bet365 Sports Review and Welcome Bonus

Welcome Bonus

The welcome bonus at bet365 comes in the form of what is essentially a matching system. You must deposit a minimum of $10 to get this bonus, and the maximum match offering is $100. While you may of course deposit more than $100, it will be capped at this.

To receive the bonus bet funds, players must place a qualifying wager on a sporting event with -500 odds or greater. After the bet is settled, you will receive the bonus bet funds.

Registration

The registration process is fast and simple at bet365 and is all condensed on to one page. Here, you will be asked the following personal information to not only safely and securely identify you, but to keep your account and your credentials safe for the future.

• Your name
• Date of birth
• Provide the last four digits of your SSN
• Email
• Phone number
• Address
• Desired username
• Desired password
• Create a unique PIN
• Preferences (time zone,odds display,etc.)
• Terms of Service Confirmation

Desktop/Mobile Experience

Currently bet365’s online sportsbook is only available on desktop. With the NFL season rolling around the corner, bet365 will do their best to try to get a mobile application out soon, though.

Overall, the desktop experience is OK, though it does feel like this is definitely a site that was pushed for launch with the impending launch of the NFL campaign.

Little nuggets such as the bet365 logo in the upper-right hand corner not acting as a home button are small bug fixes, but things like that are incredibly helpful as, if you venture deeper into the site, you’ll find it can be a bit tasking to get back to the main page.

Starting at the top of the page, you’re able to go between the casino and sportsbook and close by is where you’ll be able to log in and/or register for an account.

Just below that, leaning toward the right side of the page, there are links to bet365’s Live Streaming platform, which is a huge bonus to have, their Help menu, desired language you’d like displayed on the site, how you’d like your odds displayed, and a Services button.

The Services button is a drop-down that has another link to the Help menu as well as links to Responsible Gaming, and their current promotions.

After all of this, we get to the sports that are offered, which are displayed on the left side of the screen, with them again in the middle of the page and clickable logo’s resembling the ball used for the respective sport to act as a filter. Odds for games are displayed here, too.

Again, there are definitely some things that could be done to improve the overall experience on the site, but it’s definitely not bad for a fresh launch.

Getting Started/New Player Info

For new players, there is a specific page on the site catered to helping you get off the ground. Click on the Services button the front page and from here, click Help.

You will notice here, to the left, there is a section specifically for new players and there is a Getting Started section, which has information pertaining to payments and using their services.

Sports and Markets Available

Sports

• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Boxing
• MMA
• Cricket
• Darts
• Golf
• Rugby
• Motor Sports
• Aussie Rules Football
• Cycling

Markets

• Moneyline: straight bet, with each team receiving odds to win outright)
• Totals (this is also referred to as the over/under. There will be a total amount of points on a game and players bet whether it will be more or less than this number
• Spread: a set number by the sportsbook in an attempt to make the game “fair”
• Futures: betting on future events such as the Super Bowl or Heisman Trophy winner
• Parlay: betting on multiple events on one slip, with better odds as you need to win all the bets on a parlay to win
• Teasers: manipulating the spread or over/under amounts, which odds altering, too

Betting Lines

With the sports betting market getting larger and larger as time goes on since PASPA was overturned, it’s hard for sportsbooks to try to post favorable odds for themselves. With that said, yeah, bet365 has odds right on par with their competitors, especially the big name players.

Betting Features

bet365 offers three features worth mentioning: Live Betting, Cash Out and Live Streaming.

Starting with Live Betting, this is just as it sounds: bet on live games. There is an entire section dedicated to this on the website, where you can place bets on games in progress.

Cash Out works like this: You can pull out of a bet early. Say you’ve made a bad bet and you want to try to get out and preserve even a fraction of what you originally wagered, you’re able to do that at bet365 with this feature.

Lastly, yes, bet365 does offer a Live Streaming for games. Simply click on the Live Streaming button on their homepage and there will be a list of all the games you can watch at that time. You just need to be logged in.

Trust and Safety

Being a licensed and regulated sportsbook in New Jersey is not something that is easy to come by. First, they need to be partnered with a land-based casino. These casinos won’t just partner with anyone as it puts their reputation on the line.

Also, with these licenses, online sportsbooks such as bet365 need to have systems in place to protect their customers and their personal information.

Payments and Banking

Managing your funds is a breeze at bet365. During our review process, we found there are plenty of options available to deposit and withdrawal. Whether you prefer credit cards, e-wallets, prepaid cards or cash, you can be sure to find a method that suits you at bet365. Processing times will vary depending on the method you choose.

Overall

While bet365 may have some things that need to be tinkered with on the site, they have a solid enough platform here to get going with the NFL season coming up. The welcome bonus here will be great, especially for casual players. We highly recommend exploring bet365 and what they have to offer.

FAQ

Is Sports betting legal in New Jersey

Yes

What is the legal age to gambling in New Jersey?

21

How long will withdrawals take?

Different methods take different amounts of time. Please see the payment options section above.

Are online betting winnings taxable?

Yes. Sports betting winnings are considered income.