Steve Trow, Author at Bets For Today

Author: Steve Trow

  • Loophole Trader Review

    Loophole Trader Review

    Welcome to our Loophole Trader review, where you will learn about this strategy combining sports trading and betting. This is very much a low-risk strategy, which has the potential to deliver steady profits for those who take the time to learn via the online trading course.

    Loophole Trader Quick Summary

    When you purchase Loophole Trader, you can access the course, divided into individual sections/modules. As you complete each module, you can see the percentage of the course you completed. The course is well-presented and easy to follow. If you have to do it over a few days, you will quickly know which lesson you finished the last time you logged in.

    Al Gibbs created Loophole Trader. Al has been trading on Betfair since 2007. Although this strategy focuses on a mixed use between bookies and exchanges, Al has also worked on a Betfair-only version for those without bookmaker accounts. It’s worth noting that the Betfair-only version of this strategy is included FREE at no extra cost to anyone who buys the primary Loophole Trader strategy.

    Telegram is recommended to get the most from the strategy and support from Al. He has a Loophole Trading Telegram page, a Betfair Only Trading Group and a General Chat Group.

    As a purchaser, you are also welcome to apply for a FREE Live Trading Session with Al, where he can walk you through the strategy to ensure you know exactly what to do and in what order. That’s a fantastic offer, one not offered by many!

    Loophole Trader is available for a low one-off payment with no subscriptions or extra charges. It’s a reasonable price considering the low-risk earning potential and the excellent support offered by Al.

    You can learn more about Loophole Trader here>>> https://www.betsfortoday.com/LoopholeTrader

    How Much Can You Make Using Loophole Trader?

    Well, that’s the million-dollar question. The truth is, like any strategy, it depends on how much time you devote to it. I would recommend a starting bankroll of £400/£500. However, you can begin with as little as £100. The beauty of this is that you’re only paying a one-time fee to join, then it doesn’t matter if you only average £1 profit per bet when learning/practising the system. After the initial outlay, all that profit returns you to a favourable position.

    I’m trying to write this review without giving away the secret to how and why it works. However, I can reveal that the main strategy involves using bookmakers who offer Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG).

    I’ve completed around 100 trades during my trial of the strategy, and I made an average of £8 to £9 per profitable trade. The losing trades averaged £2 to £3 and happened about 30% of the time.

    Can Profits Be Compounded?

    Yes! For my trial, I placed my bets using one bookmaker at a time as I was learning the strategy and wanted to focus on getting it correct before expanding. However, now that I’m comfortable with Loophole Trader, let’s say there is a horse available at the same odds at five different BOG bookies, well you can place that bet on all 5, and instead of getting a £9 profit, you’re getting £9 per bookie for £45 overall.

    The more bookmakers with Best Odds Guaranteed you have access to, the more profit you can potentially make per race. It certainly makes things interesting!

    A specific scenario outlined in the trading course can give profits a massive bump of up to £100 per trade. I wasn’t fortunate enough to hit any during the review. However, it’s very much a volume thing; if you place more bets, then the scenario will play out at some point.

    The creator of Loophole Trader, Al Gibbs, made a profit of £3,000 within three months using only two bookmakers. With more bookmakers comes more profits. It’s as simple as that.

    You can learn more about Loophole Trader here>>> https://www.betsfortoday.com/LoopholeTrader

    Loophole Trader Summary

    It’s not often you get to assess a genuinely low-risk betting strategy, and I firmly believe it can make a very welcome addition to most people’s betting portfolios.

    You will go on an inevitable winning streak at a bookmaker. That risks the Best Odds Guaranteed concession being removed from that account. However, that’s not a significant issue, as you should have secured some excellent profits in the process. You will also be familiar with the system and ready to try out the Betfair Only version of the strategy.

    Anyway, it’s a solid pass and comes recommended!

    Make hay whilst the sun shines, and make profits from this loophole!

    Use the code CHELTENHAM25 to get a special discount for Cheltenham 2023.

  • Banker Bets Review

    Banker Bets Review

    Welcome to our Banker Bets review, where we will put this football tipster service under the microscope for 90 days.  When you sign up, the Banker Bets tips are delivered to your inbox daily via email. Tips are also available from within the website’s membership area.  The Banker Bets review will see results recorded at advised stakes and £10 level stakes.

    Banker Bets Quick Summary

    Today, we are starting a three-month trial of the Banker Bets service. They say it offers consistently low-risk profit from worldwide football investment. John Baker, with an address in Arizona, USA, runs the service.

    Payment is via Paypal, although there are alternative options available. There is also a 30-day no-quibble money-back guarantee.

    Selections are emailed to place the bets with a complete well before the matches begin.

    For review purposes, I will stick to the leading bookmakers; therefore, odds should be available to all.

    I shall be placing one point on each selection. I will report back in December with the first month’s update.

    You can learn more about Banker Bets here>>> https://www.betsfortoday.com/BankerBets

    Results are updated here>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EEhSmaZXKOcl-VE1HypDrpY8FYbcAlEo6r9hrL6oDSs/edit?usp=sharing

    Month 1 Update

    I started this review of Banker Bets on 26th October, and these results go up until 25th November. The emails are delivered precisely at 4 am each morning.

    Secondly, the odds for the selections are extremely low, with most hovering around 1/5 to 2/5 (1.20 to 1.40 in European odds). As a rule, these odds don’t fill me with great confidence because it only takes one loss to wipe out several wins. So let’s delve into how the service has performed.

    There were 23 selections, comprising fifteen winners, six losers and two pushes. The pushes were “draw no bet” bets where the match ended in a draw.

    The advised odds averaged out at 1.30 per bet. This included bookmakers that aren’t available to UK customers; therefore, the actual available odds I found averaged out at 1.28 per bet, so a little less value is available for British and Irish punters.

    All bets were either for a team to win or a team to win on a draw no-bet selection, making it a straightforward service to follow. No complicated staking plans.

    A 100-point betting bank is used, and betting £10 per point (£1,000 bank) has seen the balance sit at £969.50 at the end of the first month, a loss of £30.50. Not a disaster.

    You often receive two bets on the same day, so I analysed whether betting those days as doubles would be any better, and it’s a marginal improvement, taking the balance to £973.40 for a loss of £26.60.

    Let’s see what month two brings to this service.

    You can learn more about Banker Bets here>>> https://www.betsfortoday.com/BankerBets

    Month 2 Update

    Month Two results of our Banker Bets review take us up to the 25th of December.

    The odds were broadly in line with the previous month, although there were not many selections this month.

    There were four selections, comprising four winners, for a 100% strike rate.

    The advised odds averaged out at 1.31 per bet. Once again, this included bookies unavailable to British & Irish punters, so I took the odds I could find. These odds averaged out at 1.30, so there is not much in it.

    All four bets in the month were on the firm favourites to win. However, the Eibar match was a Draw No Bet type of bet.

    The bankroll now stands at £991.40 after two months of betting. This is not a disaster. It will take some effort to get significant profits, though.

    Last month, I also monitored the possibility of placing double bets when receiving two bets on the same day. That resulted in one double this month, which won. The bankroll, if placing doubles, stands at £986.51, so slightly worse than placing bets normally.

    You can learn more about Banker Bets here>>> https://www.betsfortoday.com/BankerBets

  • USA Racing Club Review

    USA Racing Club Review

    USA Racing Club Review

    Welcome to our USA Racing Club review, a horse racing service operated by Jimmy Welsh and managed by the team at Betfan.

    usaracingclubreviewQuick Summary

    For the first time, we go across ‘The Pond’ for our USA Racing Club review, which we will review for the next 90 days. USA Racing Club is based on American racing.

    A 200-point starting Bank is recommended, with a one-point value. Also, USA Racing Club advises opening accounts with Bookmakers offering BOG (Best Odds Guaranteed).

    On an average day, USA Racing Club will advise several bets, which all will be WIN singles advice from USA Racing Club will be sent with the point(s) to be staked, which will vary between one and five points per bet

    There are only bets delivered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

    Some of the significant bookmakers do not price these bets up till quite late so expect your bets to be delivered late afternoon/early evening. They guarantee to get all bets sent out at least one hour before the first race.

    You can upgrade for a minimal admin fee to get SMS alerts as soon as Tips are posted using their new app. Overall, this USA Racing Club review should be an exciting exploration into the world of American horse racing.

    SUMMARY OF REVIEW

    Profit/Loss to £10 Level Stakes +£881.44
    Profit/Loss to Advised Stakes +£1,954.88
    Number of bets 94
    Number of wins 34
    Strike Rate 36.17%
    Bank Growth 88%
    Return On Investment 88.14%
    Cost £11 per week £33 per month £92 per quarter £157 per 6 months

    Month 1 Summary

    We started our USA Racing Club review with two wins and seven straight losers. However, by mid-July, there was a complete turnaround, and the service went back into profit, ending the first 30 days with a profit of 87.50 points to £10 level stakes. An encouraging start and looks like a promising service. £580 profit to their advised stakes, instead of £10 level stakes per selection.

    Selections were always available mid-afternoon Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with recommended prices readily obtainable with Bet365.

    Profit/Loss to £10 Level Stakes +£87.50
    Number of bets 36
    Number of wins 11
    Strike Rate 30.56%
    Return On Investment 8.75%

    Month 2 Summary

    This USA Racing Club review has continued where it finished the last 30 days, but with marked improvement, especially on the ROI to recommended stakes. There was a healthy consistency in results.

    The longest losing run in this period was three, whilst the winning run was 4, of which there were some nice-priced winners. It should be pointed out that it is essential to take prices as soon as selections are received, as prices generally drop quite quickly.

    It will be an exciting final 30 days to see what heights this service can reach.

    Selections were always available mid-afternoon Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with recommended prices readily obtainable with Bet365. To advised stakes, an £809.88 profit was seen last month.

    Profit/Loss to £10 Level Stakes +£282.69
    Number of bets 27
    Number of wins 10
    Strike Rate 37.04%
    Return On Investment 76.04%

    Month 3 Summary

    Our third and final month of the USA Racing Club review is now completed, and I am more than impressed with the excellent results.

    The momentum of the previous month was maintained in the final run, and yet again, there were good results. As can be seen, the level stakes profit almost equalled that of the recommended stakes and achieved over 100% ROI.

    Profit/Loss to £10 Level Stakes +£511.25
    Number of bets 31
    Number of wins 13
    Strike Rate 41.94%
    Return On Investment 113.56%

    USA Racing Club Conclusion

    This service has proved that profits can be made from racing. The statistics speak for themselves. What was more interesting was that losing runs were minimal, and there was enough profit to pay the subscriptions and have a surplus every month.

    To £10 level stakes, a total profit of £881.44 and £1,954.88 to advised stakes are phenomenal.

    It should be noted that prices should be taken as soon as the selections arrive as prices can shorten quite dramatically. So possibly look to setting up an email alert on your computer or phone. Or you can pay a little extra to have a text message sent to you to alert you from Betfan. Selections are generally emailed before 6 pm each day.

    Regarding the service provider – this was first class as selections always arrived in plenty of time, and recommended prices were always available.

    USA RACING CLUB REVIEW
    USA Racing Club Review
    Bets For Today Conclusion
    Overall I must give this a solid 4.5-star rating, as it does have everything that anyone would want in a horse racing tipping service.
    Reader Rating0 Votes
    4.5
  • QuinnBet Review

    Have you heard of QuinnBet before?  If not, get stuck into our QuinnBet review and find out about this family-owned Irish bookmaker.  Sean Quinn Snr founded the company in 2017, and his son Sean Quinn Jnr is now the CEO of the business.

    This bookmaker is purely for English or Irish players and offers a superb range of sports, betting markets and promotions for new and existing punters.

    Is this bookie a good place to bet?  Read on as we take an in-depth look at the QuinnBet Sportsbook.

    • Easy to get started
    • No deposit welcome bonus
    • Innovative betting promotions

    Bets For Today Rating

    4/5

    Sports Offer

    FREE BET UP TO £25 + 10 FREE SPINS

    To activate this promotion, you must deposit and stake a minimum of £10. You must place a minimum of 5 rounds during the qualifying period and 4 of these rounds must be at least half the value of your highest placed wager. T&Cs apply | 18+ New UK Customers Only | BeGambleAware.org

    Information

    Website: www.quinnbet.com

    Betting Types: Sports, Casino, Lottery

    Supported Formats: PC/Mac, Tablet, Android, iOS

    Support Options: Email

    Deposit Methods

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    Withdrawal Methods
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    Owner Details

    Founded: 2017

    Owner: Belbridge Consultancy Limited

    Address: Unit 12, Kilmore Business Park, Dublin Road, Co. Cavan

    Gambling Licence: UK Gambling Commission

    Registration Process

    Registering at QuinnBet is easy, and a live chat is available in case you have any questions you want immediate answers to.

    To get started, click the big green “JOIN NOW” button in the top right-hand corner of the site.  That will create a two-page pop-up where you must enter your personal information.  You know the sort, name, date of birth, shoe size etc.  Well, not shoe size, but you get the gist.

    The second page of the registration pop-up allows you to create a username and password.  The username is alphanumeric only, no special characters are allowed.

    The final bits to do are to check the box and accept QuinnBet’s terms of business, privacy and cookie policies.  There’s also a checkbox where you can opt-in to receive promotions; this is optional.  I always tick them as I want to receive emails when a cracking free bets promotion is available.

    Before clicking “Join Now”, you’ll have to tick the box indicating that you are over 18 years of age and have read their terms and conditions, as well as their cookie and privacy policies. While this process shouldn’t cause any headaches, support is there if you need it. Simply press on the floating chat box icon on the right side of the page, and a representative will help you out. To get your account up and running, you’ll need to verify your details. This can be done by attaching a photo of your ID (passport or driving license) to live chat or by emailing support@quinnbet.com. Once you get the go-ahead, make sure to go claim your bonus (more on this soon).

    This is one of the simplest bookmaker registrations; however, in the unlikely event of any issues, remember you can click the floating live chat icon, and a customer service representative will help you immediately.

    Before clicking “Join Now”, you’ll have to tick the box indicating that you are over 18 years of age and have read their terms and conditions and their cookie and privacy policies. While this process shouldn’t cause any headaches, support is there if you need it. Press the floating chat box icon on the right side of the page, and a representative will help you out.

    KYC verification is needed to bet at QuinnBet, so I recommend doing this immediately, so you’re ready to bet.  The information required is proof of ID (Passport or driving licence) and proof of address (bank statement, utility bill etc.).  You can attach the required information to a live chat helper or email them to support@quinnbet.com.

    Deposit and Withdrawal Options

    QuinnBet doesn’t offer many methods for depositing and withdrawing your money.  However, most big options are available, so 99% of people won’t have an issue.  The notable absentees are PaySafe and PayPal, both popular payment methods for online betting.

    You’ll be pleased to hear that there are zero fees on deposits/withdrawals.  Let’s take a look at deposits first.

    In my experience, deposits are processed immediately, allowing you to get betting.  The minimum deposit is £10, which is reasonable.  For high-rollers reading this, depositing up to £10,000 on a single transaction is possible.

    Withdrawals have a minimum required amount of £10, and these tend to be processed within 24 hours, although I have had withdrawals done within 2 hours in the past.

    QuinnBet Welcome Offer

    Getting a decent welcome bonus is what we always want when joining a new bookmaker.  Thankfully, this QuinnBet bonus delivers on that.

    After you’ve registered and placed your first bet at odds of evens (2.00) or greater, you will receive a guaranteed £5 free bet and ten free spins in the QuinnBet Casino.

    However, it’s also possible to get up to £25 in free bets, and I’ll break that down below for you.

    QuinnBet UK Welcome Offer

    Register today to get your welcome bonus available to all new customers.  If you have a bad first day, you can get up to 50% of your first day’s bookie losses back (up to £25).  Alternatively, you can guarantee yourself a £5 free bet when you bet £10.  Whichever route you take, you will also have 10 free spins credited to your casino account.

    To be eligible for a welcome bonus, follow the steps below.

    1. Register your new account with QuinnBet by clicking here.
    2. Verify your account details and activate the 50% refund offer.
    3. Deposit £10 or greater and bet on sports with odds of evens (2.00) or greater.
    4. If your new account is at a loss at the end of its first day (before midnight), then you will be eligible for a 50% free bet refund (up to £25 – minimum of 3 bets placed) and 10 free spins on Asgard Warriors.
    5. If you end the day in profit, you will receive a £5 free bet if you have placed a bet of £10 on any sports event at minimum odds of 2.00.  You will also get the 10 free spins for use in QuinnBet’s casino.

    Key Terms and Conditions

    • Skrill/Neteller deposits do not qualify for the welcome bonus.
    • Only one welcome bonus per person.
    • You must be over 18 to be eligible for this promotion.
    • Only one free bet can be used on a single event.
    • You must use the free bet within 7 days of receiving it.
    • Free bet can be used on any sport at odds of 1/2 (1.50) or greater.
    • The free spins are worth 10p each.
    • Max winnings from the 10 free spins is £50.

    Alternative Welcome Offers

    The welcome offer above is for UK residents. However, if you’re reading this from Ireland, QuinnBet offers a slightly different promotion.

    Click here to register, deposit & bet a minimum of €10 at odds of 2.00 or greater.  You will then receive €50 worth of bonuses. However, using Skrill or Neteller will void the QuinnBet sign-up offer.

    The €50 bonuses consist of:

    • 3 x €10 Free Sports Bets 
    • 1 x €20 Casino Bonus
    • 10 Free Spins (worth 10p each) for Asgard Warriors

    The free bets must be wagered at minimum odds of 1.50, and you must use them on 3 sporting events.  The €20 QuinnBet casino bonus has wagering requirements of 30 times.  The casino and the sports welcome offer free bets must be used within seven days of being awarded.

    That’s a very generous offer, and I’d be more than happy with that.  If it doesn’t float your boat, then there’s also one more alternative sign-up offer.

    Make your first “Create-A-Bet” bet with a minimum of 3 selections, with combined odds of 2.50 or greater, then you will receive a £10 free sports bet and 10 free spins for Asgard Warriors.  To select this offer you need to enter the bonus code “CAB10” when registering with QuinnBet.

    Sportsbook Promotions

    Writing this QuinnBet review has shown that they are no slouches when it comes to promotions.  They have tonnes of appealing betting offers to keep all types of punters happy and rewarded.  I won’t go into all the promotions, but I will attempt to give. a good flavour of what’s available.

    Sports promotions can change at any time, so if anything listed below has disappeared, please drop us a line from the contact page, and we’ll get the review updated.  When betting with promotions, it is always good practice to read the terms and conditions to make sure you know exactly what you need to do.

    Daily Free Bet

    This is a truly superb offer, that rewards loyalty every day. You can get up to 5% of your total stakes back as a free bet the next day.  This is capped at a maximum of £10 each day.

    Horse Racing Offers

    QuinnBet have many horse racing offers available, including 2nd to the favourite (available on every UK & Ireland race and Extra Places on select races each day.

    They also have an interesting US Racing offer which allows you to earn free spins for betting £10 or more on US horse races.

    QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed

    Serious punters always want to know that B.O.G is available, and QuinnBet have you covered with their Best Odds Guaranteed offer.  Back a horse, and if the starting price is higher than the price you initially backed at, don’t worry; they will pay you the higher price.

    Acca Bonus

    If accumulators are your thing and let’s be honest, they are lots of people’s thing, then this is a tasty promotion.  The acca bonus can see you earn up to a £50 free bet per day if you win a double, treble, 4-fold or 5-fold!  There are two variations of this bonus, one which can be used on any sport, and one specifically for horse racing.  However, the way you earn free bets is the same for both, and it’s based on a bonus percentage:

    Double: 2% Bonus
    Treble: 5% Bonus
    4-Fold: 10% Bonus
    5-Fold: 20% Bonus

    Let’s say you win £200 on a 5-fold acca bet, then you can look forward to receiving a £40 free bet (£200 x 20% = £40).  It’s a fantastic offer, make sure you meet the minimum odds for each leg, which at present is 3/10 (1.30)

    Daily Free Spins

    If you love free spins, then you expect to receive plenty of them to use in QuinnBet Casino daily.  Bet £10 on football and receive 5 free spins for Smoking Hot Fruit Stacks.  You can also get up to 100 free spins daily by betting on Virtual Sports or eSports.

    Weekly Free Bets

    If you have a bad week at the bookies, then QuinnBet will share some of the pain with you.  They will reward you with a free bet of up to 25% of your weekly losses.  This is capped at £50, and therefore, if you lost £200 in a week, you would receive a £50 free bet.

    US Sports Offers

    The US sports promotions are generous, with Acca insurance and an Acca Bonus available.  If you’re regularly looking for extra value from in-play betting, then you can be rewarded with a free bet of up to £10 based on 5% of your in-play US sports bets

    Football Offers

    There are plenty of football betting promotions at QuinnBet. Let’s take a look at a few of them.  First up is their 0-0 Refund Offer, which means if you bet on anytime goalscorer, first goalscorer, half-time/full-time or correct score markets, you will get a refund of up to £20 if the match finishes goalless.

    If a sending-off ruins your bet, the Red Card Insurance offer will refund your losing stake in a match up to a maximum of £10.  Similarly, if your bet loses and the crossbar was hit during the match, then the Crossbar Insurance will kick in and give you up to a £10 refund.

    VIP Program

    Whilst QuinnBet doesn’t have an official VIP Loyalty scheme, and they do have their daily rewards, where you can get up to 5% of your total stakes rewarded daily.  That scheme is capped at £10 daily, and whilst that’s generous, it’s not entirely on a VIP level.  I thought I’d double-check with their customer support, and as you can see in the image below, they confirmed there isn’t a high-roller offer just yet.  It’s also worth noting that that chat was answered in less than 1 minute!

    QuinnBet VIP Loyalty Program

    Pre-Event Offers

    There are 32 different sports available in the sportsbook, which you can bet on pre-match and in-play.  You first want to choose your odds format, which you can do by scrolling down to the bottom of the left-hand column and selecting fractional or decimal odds.

    Regarding the number of betting markets available, I have been impressed with the volume available with dozens of different ones available.  If you want to bet on the next World Cup Winner, Champions League, Premier League, horse racing festivals or any major sporting event, you will find it in the QuinnBet sportsbook.

    If you want to cash out your bets, this feature is available and easy to implement with a one-click solution.

    A popular style of betting nowadays is bet builder type bets, and QuinnBet have its own “Create a bet” option, allowing you to create multiple bets within the same event.

    QuinnBet Pre match betting

    Live Offers

    The live betting at QuinnBet covers the most popular sports, and you expect to see statistics and updates from live games, enabling you to make a more informed decision on what to bet on.

    Live streaming is only available on horse racing and greyhound racing, although I would expect them to add more sports as the brand grows.

    Mobile Betting

    There are apps for Android and iPhone users, and if you’re not into downloading apps, don’t worry; the main website is mobile-friendly and works extremely well.

    QuinnBet has spent a lot of time and money on ensuring that the mobile experience is superb whether you use an app or the standard browser.

    Getting the apps is easy to do. Go to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and search for “QuinnBet App”. Once you’ve located the app, hit the install button and you’re pretty much done.

    Having an app means you can get straight into the betting quicker than going to your browser and typing in the URL you wish to visit.  The flip side is that using an app takes up more storage space on your phone, so if that’s a concern, you will want to stick to using your browser.

    Usability

    The design for user experience should be one of the main things a sportsbook tries to get right, and thankfully, this has been expertly done.  I find it frustrating when significant bookmakers have clunky, non-intuitive interfaces.  That is not the case here.  Navigating around QuinnBet is a dream, and the colour schemes are nice and clean too.  It’s straightforward to find what sport or market you’re looking for.

    Player Security

    Before depositing your hard-earned cash into any bookmaker, you want to ensure you’re depositing into a regulated and reputable site.  Thankfully, this is very much the case here.  QuinnBet is regulated by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC for short), which is the first thing you should look for.

    The second big tick is that its IBAS registered.  IBAS is a third-party independent company that helps settle disputes between players and bookmakers.  If you ever have an issue with any sportsbook, you can use IBAS to mediate and resolve your problem.

    Setting player limits is easy, and they can be daily, weekly or monthly.  Betting should always be fun, and with money, you can afford to lose.  Setting deposit limits can help any unwanted significant losses rack up.  QuinnBet has a dedicated Responsible Gambling page, and they say they will contact players if they notice any dangerous patterns. However, I cannot verify that without showing those issues on an account.  It’s also possible to take a time out or set loss limits on specific casino games.  These are the type of measures that are commonplace now but welcome all the same.

    QuinnBet Security

    Customer Support

    There are three methods of support offered.  There is an excellent FAQs section available on the site, and I’d recommend searching for your answer there first, as it’s likely to be in there.  Failing that, then hit the green live chat button in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen to open up a live chat.  In my tests, all live chats were answered in less than 1 minute, which is impressive!  Live chat is available daily between 08:30 and 23:00.

    Finally, you can always drop an email to support@quinnbet.com and expect to receive a reply within 24 hours (usually quicker).

    There is currently no telephone support, but the three options above should serve you well if required. 

    Other Offers

    Your sports balance can be used on other products on the site, whether in the excellent QuinnBet Casino or virtual.  There are also pools betting available, including some syndicate options.  As with the sports part of the site, the casino has numerous offers available and even more opportunities to rack up free spins each week.

    All the popular casino games are there, blackjack, roulette, poker, big jackpots, and hundreds of slots.  I won’t cover them all as this review is focussed on the sports side, but there’s plenty to go at.

    If you prefer to take a casino welcome bonus, they offer a superb no-deposit bonus and the opportunity to get 50% of your first-day losses back up to a maximum of £25.  Alternatively, you can get a £5 free bet if you wager £100 in the casino.

    QuinnBet Review
    Bets For Today Final Opinion
    QuinnBet may be a relatively new betting brand, but it has hit the ground running and has more promotions than many larger, well-established brands. Player security is superb, and the odds are competitive. The welcome bonus is well worth bagging, and their intelligent ongoing promotions will keep users returning time after time. Seeing more deposit/withdrawal options and a QuinnBet VIP scheme would be excellent. However, these are minor complaints, and overall this is a solid sportsbook offering that I expect to snowball over the coming years.
    Registration Ease
    Deposit/Withdrawal Options
    User Experience
    Pre-Event Betting
    Live Betting
    Customer Support
    Mobile Experience
    Reader Rating0 Votes
    POSITIVES
    Huge number of promotions
    Intuitive user experience
    Competitive odds
    Wide variety of sports
    NEGATIVES
    No VIP scheme
    Not many deposit/withdrawal options
    4.3

  • Cotswold Racing Review

    Cotswold Racing Review

    Cotswold Racing Review

    Welcome to our review of the Cotswold Racing from Tipsters Empire, which will be conducted for a minimum of 3 months to get a good feel for this UK based racing tipster service.

    As with our Blueblood Racing Review it’s managed by the team at Tipsters Empire, which only manages horse racing tipsters, rather than multiple sports.  Hopefully, their tagline about quality over quantity rings true as we Cotswold Racing through the paces.

    Joining Cotswold Racing is easy and packages are available at the following prices:

    • £9.99 for a 40-day trial (new customers only)
    • £34.99 per month
    • £87.50 per quarter (16.7% discount on monthly)
    • £157.50 per 6 months (25% discount on monthly)
    • £279.99 per year (33% discount on monthly)

    It’s possible to cancel your subscription at any point, with no complications from getting tied in.

    The 40-day trial is a great value one-off payment option to give the service a try.

    Receiving Cotswold Racing Tips

    Tipsters Empire text you when the tips are live.  This is a concise text telling you the selection and advised stake.  If you decide to log into the website, then you will find full reasoning as to why the selection was arrived at.

    You can expect to receive the text between 8am & 9.30am each morning.

    Cotswold Racing Betting Bank Required

    A 150 point bank is recommended, which is what we’ll use for this review.

    Cotswold Racing Historical Results

    Cotswold Racing started in on the 31st January 2020, and according to the results sheet, has turned its starting bankroll of £1,000 into £2,992.07 as of 29th September 2021.

    That’s an impressive profit of £1,992.07 to £10 stakes inside 20 months.  That equates to £99 per month of profit, and that covers even the most expensive subscription option.

    I’ve received access to the service on 29th September 2021 I’ll begin the review from that date.

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    Month 1 Update

    There were 59 selections during the first month, so a very manageable service in terms of workload.

    The tips delivered by Cotswold Racing all had the thought process and reasoning of the tipster.

    Of the 59 selections, 21 were straight win bets, 37 were each-way bets, and there was also one trixie bet.  8 selections won their races, giving a win strike-rate of 13.55%.

    The service recommends a 150 point bankroll,

    I’ve started the review with the advised 150 point bank, and stakes will be £10 per point.

    Results are recorded to £10 level stakes, and also Cotswold racing’s advised staking plan.

    • +£311 to £10 level stakes
    • +£311 to advised staking plan

    If the profit manages to increase by 50%, then I will increase the stakes by 50% as advised in the recommended staking plan.

    Final stats for the month are:

    • 27.04% Yield
    • 20.70% ROI

    A steady first month, hopefully, month two can continue in the same vein of form.

    Month 2 Update

    Another month down, and I’m pleased to report more profits were gained from Cotswold Racing.

    £244.55 of profits in fact, which is the same amount as £10 level stakes and to the advised staking structure.

    It will be interesting to see what happens in month 3 if the profits are able to increase the starting bankroll by 50%, because at that point the advised staking will see an uplift of 50%.

    Anyway, time to break down the figures.  In the month this Tipsters Empire racing tipster sent us 78 selections.

    • 30 were bets to win
    • 48 were each-way bets
    • Average odds were 10.38
    • Strike-rate was 17.72%

    Breaking the results down into the win and each-way elements makes for interesting reading.  First up the win bets:

    • 30 selections
    • 11  winners
    • Strike-rate 36.67%
    • Average odds: 6.36
    • Profit = +£184.10

    And now the each-way bets:

    • 48 selections
    • 4 winners (8.33% Strike-rate)
    • 24 placed (50% Strike-rate)
    • Average odds: 12.88
    • Profit = +£60.45

    So both parts of the service delivered profits, which is always a good thing!

    The win bets far outperformed the each-way bets this month, and I’m quite impressed with both the average odds and strike-rate on these racing bets.

    Looking forward to seeing how month 3 performs!

  • Blueblood Racing Tipster Review

    Blueblood Racing Tipster Review

    Blueblood Racing Tipster Review

    Welcome to our review of the Blueblood Racing Tipster from Tipsters Empire, which I’m looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into, as it’s a service that has come impressive results on the site.

    It’s managed by the team at Tipsters Empire, which have five racing tipster services on their site.  They also maintain another racing service on a standalone site, called JPW Racing.

    Joining Blueblood Racing is available at the following price points:

    • £34.99 per month
    • £87.50 per quarter (16.7% discount on monthly)
    • £157.50 per 6 months (25% discount on monthly)
    • £279.99 per year (33% discount on monthly)

    It’s possible to cancel your subscription at any point, with no complications from getting tied in.

    Receiving Blueblood Racing Tips

    With regards to receiving the tips, Tipsters Empire send you a text each morning when the tips are live on the site.  This text contains a direct link to read the tips on their website.  You can of course login yourself to receive the tips, but, it’s handy to get that notification the exact moment the tips are live.

    Tips are sent out well in advance of racing beginning, the day before.  Generally between 6pm & 6.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and 5.45pm to 6.30pm (Friday and Sunday).  Festival tips can sometimes arrive as early as 1pm the day before racing takes place.

    Blueblood Racing Betting Bank Required 

    A 150 point bank is recommended, therefore betting £5 per point equates to a £750 bankroll.  Blueblood Racing recommend that once your bankroll increases by 50%, that you increase your stakes by 50%.

    Blueblood Racing Historical Results

    Blueblood Racing have some nice statistics on their previous betting history (service started on 21st January 2021), and hopefully, this review will follow in the same vein.  Time will tell of course.

    At the time of starting the review, the service has a stated profit of £2,043.59 to £10 per point stakes.  That’s around £255 profit per month, based on a starting bankroll of £1,500.  So even at the most expensive monthly option of £35 per month, that’s still a decent monthly return.

    I’ve received access to the service on 29th September 2021, and I’ll post my month 1 update in early November.

    Click the link below to find out more, and make sure you subscribe to the newsletter (on the right) to receive updates when the update is published.

    Month 1 Update

    There were 49 selections during the first month of the review, an average of 1.63 selections per day.  Tips were received the night before via text message, and all tips were also available in the website.

    All tips posted by the Blueblood Racing tipster came along with a full and thorough write-up containing the reasoning for the tip.  This is not something that appears very often, but, it seems to be a staple of tipster services at Tipsters Empire.

    Of the 49 selections, 13 were straight win bets, and 36 were each-way bets.  15 selections won their races, giving a win strike-rate of 30.61%.

    I’ve started the review with the advised 150 point bank, and based it on £10 per point stakes, as it makes for nice round numbers.

    Results are recorded to £10 level stakes, and also Blueblood racing’s advised staking plan.

    • +£509.30 to £10 level stakes
    • +£509.30 to advised staking plan

    If and when the profit on the advised staking plan hits £750 (50% increase), the stakes will then increase by 50% to.

    Therefore month two promises to be interesting if the bank increase is reached.

    Final stats for the month are:

    • 93.27% Yield
    • 33.95% ROI

    Overall a great start to the review, and very interested to see how this progresses.

    Month 2 Update

    There were 32 selections during month two of our Blueblood Racing Review. The format of the tips remained the same, full write-up and texts received. The average odds of the 32 selections was 6.68. 13 selections were straight win bets, and 19 were each-way bets.  14 selections won their races, giving a win strike rate of 43.75%. As I’m measuring this service to £10 level stakes, and also to Blueblood racing’s advised staking plan, it’s worth noting that the advised staking suggested increasing stakes by 50% once 50% profit had been achieved. This happened on 10th November, so stakes increased to £15 per point for advised staking. The profit in the month is as follows:
    • +£326.90 to £10 level stakes
    • +£303.65 to advised staking plan
    Overall profit is standing at the following amounts:
    • +£836.20 to £10 level stakes
    • +£812.95 to advised staking plan
    Overall another great month, and looking forward to the final push.

    Month 3 Update

    The third month of our Blueblood Racing Review saw 33 selections delivered, always with a great write-up and via text. The average odds of the 33 selections was 5.23, therefore a bit lower than previous months as shorter priced horses were favoured. 20 of the selections were straight win bets, and 13 were each-way bets.  Of those selections, 8 selections won their races, giving a win strike rate of 24.24%, which is the lowest strike-rate so far, however, it’s in line with the average odds this month. The advised staking for Blueblood Racing increased by 50% during our month two review period, therefore a point to advised stakes is worth £15. I’ve also pegged all results to £10 level stakes. It’s worth pointing out that odds advised were generally available as receiving tips via text is a big help. The results in the month is as follows:
    • -£18.70 to £10 level stakes
    • -£35.55 to advised staking plan
    Overall profit is standing at the following amounts:
    • +£817.50 to £10 level stakes
    • +£777.40 to advised staking plan
    A small loss, but practically a break-even month, but by no means a disaster. It’s impossible to win every month when betting on value, so this is not of major concern.
  • RebelBetting Review

    RebelBetting Review

    RebelBetting Review

    Welcome to our review of RebelBetting, which I’m looking forward to, as it’s a service that has been around for over 10 years, and they’ve had over 100,000 members.  Those sort of numbers seem to indicate they must be doing something right, however, we’ll find in more detail as the review progresses.

    RebelBetting has two main features, both of which carry a separate subscription.  Value Betting, which is operated in any web browser, and Sure Betting, which is a software download.  They also have some matched betting software, but, for the purposes of this review, it’s the value betting and sure bets, that are of most interest.

    I’ll be starting off the review by taking a look at the Value Betting side of things for a couple of months and then moving on to the Sure Betting software.

    As a professional gambler, Value Betting is something I have experience with, so I’m actually testing the water on this one with my own cash.  It’s not often that I place actual bets when reviewing a service, as you never know how they’ll perform.

    That also rings true here, however, I want to get a real feel for the software, and whether the profits come close to the predicted claims of Rebel Betting.

    I’ve started off with £1,000, and I’m going to aim to place around 30 to 50 bets per day.  I’ll try and do those every day however I’m only human so there may be days where you know I have a life and have something else to do.

    RebelBetting First Impressions

    Rebel Betting certainly presents itself as a professional service for professional punters and when you first log in and that’s very apparent with the helpful tutorial to get you started.

    When you first log in a little pop-up comes up and gives you a tour of the inside of the site, how to use the service and how to place your bets.

    When you first click the button it displays a list of make-believe example bets. When you click one of those it brings up the fixture details, such as which league is playing, when the event starts, which bookmaker, what the odds are, what the value percentage is and you can choose which stake you’d like to use .

    Once you’ve chosen your stake and you’ve got all the information correct you simply click the Bet button. By clicking the bet button it will open up the selection into the appropriate bookmaker, and more often than not, it will pop the selection and the correct stake amount into your betslip. 

    After placing your bet at the bookie, you then go back to the Value Betting screen on RebelBetting and you can now click the log button.  Clicking the log button will then record the bet you just placed inside Rebel Betting and it’s a nice easy way of tracking your profit.

    Another fantastic feature that became immediately clear, is that RebelBetting track the events you’ve bet on for you.  This means you don’t need to be keeping an eye on live scores and checking results manually.

    When you log a bet with RebelBetting, the software will automatically settle the bet in the tracker once the result is known, and it will display whether you made a profit or a loss in your bet tracker. 

    The bet tracker is a log of all the bets placed including results profits and statistics.

    When I moved onto the live betting module Rebel Betting detected that I’m from the United Kingdom and it automatically made sure that my currency was reporting in GBP and my timezone was set to the correct timezone.  A nice little feature because they’ve clearly got customers from all around the world. 

    Tweaking Rebel Betting Options/Settings

    Immediately I was struck with how many value bets were available on the screen.  Nine value bets were listed however due to the filters in place and the fact I was waiting to have my membership upgraded to Pro, there were another 300+ value bets that were not displaying.

    Before getting started I went to the options, where you can enter your current bankroll and your starting bankroll, which is the same because I’m starting from scratch.  As I mentioned earlier, for the purposes of this review I decided to go with a £1,000 bankroll.

    I have also kept the maximum stake at 1.5% of the bankroll, which is the default option within Rebel Betting.   Within the options you can also change filters such as whether you want value percentages over 110% or you want to keep them lower.

    Personally, and with my previous experience of value betting, I will keep them lower through the review.  Anything too high can be a bit crazy for variance, so I think I’m going to keep them at sensible value levels.

    Another nice option in the settings is the ability to select or deselect bookmakers so that you’re only seeing bets for bookmaker accounts that you actually hold. 

    Another powerful feature is that when you are faced with a bookmaker option you can choose the domain that you actually use that bookmaker because bookmakers operate worldwide and the site that you go to stay in the UK is not necessarily the.com so it may be to.co.uk so within RebelBetting you can make sure that when you click through to a bookmaker you’re going straight through to the correct URL.

     The final setting I have chosen is a change my odds format from fractional UK-based odds to European decimal odds.  I’ve also made sure that the rounding on old bookmakers is to the nearest £, which gets rid of any silly stake amounts with bookmakers. 

    Placing Value Bets with RebelBetting

    I’ve been absolutely blown away by how simple placing bets and record-keeping is.  It’s been incredible to be perfectly honest.

    You see the value that you’re interested in, you click it to open up the proposed bet. You read the details, click “bet” and then invariably it loads of the bookmaker puts the bet into your bet slip, sometimes along with the stake.  All you need to do is click the place bet button at the bookmaker and that’s it, you’re done.

    You then go back to the RebelBetting Value Betting software and click log and it is then recorded in your profit tracker.  It couldn’t be simpler. Within the first half an hour I’d already placed over 20 bets and that wasn’t going as fast as I could have done.

    One thing that my initial half-hour of placing bets on RebelBetting impress me with was how it handles bookmakers that are linked. 

    When a linked bookmaker comes up with odds, for example, 32red they’re obviously part of a group such as Unibet, 888sport who all have the same odds on the same market.

    As soon as you choose the book make you wish to place the bet with and click log bet all the other options for that selection and disappear so there’s no danger of you accidentally duplicating your bet at any point.

     In fact, if a similar bet on the same event comes around, it has a warning that you already have bets running on this match!

    Overall, I’m very impressed with my day one experience of value betting.  All that remains to be seen is if the value actually comes back to me and I make a real-world profit.

    I will follow this for a minimum of 3-months and we’ll see where we’re at.  I’m quite excited about this one, and I have all my fingers and toes crossed as there’s real cash on the line!

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    Month One Update

    The first month is now complete, and it’s fair to say it couldn’t have gone much better.  My initial target was to try and place 30 bets per day.  To be honest, I didn’t expect to achieve that target, however, it has been ridiculously easy to do that, and it took me around 30 mins in total per day.

    This is a live betting review, as in I’m actually using my own cash to see how this panned out. As I mentioned earlier in the RebelBetting Review, that is because I have previous experience with value betting, so had some degree of confidence that it could go well, providing their algorithms were on point.

    After 30 days, I’ve placed 943 bets, have achieved a return on investment of 113%, resulting in my initial £1,000 bankroll turning into £2,087.50.  Based on £11,328.50 worth of bets, the yield has been 9.60%. Incredible stuff!

    To achieve this, my average stake has been £12.01, and the average odds have been 2.04.

    Barring some disaster, this is certainly heading towards being one of the most profitable services I have ever discovered.

    By using the link below you can take out a FREE 14 day trial of RebelBetting Value Betting Pro.

    Month Two Update

    What a rollercoaster of a month this was.  I’ve been travelling/holidaying for a fair chunk of it, therefore I didn’t manage to place as many bets as in month one, however, I still managed to place 652 bets.

    Placing bets on my mobile phone was in many ways easier, as the links in RebelBetting work quite well. especially with Betfair, Smarkets and Bet365.

    As with the first month, I’ve used my own cash in this review and it got off to an absolute flyer, with the profit peaking at a total of £1,701.60 on 10th November.  From there the balance, went down, and up, and down and up.

    This is the reality of value betting, but as I’ve been value betting for many years, I’m quite comfortable with the twists and turns.

    Month 2 Stats

    • £187.58 Profit
    • £2,087 Start Bankroll
    • 611 Bets
    • £116,976.85 Turnover
    • 1.10% Yield
    • £2,275.15 End Bankroll

    Overall Stats (after two months)

    • £1,000 Start Bankroll
    • 1595 Bets
    • £28,305.35 Turnover
    • 4.50% Yield
    • £18.21 Average stake
    • 2.06 Average Odds
    • £2,275.15 End Bankroll

    A frustrating month, but we’ll see what month 3 brings, and I’ll try and hit at least 600 bets to get to over 2,000 real-world bets in total.

    By using the link below you can take out a FREE 14 day trial of RebelBetting Value Betting Pro.

    Month Three Update

    As a quick reminder, during this review I am betting actual money.  This is not a paper-trading review, therefore results indicate a true experience a bettor may have trying to fit things in around their busy lives.

    This month of the RebelBetting review occurred in December, and for the first part of it I was in Portugal, and the second was boozy catch-ups with friends and family over Christmas.

    All in all, I didn’t place as many bets as intended, however, I will rectify this in January and intend to place 1,000 bets during the month.

    Anyway, that’s enough about me, I just wanted to provide context.

    It was another profitable month, with reasonable average stakes and a great yield:

    Month 3 Stats

    • £319.24 Profit
    • £2,275.15 Start Bankroll
    • 219 Bets
    • £6,573 Turnover
    • 4.86% Yield
    • £1,594.39 End Bankroll

    Overall Stats (after three months)

    • £1,000 Start Bankroll
    • 1595 Bets
    • £34,878.35 Turnover
    • 4.57% Yield
    • £19.67 Average stake
    • 2.06 Average Odds
    • £1,594.39 End Bankroll

    A decent month, even if I didn’t hit my target of 600 bets.  January will be much busier and I’ll also be starting to take a look at the Sure Betting software.  We’ll soon find out if this is the best arbitrage software available in 2022!

    Click on the link below to get yourself a FREE 14 day trial of RebelBetting Value Betting Pro.  NO CREDIT DETAILS ARE REQUIRED!

    Month Four Update

    Last month I committed to placing more bets during the 4th month review period and I did just that, and I’m delighted that I did, with the rewards being well and truly reaped.

    It was a fantastic month, so let’s get stuck into the statistics:

    Month 4 Stats

    • £3,075.00 Profit
    • £2,594.39 Start Bankroll
    • 814 Bets
    • £35,410 Turnover
    • 8.68% Yield
    • £5,669.39 End Bankroll

    Overall Stats (after four months)

    • £1,000 Start Bankroll
    • 2587 Bets
    • £70,288.76 Turnover
    • 6.64% Yield
    • £27.17 Average stake
    • 2.06 Average Odds
    • £5,669.39 End Bankroll

    A fantastic month, and January also take a look at the Sure Betting module, which Rebel Betting claim is the best sure betting software available.

    I added another £230.85 of profit from Sure Betting.

    This cam from 60 bets, with a turnover of £8,421.

    Click on the link below to get yourself a FREE 14 day trial of RebelBetting Value Betting Pro.  NO CREDIT DETAILS ARE REQUIRED!

  • 888Sport Review

    888Sport Review

    888 are a company with over 20 years’ experience in the betting industry, having launched its casino back in 1997. After performing strongly in that niche, they decided to launch their sportsbook. The sportsbook offering arrived 11 years later, meaning they’ve been challenging the status quo of sports betting for 12 years.

    Here we provide an in-depth 888Sport review, which will give you everything you need to know about 888Sport and whether they’re a bookmaker worth your time and, more importantly, your money.

    Our 888Sport review will include everything from the markets on offer, a look at the 888 free bet options and promotions you can exploit and a review of how the 888Sport betting website and apps operate. We will also look at how the company handles your money and supports punters who might encounter difficulty with gambling addiction.

    888Sport Betting Markets

    The most important thing for any bettor to understand before signing up to a bookie is whether that company can offer the betting markets you want. As far as 888Sport betting goes, you’ll be alright, providing you’re into one of the more major sports. There are 13 different sports options for you to consider, ranging from football to MMA and UFC, snooker, golf and ice hockey, and a few more in-between.

    The major markets that 888Sport betting specialises in are football, horse racing and NFL. The first two are quite widely seen as the biggest markets in the UK betting scene, but the latter, the NFL, is more of a unique offering. 888Sport boasts no fewer than 19 bet types available for every NFL match. These range from selecting the match winner, betting on the points spread, and even including what quarter will be the highest scoring. It’s not just matches where you can place your punts, though, with outright markets available at conference level upwards.

    Football is similar to the NFL in terms of betting depth. You can bet across countless leagues, including divisions as far as South America and Africa, whilst the bet types are almost endless; Premier League games, for example, come with 40 markets to choose from. This isn’t as many as a company like Bet365 offer, but it is still more than you could ever need to choose from in truth.

    The horse racing markets work slightly differently. Again, there are plenty of events and bet types to dip your toes into but what sets 888Sport apart from the competition is their smart ‘Betfinder’; this allows you to target down your selections based on a host of different criteria such as highlighting in-form horses.

    Special offers and promotions

    Let’s begin our promotion section by taking a look at what 888Sport offer on sign up. At the moment, new customers can claim a pretty impressive £30 ‘cashback’ offer when creating an account. To unlock this deal, you’ll need to utilise the code ’30BACK’ during the sign-up process, but it’s well worth doing. The offer gives you protection on your first bet up to a maximum stake of £30.

    If your bet loses, you get your stake back – check the terms and conditions before staking, though, as minimum odds of 1.50 will be just one of a few requirements to be eligible for the offer. On top of that, you’ll get £10 to spend in the 888Casino too.

    888Sport also offer a strong programme of promotions for their existing customer base. They operate a best odds guarantee on UK and Irish horse racing, but it’s far from the only sport to get special treatment. A personal favourite is the 888 free bet offered to customers who place a winning bet at odds of over 4/1. It’s a nice boost to your winnings, and you can place bets on a variety of sports.

    888SportPromotion
    Daily Free Bets for winners at 888Sport

    Beyond that, another 888 free bet that is available regularly is linked to the NFL. You unlock the 888 free bet of £5 when placing a £20 NFL accumulator.

    Finally, there are a couple of free games to enter too. An NFL predictor can see you scoop a £5k jackpot, whilst a similar football game can net you £8k. However, what’s more likely, on the latter game is a 888 free bet worth £1. You get awarded a £1 free bet for every prediction you get correct in football games’ win-draw-win market. It can’t be bad!

    Website and App overview

    It is easy to overlook just how important a bookie’s website is. Odds and promos drive a lot of customer traffic, but a poor site can cause punters to miss out on certain events if layouts are confusing. Thankfully, you won’t have that problem with 888Sport.

    If you’re a desktop user, then you’ll find two obvious panels running down either side of your screen; one is a menu whilst the other shows you your bet slip or in-play bets. Which one you see is based on a simple toggle option.

    Then there is the bulk of the screen; this is where you navigate between markets and events. A smart scroll bar combines words and line drawings to indicate the sports you can dip into (including 888Sport specials and popular markets). Below that, you find the available events.

    Your first screen will show you the in-play markets, which is useful because if you’re betting in-play, you need quick access to place your bets at the right time. Then you have options to dive into specific competitions and leagues, as well as a ‘coupons’ section that allows you to target specific bet types. The transition between these tabs is very simple to follow.

    Finally, it’s hardly a make-or-break part of our 888Sport review, but the striking orange and black colour scheme is pretty smart! The mobile app is available for iOS and Android systems and follows a similar guise as the desktop site with subtle changes to how the menus work.

    Banking and safe betting

    As you’d expect for a company of 888’s size, they’re fully licensed to operate in the UK markets under the Great Britain Gambling Commission whilst they’re also allowed to operate much further afield under separate agreements. What tends to get less attention from most bettors is the bookie’s approach to responsible gambling.

    888 have a dedicated section on their site for this; it’s not as clearly laid out as a site like William Hill, but there are plenty of tools in place to help those who need it. What are they? Part of the approach is to provide access to companies who can support problem gamblers, whilst other elements are tailored towards self-control, such as deposit limits and ‘take a break’ rules.

    When it comes to making deposits and withdrawing funds with 888Sport you’ll be able to do so with ease. They accept an incredible amount of banking methods—Visa, Mastercard, Paypal and Apple Pay are just a few examples of those you can use. On the withdrawal side, the questions we usually hear are about timeframes. With that in mind, the slowest method shown by 888 will see your funds arrive back in your possession in eight days. The quickest is two days, which tends to be through e-wallets like Paypal.

    Customer Service

    When you sign up for many online services, you often think about how customer service might impact your experience. Bookmakers don’t tend to get the same treatment but when things go wrong – and, believe us, they can – it’s handy to know you’re betting with a company who will be there for you. 888Sport are.

    They offer a detailed “Frequently Asked Questions” guide on their site that enables customers to answer their own questions before reaching out for more detailed answers. If you’re still at a loss, you can contact the 888Sport support team via a couple of different avenues. Their preferred method of contact is via their online form, which effectively becomes email, but phone contact is available between 10 am and 6 pm. The only downside to their customer service function is the lack of a live chat function, which can be useful.

    Useful knowledgebase at 888Sport

    Closing Thoughts

    Let’s bring our 888Sport review to an end and summarise our findings. 888Sport are a big player in the sports betting world with strong welcome offers and recurring promotions. These are likely to attract and keep hold of customers, which will see their position continue to grow in an ever-challenging market place.

    Their website is an easy-to-use platform that enables you to place bets without too many challenges across a wide range of markets and sports. The support they offer in respect of responsible gambling and customer service is certainly strong. If you choose to deposit your funds with 888Sport, you’ll be in safe hands with a platform that lends itself well to having a fun-filled flutter.

  • The Basketball Geek Review

    The Basketball Geek Review

    The Basketball Geek Review

    Welcome to our review of The Basketball Geek, which promises to be an entertaining ride. I’m always interested in services which attempt to make money from sports, away from the big 4 (that’s football, horse racing, golf and tennis in my eyes).

    My only basketball betting previously has been in a matched betting capacity, trying to grab a free bet.  We all know that Basketball is biggest and glitziest in the USA with the NBA being the star attraction.  However, it is massive throughout Europe too, with many football teams having basketball sides too, Barcelona basketball etc!

    thebasketballgeekreviewQuick Review Summary

    The Basketball Geek tipping service began in November 2019, so it’s building up a nice bit of back story to it’s performances.  The overall return on investment is a healthy looking 17%, if that continues during the review, we’re in for a treat.

    We are starting the review with a £1,000 bankroll.  I will record results to £10 level stakes and also on the bank recommend by Steven (The Basketball Geek). 

    A 75 point bank is recommended, which means the dreaded £13.33 stakes will be used in our spreadsheets again.  I know this wouldn’t be the actual stakes we’d use, it’s just that we start all reviews with £1,000, then we can easily rank them against one another in terms of profitability.

    The Basketball betting tips are delivered every day between 07:00 & 09:00 straight into your inbox.  We can expect to be busy with this review and receive over 100 tips per month running at average odds of 3.04.

    According to the sales page, the service has average a profit of £571.89 per month to £25 stakes, so just shy of 23 points per month.  If it performs to that level, then even at conservative stakes, the membership fee will be more than covered.

    To join costs £1.99 for the first 15 days and then £27 per month thereafter.  If you fancy splashing out a little bit more, then you can pay £19 for 105 days of access, which then moves onto £27 each month at the end of the trial.

    Month One Results

    The first month of our review of The Basketball Geek has concluded what a sensational start.  Based on a £1,000 starting bank, we made a profit of £230.74 from 118 bets using the recommended staking.

    To £10 level stakes, the profit was £173.10, meaning that either method would have more than covered the monthly fees for this service.

    The average odds for the tips during this first month were 4.92, which is higher than most two-team winner services.

    Really looking forward to future months of this one, it’s hectic with the sheer number of bets, but incredibly good fun to monitor.

     

    Profit/Loss during the month to advised stakes +£230.74
    Profit/Loss during the month to £10 level stakes +£173.10
    Number of bets 118
    Number of wins 38
    Strike Rate 32.20%
    Return On Investment 14.66%

    Month Two Results

    We’ve reached the end of the second month of our The Basketball Geek review from Steven at Betting Gods.  The first month delivered great profits, let’s delve into how month two performed.

    The profits were in no way similar to month one.  They were even better! A staggering £502.10 to advised stakes and £376.10 to £10 level stakes.

    The starting bankroll of £1,000 is now at a healthy £1,732.75 and it was another fairly busy month with an average of 4 tips per day.  The average odds were once again very healthy, coming in at 4.68.

    Profit/Loss during the month to advised stakes +£502.01
    Profit/Loss during the month to £10 level stakes +£173.10
    Number of bets 120
    Number of wins 46
    Strike Rate 38.33%
    Return On Investment 31.38%

    Month Three Results

    Let’s find out how month three of the review panned out.  Did the basketball tipster suddenly collapse and lose the previous months profits?  It’s a resounding no, The Basketball Geek delivered yet again!

    A  superb £769.67 to advised stakes and £577.40 to £10 level stakes.

    The starting bankroll of £1,000 is now at £2,502.42 and it was a busy month with around 5 tips per day.  The average odds were once excellent, at 4.77.

    Profit/Loss during the month to advised stakes +£769.67
    Profit/Loss during the month to £10 level stakes +£577.40
    Number of bets 147
    Number of wins 53
    Strike Rate 36.05%
    Return On Investment 39.27%

    The Basketball Geek Conclusion

    Whether you’re looking for NBA predictions today or Euroleague betting tomorrow, The Basketball Geek has got you covered.  There are several basketball tipsters available online, but I think this service will be hard to beat.

    Over the course of 3 months, the Betting Gods service has sent through 385 tips, which made for a busy time.  However, I much prefer to be busy if the service I’m following is delivering value.  Send me tips and send me lots of them, because the more bets I place with value, the more I will make over time.

    This is very much the case here.  The basketball tips were jam-packed full of value with average odds of 4.79.  A strike-rate of 35.58% aided matters.

    The Basketball Geek costs £1.99 for a 15-day trial and then £27 per month after that.  An extended trial of £29 for a 105-day trial is also available, which then goes to £27 per month.  Signing up for either is backed up by the cast-iron Clickbank 30-day moneyback guarantee.  You are also free to cancel at any point.

    This is a service I’m adding to my own portfolio and I will continue to monitor results over the coming months.

    I’ve no hesitation in marking this service as Bets For Today recommended!

     

    OVERALL RESULTS SUMMARY

    Profit/Loss to £10 Level Stakes Profit/Loss to Advised Stakes
    Profit/Loss +£1,127.10 +£1,502.42
    Number of bets 385 385
    Number of wins 137 137
    Strike Rate 35.58% 35.58%
    Bank Growth +112.71% +150.24%
    Return On Investment +29.28% +29.28%
    Review Period Started 5/11/20
    Cost £27 per month
  • FansBet Review

    Introduction

    FansBet is something of a newcomer to the sportsbook scene, offering a wide array of different sports fixtures and bonus codes for player after player to take advantage of. Everyone has to start somewhere, and FansBet offers a nice little twist to their profit strategies that might appeal to some people.

    FansBet is not 100% for profit, as they state their casino and sports betting section gives away 50% of their revenue to fan partners and organisations. It’s even possible for you to sign up yourself!

    In this FansBet review, we will take a look at everything you need to know about online bookmaker and their bonus offers.

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    Registration process

    Deposit and Withdrawal Options

    FansBet supports a wide variety of different payment options, including debit cards that fall under Visa and MasterCard, and Paysafecard, Neteller and Skrill. You can make a minimum deposit from as little as £10, and in a range of currencies.

    Not all withdrawal options will be supported the same as deposit options, meaning it’s worth checking your chosen banking method is covered on both transactions. You can withdraw from £10, and there’s a monthly limit of up to £25,000 in play. Withdrawing to e-wallets is always likely to be more efficient than withdrawing to your bank. Allow a few working days.

    Keep in mind that following changes to the UK law in April 2020, you can no longer use credit cards on betting sites.

    Welcome Offer

    The current FansBet bonus offer allows you to claim 50% of your deposit back on anything all the way up to £100. You’ll need to use the promo code FBWELS to activate this.

    But what about welcome offer small print? Terms and conditions for these bonus funds are easy to find, but make sure you read them. You’ll need to make a qualifying bet of two picks at minimum odds of at least 1.4. There is also a turnover of 6x your payment in and bonus received within 90 days, or three months, of activation.

    FansBet UK is also fairly generous elsewhere for such a new brand, which is great news if you are keen to give them a real run for their money. Check out their promotions tab and make sure to follow the brand on social media for the latest buzz and changed to the welcome offer.

    Pre-Match Betting

    Beyond the welcome bonus, the FansBet sportsbook has an absolutely cracking selection of pre-match betting market selections for you to choose from, in which, of course, football and horse racing take pride of place. However, this is also a great place to start looking for niche markets, sports and events, too.

    There are actually more than 30 different sports or market selections at the time of writing, with football alone having more than 100 market types alone. In fact, FansBet really is one of the best places to go if you’re serious about getting the most from of your football bets.

    FansBet odds are pretty reasonable and generally competitive. This is a betting platform and bookmaker that claims to be ‘by the fans, for the fans’, and not just as a result of their 50% giveback model. It’s easy enough for you to take a look at the different markets available and to work your way through the wide variety of sports without having to get too muddled.

    Yes, there are bigger online sportsbook and betting website services out there that might do things a little more smoothly or a little more comprehensively, but truth be told, this is still a fairly young platform, so we have to give the brand the benefit of the doubt here.

    Esports Betting

    If there’s one thing that FansBet gets very, very right, it’s esports betting. Just head to the esports section in the list of sports and market sections available, and you can load up a huge array of different odds and markets on some of the biggest esports brands on the planet.

    At the time of writing, FansBet offers sports betting markets on big titles such as DOTA 2, LoL and StarCraft, as well as CS:GO, an old favourite. There’s perhaps more coverage here than at some of the bigger sportsbook services available, so come and take a look if you’re serious about esports. This selection is a nice added bonus.

    Golf Betting

    Golf is naturally a big part of the FansBet scene. However, the way FansBet lays out its betting markets shows you what’s going on currently, rather than what’s likely to come up in the future. Therefore, it’s always worth coming back to check out PGA odds and more.

    Golf odds are, like those for esports, really easy to find by just loading up the relevant section and going from there. The betting site might even have a few big deals and promos lining up if, say, the Ryder Cup is on the horizon, so keep your eyes peeled for this sports bet market.

    Price Boosts

    FansBet offers a bonus service they call Fan Boosts, where they will add extra money onto several popular odds selections. Providing you pay in at least £50 on your bet, you can get extended odds on all kinds of markets.

    This means you could claim price boosts on sports such as American Football and tennis, not just football and horse racing.

    Why not take a look at our BetVictor review if you’re keen to find price boosts elsewhere?

    Other Betting Specials

    Right now, there doesn’t seem to be a specific section for any special markets such as for TV or politics, but that doesn’t mean FansBet won’t open things up in future.

    We researched the site at a time when there wasn’t too much going on in terms of TV competitions or even politics, so be sure to head back to the sportsbook occasionally and you might be pleasantly surprised.

    Cash Out and Bet Builder

    FansBet might be a relatively new site, but it offers both a cash out feature as well as a bet builder.

    The cash out function at FansBet will let you take money away at a lower rate of odds than you paid in, if you find that your match or race just isn’t going the way you expect it to. This isn’t available on all markets, however, so make sure to keep an eye out for the function.

    The bet builder function at FansBet lets you create your own betting slips and therefore request that the bookie sets odds based on custom configurations. There are even deals and bonus offers that line up with the bet builder, too, such as the option to claim £20 in free bet bonuses on Sundays. This deal isn’t going to be around forever, so definitely act fast if you want this bonus!

    Live Sports Betting

    Live betting is available at FansBet, offering a clear and concise in play bets system that new customer joiners and the average experienced player are going to love getting into. 

    It’s easy for you to find and pick markets that are currently underway from the main page. This means that you can dive into a match or a race midway through and take advantage of some lucrative odds.

    There is no live streaming service available for FansBet just yet, but the site has room to grow. Therefore, get involved with the sportsbook now and keep checking back. You never know what might happen in the months to come! Live streaming really would cap it all off.

    Security

    FansBet is fully licenced and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, or UKGC. This means it is completely legal and above board for you to place bets and play games through the FansBet site if you are in the UK.

    The site is also regularly updating its security certificates and is registered on the HTTPS protocol. This means that the data you send and receive, as well as any financial information you might handle, are completely protected.

    There’s also a nice responsible gambling section here, which we will go into a bit more detail on shortly in our review.

    Customer Service and Support

    All sports fans need help sometimes. If you need to get in touch with the customer support team at FansBet, there is both a live chat option as well as an email address you can contact directly at any time.

    Email the team via help@FansBet.com and you will get a response within 48 hours of sending your request in. 

    However, if you need help from the customer support team sooner, you can load up the live chat function through the floating widget on the website at anytime between 10am and 10pm each day, Monday to Sunday.

    Generally, live chat customer support will be available to respond to you within three minutes of asking a question. They were certainly pretty speedy with us!

    Responsible Gambling

    FansBet offers a raft of different responsible gambling tools and services. They allow you to set limits on your deposits and your betting, and you can also learn more about reality checks.

    FansBet will also allow you to set up self-exclusion timers as well as to shut down your own account. Therefore, they really do commit to making sure you protect yourself against potentially damaging behaviour.

    There are also plenty of clear links to organisations and websites that may be able to help you elsewhere in terms of responsible betting, too.

    Website User Experience

    Generally, we really like the user experience here. The FansBet website is well laid out and planned, and it’s very easy to spot all the sports and markets you are likely to want to get into. What we would change, however, is the colours scheme and the general demeanour of the main sportsbook. It’s a little bit dark and dingy!

    However, it’s always very quick to load and the navigation from page to page is pretty seamless. We think it works well across both desktop and mobile versions, and we’ll discuss the handheld side of things in a bit more detail below.

    It’s easy to make deposits and withdraw money through simple account management. Everything is really well signposted, which is very refreshing even for a particularly young site such as FansBet.

    Mobile

    The FansBet mobile site is just as intuitive and as easy to use as its desktop equivalent. Therefore, all you ever need to do is head straight to the main web address from your mobile browser of choice, and the site will morph to your smaller screen.

    There doesn’t appear to be any kind of FansBet app opening up just yet, but there’s nothing to say this won’t be a fixture in the future. Again, we’re looking at a pretty new bookmaker on the whole, which means we have to give it time to grow and evolve, and also to find its audience.

    For now, the FansBet mobile site really does offer a lot of functionality and charm. You won’t miss out on anything by registering and playing on the go instead of going via desktop mode. Again, we’d choose to make things a bit less dark and dingy, but that’s purely an aesthetic concern!

    Other Betting Options

    You can change things up a bit by taking a look at other gaming and betting services available at FansBet. For example, the FansBet casino and live casino offers a raft of slot games and table games from some of the biggest and best known software providers on the web. There’s also the live dealer FansBet casino, where you can play games such as roulette and blackjack with a real dealer via video link.

    There are also virtual sports at FansBet, meaning that you can leap into horse racing or football betting any time of day or night. Beyond the FansBet casino options, there is also a big section on how the brand gives back to the fans, well worth scanning through if you’re keen to see what FansBet does to support its users.

    Conclusion

    FansBet is a site that, while pretty new on the block, is already coming out with all guns blazing. We love the intuitive website design, the huge array of different sports, and the seamless, speedy mobile experience.

    We think that FansBet could use a little refining around the edges here and there (such as with live streaming), but it’s nothing major to worry about. This is a hugely generous sportsbook with plenty to offer and get into. We hope you’ve found this FansBet review useful as a new player!

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