SUMMARY
The RedBet online bookmaker was established in 2002 by RedBet Ltd of London, England, but did no go live on the Internet until 2004. The company is headed by Swedish programmers and highly experienced sports bettors who seem to know what online punters are looking for in a reputable bookmaker. The thing that really stands out, if you bother to delve this far into the web site, is the integrity of the team behind RedBet. Every bit of information is supplied, from the licensing # down to the bookmakers permit and certificate of incorporation. These guys are serious about offering punters a trustworthy and responsible online gambling experience.
SOFTWARE / NAVIGATION
Users will find the web site very easy to navigate with no software to download, but a user-friendly interface for quick betting. RedBet is available in a multitude of languages, accepting three currencies (British Pounds, Euro and Swedish Krone). RedBet also offers a RedBet Poker Room and RedBet Casino, for those seeking more fast paced action, perhaps while waiting for the results of a sports bet to come in. We’ll talk a little more about the online poker and casino side of RedBet further down.
SPORTS BETTING VARIETY
The RedBet Sportsbook is very well developed except for one aspect – there simply aren’t enough sports available for betting. However, soccer fans probably won’t mind, as that’s where most of the sports betting lies. The following sports are available for betting:
Soccer: Copa Libertadores, Danish, Finnish, ItalianNorwegian, Swedish, UEFA Euro 2008 and International.
Tennis: ATP and WTA
Baseball: MLB
BETTING & ODDS
At RedBet, punters can set their own odds in an effort to entice others into taking a bet. Any time a sports bet is viewed, the best possible odds presented by any punter are shown first. If you don’t like the proposed odds, you can make a counter offer. Odds are shown in EU format only, with RedBet collecting a 4% commission. Live betting is also available. The minimum bet is €1.
EXTRAS
RedBet supplies a Sports Betting School, absolutely free for anyone, that helps new online punters learn the ropes. The school explains how online betting works, what the odds mean, how to place bets and reading the results, with examples to for additional learning. It then goes further into the difference between Back and Lay odds, matched and unmatched bets, doubles and trebles, live betting and handicaps, again with detailed examples. End result; RedBet is an excellent online sportsbook for newbies just delving into the world of online bookmaking.
DEPOSITS / WITHDRAWALS
RedBet supplies a decent array of deposit and withdrawal methods, especially convenient for European punters, since that is where the company’s market is aimed. Deposit/Withdrawal methods include the following:
Deposits: Visa, MasterCard, NETeller, Moneybookers, Bank Transfer
Withdrawals: NETeller, Moneybookers, Bank Transfer
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Customer support at RedBet is available via phone, fax, email and even conventional mail. Assistance is provided 24/7 with a fast and friendly team up support reps. The RedBet web site is lacking a much needed FAQ section for general questions, but at least the support is good.
RedBet Poker
RedBet has an online poker room that is powered by the B2B and BossMedia network, playable for real money or for free. There are ring games and tournaments, with a pretty high traffic rate coming in from the casino and sports betting venues. Because of this, the competition is generally very loose and well suited for beginners or skilled players.
RedBet Casino
The RedBet online casino offers a full range of games, including 16 table games (Blackjack, roulette, etc), 21 online slots, 8 video poker games and a few others. Five progressive jackpot games are available for real money players, though free play is also an option.
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