return as offered by the bookmaker.

This feature enables you to Cashout partially or Cashout the entire bet. The choice is yours to make. The best thing about this option is you can place your bets and select when the ideal time to Cashout is as the match progresses.

Cashout is present on your betslip. It may not be possible to Cashout at times due to a delay in accepting the Cashout request or if there is a change in the market or price difference too. Note that this feature is available for limited markets, fixtures, and events. It can be done prior to the match or as it is in-play too. Cashout is available for both single and multibets.

The sports which you can request a Cashout on bets placed include cricket, tennis, soccer/football, and basketball. Partial Cashout is available for a few single bets and all multibets. However, it’s only possible to Cashout when a market hasn’t been suspended.

Auto Cashout

This is a special feature available when you’re placing your bet where you set the point in the match where you want to Cashout automatically. Select the Cashout icon when placing your bet and select the distance you want the match to progress then Cashout is activated. You get to pick the amount of cash you’ll receive as well.

Editing Placed Bets on Bet365

This is a special feature in the heart of many punters who wish to remove or add a selection of an already placed bet. This adjusts the expected winnings before the match and as its in-play too. The feature also gives you the ability to change the type of bet you’ve placed to something higher. When you edit a bet, the new amount you’re set to win is equivalent to the amount you’ll receive when you Cashout. The exception to this rule is when all the selections are pre-match including the added or removed one(s).

Use the Cashout tab on ‘my bets’ to edit your selections. You can add, swap or remove selections, change the type of bet made or increase your stake too. You’re only permitted to use the Edit bet feature on a number of sports events which include tennis, basketball, horse racing, cricket, and soccer.

There is a time delay that occurs as you edit your bet. This may affect your editing ability because of changes in the market or the or in the prices too. This means you won’t be able to edit your bet. The amount you were set to receive if your initial bet won is not eligible if your edited bet wins. The amount will be based on the new stake placed. There are some offers from this bookmaker which won’t work if you edit your bet.

Live Streaming

You can be able to stream hundreds of matches live using this site from across the world. This is available for all the sports that are in the Bet365 sportsbook. Simply select the match on live streaming you want to watch and it will load on your screen. You must have a good internet connection to enjoy it in real-time.

Live streaming is applicable when you’ve placed a bet or have funds in your betting account. Use the site pinning option to pin the screen to keep watching as you visit other areas of the website too. This is a cool addition enabling you to keep an eye on the match as you perform other tasks too.

My Horses

Punters who are lovers of horse racing are bound to enjoy this site feature where they get to build their own stables and fill it with their favorite racehorses. This will help you know an eye on the selected horses, know when they are due to race, and keep track of their outcomes too. This information will enable you to make better bets.

On the homepage, select the horse classification option. Add horses to your stable. Follow this addition with notes on the different types that you will refer to while placing your bets.

Bet365 Mobile App

In line with keeping up with the latest technology, this bookmaker has created an App for its users. It’s simple to download and use without any charges. The App is similar in coloring to the main site which is a welcome relief on members used to the website version.

In the App, you’re able to join by creating an account, logging into your existing account, depositing funds, placing bets, and even withdrawing your winnings too. The App will help you keep track of your paced bets without having to sit in front of your computer for the whole period of the match.

Conclusion

Bet365 is a renowned online betting platform for numerous reasons. The best by far is its impressive bonuses offered to new users and veteran punters too. New members get to test the waters by getting a welcome bonus from the company when they make their first deposit. Some site features like the advanced Cashout, live streaming with enabled pinning, and my horses make the platform interesting to use.