888sport Sportsbook

888sport is an example of an online sportsbook with a long presence on the market, which has deserved the trust of a large number of punters from different parts of the world. The bookie has included in its portfolio a casino and a poker section too.

Just one look at the website of 888sport was enough for our team to find that there is an abundance both in terms of the sports you can bet on and the supported payment methods. Punters can place their bets on thousands of events from the usual favorites soccer, basketball, tennis, and American football as well as on disciplines like darts, cycling, surfing, and snooker.

The payment methods available include various eWallets, debit/credit cards, online banking, etc., which is quite enough to meet the needs of different types of users. A short description of each method is available to all visitors to the site or the mobile application. You will be able to see the relevant limits and conditions only if you log in.

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One of the things with which 888sport attracts the attention of bettors is the variety of promotional offers, which are both permanent and temporary, and promise great prizes. The relevant rules are written in a clear and understandable way and can be found within each promotion’s description as well as in the Bonus Policy section of the sportsbook.

Betting Features at 888sport

The layout of 888sport is designed in such a way that it does not hinder even novices when they enter the online sportsbook for the first time. We like the fact that the developers have not tried to place the maximum amount of information only on the home page, but have distributed it into categories where you can go with just one click or tap.

Punters can choose a sport from the sidebar that provides quick links for the most popular options and also an A-Z list with all disciplines, including Politics and 888 Specials. Once you enter a sports section, you are presented with not only current and upcoming events with their respective betting markets, but also comprehensive information about the types of bets, a section with tips, and a special odds calculator.

The 888sport online bookie can be explored in the English, Russian, Finnish, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German languages that can be changed from a small tab on the top of the screen when using a desktop computer or from the burger menu when using a mobile device. The sportsbook provides bettors with the opportunity to choose between American, decimal, and fractional odds formats.

888sport has a fantastic in-play section that features hundreds of events every day, mainly in soccer, boxing, rugby, cricket, horse racing, and tennis. Next to the icon of each sport, there is a digit that shows the number of current events. What is more, some of the matches and races can be watched in real time, as live streaming is available to selected events.

The Sportsbook of 888sport

Soccer

Basketball

Tennis

Horse Racing

The sports library of this online bookmaker is quite diverse, comprising over 30 disciplines where punters can place their bets. We are sure that you will be intrigued by the 888 Specials section, where you can predict the outcome of alternative and difficult to predict events. You can try to guess if Neil Robertson and John Higgins will both score more than one century break or if Cristiano Ronaldo will score a certain amount of goals within the next couple of days.

888sport is not among the sportsbooks that strongly favor certain sports instead of others. Proof of this is that part of the so-called niche sports are invariably present in the live section – darts, golf, cricket, table tennis, and badminton for example. Of course, there are many more events available in soccer, tennis, and basketball, but this is due to the specifics of the sport itself and the availability of more leagues and tournaments.

You can enhance your betting experience via the Bet Builder feature provided by the 888sport online bookie. It enables punters to combine different markets within one event and thus to create their unique multipliers. There is no limit to the type of event, so this feature is applicable to both pre-match and live events.

Soccer

There is hardly an online sportsbook that has not included soccer in its portfolio, but there are few that can compete with 888sport in terms of comprehensive coverage of this discipline. Punters can bet on matches from the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Europa League, the World Cup Qualifications, Copa Libertadores, the AFC Cup, as well as over 70 domestic leagues and tournaments. We were impressed to find that there are 16 leagues and tournaments only for Germany as this number in relation to England is 15.

In addition to the Bet Builder feature already mentioned, bettors can also enjoy Match Combos, which represent predefined combinations of events within a match. A very small number of sample combos are Over 0.5 goals in the first half & Over 5.5 corners in the first half, Under 2.5 goals, Over 9.5 corners & each team over 9.5 booking pts.

Some of the most popular soccer bet types available are Total Goals Over/Under, Double Chance, Handicap, Draw No Bet, Win Either Half, Clean Sheet, and some more. You can bet on whether any of the players registered for a match will score a goal, and the odds for a hat-trick exceed 250.00.

Basketball

It is difficult to say in which part of the world basketball is most popular. This is the reason why a large part of online sportsbooks pay due attention to the discipline. 888sport features events from over 40 national championships including Spain, Italy, France, Lithuania, Slovenia, and Sweden. The biggest competitions punters can place their bets on are the Euro Cup, the Euroleague, and the Adriatic League.

The most popular league in the world is undoubtedly the NBA. We pay special attention to it as it provides more events than any other. You can bet on the outright winner of any of the conferences, the whole championship, or a particular game, or you can try to guess which player will be drafted first overall. The main basketball bet types supported by the 888sport sportsbook are Game Lines, Money Line, 3-Way, Point Spread, Total Points, and Double Result.

Quite logically, the dynamic and popular basketball is a significant part of the in-play section of this online bookie. There you monitor in real time the result of the match, as well as statistics such as the percentage of successful shots of each of the teams, the ratio of scored threes, etc.

Tennis

Dating back to the 12th century, tennis has evolved to become one of the most popular sports disciplines around the world, and hence a mandatory part of online sportsbooks’ portfolio. 888sport is no exception to this rule and provides its bettors with comprehensive coverage of hundreds of events.

Punters can place different types of bets for each of the four Grand Slam tournaments, but that’s far from all. 888sport features various ATP, WTA, and ITF tournaments, as well as some local competitions. For the convenience of users, they are divided by venue (USA, France, Australia, Spain, Uruguay, etc.).

All matches within the next two days are visualized along with their starting time and the odds of each player winning. If you click or tap on the All markets link just below the contestants’ names, a new window will open with all the betting markets available for this event. Punters can try to guess the winner of the match or what the exact score will be. Some of the other options are Total Games Over/Under, Total Sets, Game Handicap, First Set Winner, etc.

American football

American football is not a multi-league sport due to its relatively local nature. Its popularity, however, especially in North America, is enormous. This discipline is an important part of the 888sport online sportsbook which features events from the NFL, the NCAA, and the Canadian Football League.

The betting markets within this category are diverse, generally divided into Spread, Total, and Money Line. Most are the options in terms of Players Props, where you can bet on passing, rushing, and receiving yards or touchdowns, as well as receptions, rushing attempts, tackles, assists, and some more.

Some of the matches within the American football subsection have a separate Bet Builder tab which enables punters to build their own bet by adding selections and thus to improve the odds. Another way to classify the types of bets is according to the stage of the match and so there are tabs Quarter Markets and Half Markets.

Horse Racing

One of the disciplines on which we can say that the online bookie puts a special emphasis is horse racing. This is the second sport after soccer for which there is a short and it is not necessary to look for it in the A-Z list.

The category is very dynamic, as most often the events start 15 minutes apart. It is not uncommon to have two races starting at the same time, so you will need to quickly decide on which to place your bet.

This category is organized differently from the others and we will start with the Bet Finder feature. It enables you to find a horse to meet criteria that are important to you, as you have the opportunity to choose from 18 indicators. Only a small part of them are Winner Last Time, Beaten Fav Last Time, Improved Rating, and Jockey Uplift.

The currently supported events are held in the UK, US, Ireland, India, France, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and South America. Punters are allowed to select a combination of 2 or 3 horses to be added to their bet slip.

Mobile Compatibility

ANDROID

iPHONE

WINDOWS

iPAD

We live in interesting times when we rely more than ever on mobile technology for purely everyday operations, such as banking, shopping, entertainment, and work. This is especially true for online sports betting, where consumers have a wide choice of options.

In order for a sportsbook to be truly successful in this highly competitive field, it must take care of the punters that prefer betting while on the go. The developers of 888sport have taken this into account and apart from the website, the bookie is also available as an in-browser app and as a dedicated application for Android and iOS devices.

We found no visual or functional differences between the mobile and the desktop version of the 888sport website. There are no restrictions on the browser used, so you can have fun whether you prefer Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, or any other browser.

We tested the 888sport mobile application on different devices and we can assure you that it behaves well enough regardless of the type of operating system. If you decide to download the application from Google Play, you should know that your device must be of version 5.0 and up. We checked upon the customers’ review section and were impressed to see that every single review had a response from 888sport, no matter if the statement was positive or negative.

The mobile app can be found in the App Store too. The technical requirement is for the version of your iOS device to be 12.2 or later. Here again, we see how the developers of the application respond to most of the user reviews.

If you use 888sport for bets on the go, you don’t lose any of the features available in the desktop version. The only slight difference we came across is that the language change buttons hold and the shape of the odds are located at the bottom of the burger menu of the mobile version of the sportsbook.

Bonuses and Promotional Offers

Sign-Up Bonus

Free Bets

Special Offer

Enhanced Odds

The 888sport online sportsbook provides diverse promotional offers which are both permanent and temporary. All newly registered bettors can benefit from the up to $250 welcome bonus (Canada) or bet €10 get €30 free bet + €10 casino bonus (Europe), while loyal customers are provided with different multipliers, boosted odds, and sport-specific offers. Let’s not forget the bet builder and match combo features already mentioned.

Bet €10 get €30 in Free Bets + €10 Casino Bonus

Players from Europe can claim this welcome offer by depositing at least €10 for first time and placing real money bet of at least €10 with minimum odds of 1.50. Free bets do not have wagering. However stakes from free bets are not included in returns.

Casino bonus can be claimed within 7 days of the first deposit. It is important to note that the winnings are capped at €500 and 40x wagering applies to the bonus amount in order to withdraw.

100% First Deposit Bonus Up To $250 for Canada

There are two mandatory steps so you can take advantage of the 888sport’s welcome bonus offer. The first is to register an account of course and execute all the necessary verification procedures. The second is to place your first bet within the range of $10 and $250. After wagering this qualifying deposit with cumulative odds of at least 1.5, punters are awarded a 100% bonus of up to $250.

An important condition is the first deposit to be wagered within 60 days. If luck is on your side and you gain any bonus related winnings, you will be able to withdraw them only if within 14 days you wager the bonus amount 40 times.

There are several restrictions related to this promotion. Deposits made via PayPal, Neteller, Paysafecard, or Skrill do not qualify for the welcome bonus. The eligible bets exclude free, cashed-out, and voided bets as well as bets placed with a Profit Boost token. Pay attention not to make a bet greater than $50 as this is the maximum per bet allowed.

Up for 8

Up for 8 is a free predictor game that gives bettors a chance to win up to $8,000 in cash. The registered users of 888sport who want to take part in this promotion must select Up for 8 from the quick links in the left column of the main page or from the Promotions section. Then, they must pick the win-draw-win results from eight selected matches.

If all predictions are correct, you win $8,000 in cash. As this is not an individual reward, but a prize pool, if more than one punter has 8 successful bets, the sum will be divided. For those who manage to guess only some of the results, the consolation remains that they receive $1 in free bets for each correct forecast.

Punters can participate in the Up for 8 promotion once every week. However, if they want to continue receiving free bets after their first two plays, bettors will have to fulfill a weekly wagering requirement of $25 with minimum odds of 1.5. There are no restrictions related to the betting markets as long as bets are not void, duplicate, cashed out, or ones placed via a free bets token. The latter cannot be cashed out.

The cash prizes or free bets you gain will be credited to your account within 72 hours after the end of the last related match. Keep in mind that to benefit from the free bet tokens, you must claim them within 3 days via the “Claim Now” button in the confirmation email you receive, or through the pop-up message when you log in to your account.

There are a few more things related to free bets you must take into account. The expiration period of free bet tokens is 7 days. They are credited as one token per customer, must be used in their entirety, and cannot be combined with real money wagers.

5.00+ Winner Offer

To participate in this promotion, registered users must place a bet of at least $10 and odds 5.0 or greater. This is a daily promo offer, so qualifying bets must be placed and settled on the same day. Multiple bets must have cumulative odds of at least 5.00, while each way bets are considered two bets and thus must be at least $20 in total.

What you can win is $5 in free bets. Not eligible for this offer are free bet stakes, cashed out bets, void bets, and bets placed with Profit Boost tokens. When taking part in this promotion, you can bet on any discipline except for Virtual Sports.

The free bet tokens you have received cannot be used on each way bets and permutations, and also cannot be combined with real-money stakes. If you make a successful prediction while using a free bet token, you will only get the winning, but not the free bet stake.

Free bet tokens expire 7 days after settling the qualifying bet.

Daily Esports Offer

In addition to having a decent set of events to bet on, eSports fans can also take advantage of a special promotion. The Shoot Out Game is activated once a day if you place bets of at least $50 on any eSports market with minimum odds of 1.5. Bets must be settled within the current day. As with other promotional offers, void and cashed out bets, as well as bets placed via a free bet token or Profit Boost token are not eligible.

Upon your first login after qualifying for the promotion a pop-up window with the Shoot Out Game will appear. You have 5 shots to eliminate your virtual enemies, and you can win up to $8 in free bets ($1 for each accurate shot, plus another $3 if you hit all 5 targets).

You will be credited the free bet tokens no later than 72 hours after you finish the promo game. Free bets must be used within 7 days, otherwise, they expire. The partial use of free bets is not allowed as well as their combination with real-money stakes.

Banking Solutions

Bank Transfer

Credit Card

E-wallets

Prepaid Card

The 888sport online sportsbook provides various payment methods which reflect the needs of most punters. The only type of payment that is not supported are cryptocurrencies, but given the many other options, we do not consider this a significant drawback.

The online bookie accepts three different currencies – USD, EUR, and GBP. No matter which eligible country you reside in when setting up your account, you can indicate any of these currencies to be your default one.

The minimum deposit amount is relatively low and in most cases, it is also the minimum required to participate in the various promotional offers. If you use any of the accepted bank cards (Visa and Mastercard) or eWallets, the minimum you can deposit is $10. Exceptions are the methods iDebit and Instadebit, through which you can deposit no less than $20, and also wire transfers where the minimum allowed amount is $15.

There is something very important to keep in mind if you intend to top up your account with a debit or credit card. If the default currency in your account is different from the currency of your bank account, the exchange rate specified by the sportsbook is used when depositing. At each step of the payment process, the amount coming out of your account is displayed in front of you.

Some of the deposit methods are not available for withdrawals. Some of them are Apple Pay, Paysafecard, Sofort, and Instadebit. They and the other deposit methods offered by 888sport have the advantage of being quick. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, the funds should be credited to your account balance within 10 minutes of depositing. For wire transfers and Trustly, this period varies between 5 and 7 days.

As for withdrawals, the sportsbook requires a minimum amount of $6 for all methods except bank transfers, where it is $20. Given the security and verification procedures, withdrawal times are slightly longer and usually vary between 2 and 8 business days.

The availability of some payment methods depends on the local legislation, so you will have accurate information about payment methods and relevant transaction limits once you register and log in to your cashier.

Customer Support and Security

FAQ

Rules

Security

Support

All online sportsbooks have a Help section, but the one that 888sport provides is really extensive. It is divided into 8 main topics and each of them has between 6 and 38 subsections. An additional option is to type a keyword or question in the search box and the site will display all the answers that are anyhow related. By the way, you can do this in the Live Chat field too.

If you are not satisfied with the information provided, you can start a chat with one of the friendly and professional representatives of the customer care team. Keep in mind, however, that the Live chat option is available between 9am and 11pm (GMT).

Not all online sportsbooks allow punters to contact them by phone. 888sport does this and even has separate phone numbers for the UK, Germany, Canada, and one for all other countries. There are specific working hours for this communication channel – from 10am to 6pm (GMT). If neither of the above methods is convenient, you can send an email to support@888sport.com. The speed of responses may vary according to the country of residence.

The online bookie has a very detailed Responsible Gaming section with recommendations, rules, and useful links to the relevant institutions. Furthermore, each punter can contact the customer care team and request a deposit limit or a temporary suspending of his account. The “Take a Break” period can be 1, 2, 7, 14 days, 1 month, or 6 weeks.

888sport applies strict and detailed verification procedures, both when registering accounts and with regard to withdrawal procedures. Any communication within the betting platform is encrypted and the operator guarantees a secure network topology by implementing intrusion prevention measures and Firewall systems.

Licenses and Restricted Countries

Having a license is a testament to the reliability, safety, and fairness of any online sportsbook. 888sport holds licenses from three reputable regulatory authorities – the UK Gambling Commission, the Malta Gaming Authority, and the Government of Gibraltar.

The 888sport online sportsbook does not have an explicit list with restricted countries. The options from which the punters can choose upon account registration, however, give us some information in this regard. The big absentees are France, Italy, Sweden, Spain, and the Netherlands.

The issue with the United States is a little different. You will not find the country as part of the territories where you can register. However, if you are in the state of New Jersey, you can follow the separate link https://us.888sport.com and proceed to setting up an account. It would be interesting if 888sport will follow the example of other sportsbooks, whose first step on the American market in New Jersey was followed by expansion in other states.

The sportsbook uses technical means to restrict unauthorized access to the site and the mobile application. However, the fact that you are able to explore the sportsbook should not be considered as authoritative proof of legitimate use. If you are unsure, consult your local legislation or send an inquiry to the 888sport team.

888sport Reviews from Around the Web

Being a part of the major gambling provider 888, this sports betting brand offers its members a top-notch experience. One of the best ways to decide whether 888sport is the right betting platform for you is to read the reviews on the brand available across the web.

The brand has been reviewed by a number of sportsbook watchdog websites, offering their honest opinion on the services provided by 888sport. To properly assess the sports betting experience at 888sport, reviewers evaluate factors like mobile compatibility of the sportsbook, speed of withdrawals, customer support, security, and many more. Based on such points, most of the online sportsbook watchdogs gave 888sport an average score of 4 to 4.5 out of a total of 5 stars.

Of course, like any other brand, 888sport also has received a few bad reviews online. If you check the customer reviews left on Trustpilot’s platforms, you will notice that 1,599 people have rated the services of 888sport. Based on those reviews, the brand has received an average score of 2.1 out of 5 stars.

Negative 888sport Reviews

Unfortunately, a large number of the reviews at Trustpilot are complaining about their time at 888sport. Out of all customer reviews that were left on the platform, 30% rated 888sport an Excellent score, while 19% gave the brand a Great rating. Some 6% of the reviewers believe the sportsbook deserved an Average score and 3% gave it a Poor grade. Those who gave the brand a Bad score represented 42% of the reviews left at Trustpilot.

Some of the bad reviews came from users who had an issue with the mobile app, not being able to actually make use of the cash out feature. There were also complaints about inconsistency in withdrawal speed as it can sometimes take a few days but it is also possible for the transaction to take up to a week.

Positive 888sport Reviews

Despite some users having a bad experience with the brand, others share quite a few pleasant moments with 888sport. The good reviews came from punters who had a smooth browsing experience on the sportsbook’s websites. Many also appreciated the vast variety of sports they can bet on and the different markets that each sport is offering.

There were punters who appreciated the value of the odds offered by 888sport, with many punters enjoying a fruitful and fun betting experience at 888sport. Those who had a great time also enjoyed the ease with which they can top up their accounts or withdraw their money.