May 18, 2020 By N. Vasiljevic
Unibet Review
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One of the largest European betting companies, Unibet recently celebrated its website’s 15th year. The company has a wide array of phenomenal offers for its members – all of which will be covered in today’s Unibet review. We’ll take a thorough look at its sportsbook, bonuses, banking and everything else that makes this website one of the best betting sites in the UK.
Pros / Cons
Numerous gaming awards
Amazing sports variety
Loads of promotions
Helpful security
Available currencies
History
Back in 1997, a punter by the name of Anders Strom started a betting business from his home in East Court, London. Strom had an idea to help other bettors make more informed decisions. He acquired a phone betting license in 1998 and an online betting license in 1999, and thus the story of Unibet’s success begins.
There’s a reason all Unibet reviews place the company among the most successful and popular betting websites. Unibet attracted more than 300,000 members in its first five years of existence and has widened its offering to online casino and poker games.
As of 2016, the website accepted the millionth member among its ranks. In the same year, Unibet acquired a number of other betting franchises such as Stan James and Betchoice. Currently, the company has more than 1,000 employees and operates in over 100 countries.
Apart from servicing punters across the world, Unibet is also a sponsor of Aston Villa, Preston North End, Middlesbrough, and the Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
During the last couple of years, Unibet has received no less than 14 different awards for professional excellence, sportsbook quality and social responsibility. The awards include the following:
- Sportsbook Operator of the Year and App of the Year 2014
- Online Sportsbook Operator of the Year 2015
- In-Play Sports Operator of the Year in 2015
- Socially Responsible Operator Award
Today, the company is operated by Kindred Ltd., which is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange as having an annual revenue of £751.4 million.
Registration
Before delving deeper into our Unibet review, let’s do a quick registration walkthrough. When you decide to become a member, just hit the ‘Register’ button on the top right corner of the page. Once you do that, you’ll have to go through four steps on the registration page:
- Complete the personal details form, where you’ll have to enter your name, email, date of birth and gender.
- Fill in the residence form, which requires your mobile phone, country and postcode.
- And finish the account form, where you will have to fill in your security question and password.
- In the last step you can claim the special Unibet sign up offer by ticking the box, but it’s maybe wiser to leave that decision until we describe their bonuses in the next section. You will also have to tick the boxes by which you comply with their T&C and Privacy Policy.
When everything is done, you can make a deposit and start playing. The website won’t send you any confirmation emails, so there’s no need to check your inbox. However, note that Unibet may demand additional documents in order to verify your identity.
Bonuses
We have already mentioned the Unibet new customer offer. If you claim it during your first deposit, you can get your money back as a bonus, up to £40, and get £10 in their Casino. All you need to do is place a bet of at least £1 with odds ⅖ or greater. If you win, Unibet will give you the bonus winnings. If you lose, the website will grant you your money back, up to £40, which you will then have to roll over three times before you can withdraw it. Note that you can’t use bonus funds for Supertoto matches, and you can place them only on matches with at least ⅖ odds.
Unibet – Best Odds Guaranteed
Apart from the enticing welcome offer, the website has a great promotion for all horse racing lovers. If you place a bet at an early price that’s lower than the starting price, Unibet will count your bet with a starting price. The promotion is only for UK and Irish horse races, and it applies to single and multiple bets only.
Other Promotions
Unibet has eight more promotions you can claim, but we have selected the most important ones in our Unibet review. For football fans who can’t stand to see their bets fail because of a penalty, Unibet has devised a special Penalty Payback bonus. If you place a bet at a minimum stake of £5 on First/Last Goalscorer, Correct Score, Half-Time/Full-Time or Scorecast, and if anyone makes a penalty, Unibet will refund your bet up to £100.
The last great bonus you won’t find covered in other Unibet reviews is the Refer a Friend bonus. Any time you refer a friend, the website credits you with £60 in cash. You can repeat the process up to five times and win £300 in total.
Depositing
You can make your first deposit right after registration. When it comes to methods, Unibet accepts:
- Visa / Mastercard (only debit for the UK players)
- Neteller
- Skrill
- Paypal
- Paysafecard
- Bank transfer
As for the currencies, Unibet accepts:
- Brazilian reals
- Bulgarian lev
- Canadian dollars
- Croatian kuna
- Czech koruna
- Danish kroner
- Euros
- Hungarian forint
- Norwegian kroner
- Polish zlotys
- Romanian leu
- Swedish kronor
- Swiss francs
- UK pounds
- US dollars
Unibet Sportsbook Review
When you enter the sportsbook page for the first time, you’ll immediately notice the wide array of betting options and events. The centre of the page contains all the live and In-Play events. From there, you can click on any match or race and select the odds you want to bet on. Once you click on the odds, the website will store your bet in the bet slip on the right side of the screen. From there, you can tweak your odds and stakes. Once you’re done, just click on the button below, and your bet is placed.
If you want to find events in a particular sport, look for the menu on the right side of the screen containing all the Unibet sports. Currently, Unibet offers 38 sports and events to bet on, including politics, TV & novelty and e-sports, as well as the most popular ones like football, basketball, tennis, rugby, etc. In addition to regular events, Unibet offers its punters In-Play events. You can find them in the In-Play section, where you can place your bets on all current events.
Apart from a wide array of available sports, Unibet offers its members some neat betting options. If at any point your event starts to go south, you can cut your losses or secure your winnings by applying for a cash-out. You can find the eligible events by looking for a small Unibet cash out label on them.
If you are new to the world of sports betting, you can also visit their Football Betting page, where you’ll learn all the necessary lingo before you place your first punt. Their guide offers comprehensive tutorials on how to place bets on various sports and events, as well as what to look out for when betting. For more experienced punters, Unibet provides football tips on their blog page.
Withdrawal
When you make your first win, there’s no doubt you’ll want to withdraw it right away. Withdrawing at Unibet is as easy and intuitive as depositing. All you need to do is find the Withdraw Money button on the top of the page. Alternatively, you can go to your account page and select withdrawal from there.
Note that even if you make a mistake while withdrawing, you can request a withdrawal reverse within 24 hours. You won’t have to wait too much for a withdrawal: at Unibet, the average withdrawal time is 2 hours, while sometimes they may take up to 24 hours.
User Interface
The interface at Unibet deserves every commendation. The website is up-to-date, and we haven’t yet experienced any glitches, bugs or problems. The layout is pretty simple and easy to navigate.
In the centre of the page, you can find all the events and matches for the day. The events are organised in a grid with the names and odds displayed. The right side contains the bet slip, while on the left you can find all of Unibet’s sports. The top of the page contains Unibet customer support contact links and all the necessary info pertaining to your account.
The bottom of the page contains all the legal documents, such as the privacy policy and terms & conditions. The footer contains the licensing information as well as a small About Unibet section. All in all, the website works perfectly with fast loading times and decent overall functionality.
Mobile
If you want to enjoy betting while away from home, you can download the mobile app from the dedicated stores. The app lets members enjoy more than 10,000 live events yearly. In addition, Unibet app lets you partake in special In-Play events.
Security
When it comes to security, Unibet is probably one of the best betting websites. The website holds a certificate from Trustwave, a leading global agency for certification of encrypted protocols. When it comes to the security of your debit card information, the website employs a special Intrusion Detection System that monitors all network traffic 24/7.
The Unibet sports betting website is operated by Kindred Ltd., headquartered in Malta. The website is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission under the Remote Operating license number 000-045322-R-324275-001. Finally, if you start having problems with gambling, the website makes it possible to set deposit limits, take a break or enter into a self-exclusion program.
Customer Support
Whenever you find yourself in trouble, you can contact Unibet’s customer support. You can find the Help button on the top right corner of the page. From there, you can browse various topics by subject and find a solution to your issue. If you need more immediate assistance, you can always look for the Unibet live chat button. We reached their customer support for some general questions, and they responded within minutes with a helpful answer.
Conclusion
Finding the right betting site for your needs can be a chore. There are so many factors that have to be taken into account, and usually, there’s always something missing. However, while playing at Unibet, we never got that impression. Everything, from the sportsbook, bonus offers and banking to the security and customer support, seems just like it was made by punters for punters. There isn’t much left to say at the end of our Unibet review except to wish you good luck!
