bet365 eSports Review

Review last updated on March 9, 2023

bet365 eSports betting covers an extensive selection of games, matches, and contests. As a brand, bet365 is respected by players and competitors in the industry. It is a premier provider of sports betting, casino, games, bingo, live casino, and poker.

A multi-award-winning operator, bet365 is a recipient of EGR Awards for Best Mobile Sports Product, SBC Awards for Bookmaker of the Year, and EGR Power 50 Summit Number One award winner, among others.

The company is audited by eCOGRA ADR and aligned with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

Profile

Our team of experts at OCR reviewed bet365 eSports according to a strict set of guidelines. This established brand is licensed by the Government of Gibraltar and regulated by the Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner (RGL #076).

Established in 2000 in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, bet365 features 80 million+ registered customers around the world, including 6000+ employees. Players can access all verticals with a single username/password with a one-wallet account. Generous bonuses and promotions are commonplace with bet365.

Denise Coates CBE founded bet365 with just 12 employees. The company began as a sports website, later transitioning to a sports betting platform with games launched in Curaçao in 2004. Over the years, bet365 transitioned into live streaming, bingo, online casino, mobile betting and beyond. Compatible with PC, Mac, and mobile, bet365 is mobile optimised for maximum performance and functionality.

Owing to the growing popularity of eSports, bet365 was one of the early providers of eSports betting to players.

Games

Our assessment of bet365 eSports betting revealed an extensive selection of games. UEFA Champions League Esports, Premier League Esports and Live Map Games are readily available. The betting setup provides a real-time drill-down of the current scores with competitors. Additionally, there are map scores and summaries of contests.

Match lists complement live map games and sports-based games. These include individual games and categories. Popular attractions such as Starcraft, Call of Duty, and Valorant are available. In addition, a long list of eSports challenges are provided to sports bettors, with tournament betting, lines, match markets, and matches.

The depth of eSports betting at bet365 is notable. There are Coupons for featured matches and match lists, and there are Outrights on contests such as the COD-CDL Championship or the Pokémon Unite – World Champs. Additionally, once you click on an outright selection, you can choose from the best available selections. These cover outright wins, reaching the final, or stage of elimination bets, et al.

Banking

bet365 banking methods are diverse. These are found in the payment methods tab for your specific country. Payment methods are all free to process, except for wire transfers. The processing time for most options is instant, with a minimum deposit of $10 or currency equivalent.

The maximum deposit amount varies according to the payment method you have selected. These are grouped into several categories: credit card (Uk Excluded)/debit card, bank transfer, and prepaid voucher/e-wallets. In addition, options like Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro are accepted at bet365.

Withdrawals are all free to process, irrespective of the category of payment method you are using. However, Bank wire transfers, Maestro, credit cards (Uk Excluded), and debit cards can take 1-5 banking days to process a withdrawal. The minimum withdrawal amount is $10 or currency equivalent, and the maximum depends upon the banking method.

We tested multiple withdrawal methods and can confirm that the standard processing time for bank transfers and e-wallets is up to 24 hours, with other methods taking up to 5 days.

Mobile

bet365 eSports is mobile optimised for Android and iOS devices. There are native apps available to registered players, but you can just as easily navigate to the URL and bet on your handheld device without experiencing any problems. Apps are available at the Google Play Store and the App Store.

VIP & Bonuses

The bet365 Loyalty Club is reserved for poker players, but there are plenty of bonuses and promotional offers available to eSports enthusiasts. These are listed under the offers category on the top left of the screen. In addition, various promotions are provided, including special and sports-specific offers.

As a new player, there are competitive welcome bonuses available. The promotions are designed to attract players across the board, with specific terms and conditions for each promo. eSports tournaments are a regular feature at bet365 and are listed accordingly.

Security & Fairplay

Site safety and security are prioritised at bet365. Exceptionally high encryption standards are employed to safeguard player details and prevent third-party interception of data. In addition, various online security measures are implemented, including 256-bit DigiCert SSL encryption, firewalls, and an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Fairplay is assured by RNGs which are checked by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). Additional transparency is ensured by way of TST testing (Technical Systems Testing) of GLI. The random number generators are independently certified and tested by eCOGRA in compliance with the UKGC's Technical Standards Document (TSD) for auditing.

Support

bet365 eSports support is easily accessed through the 'Contact Us' section. Players can contact support representatives through snail mail at the Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire address, email, or live chat (24/7). We experienced prompt and professional feedback from the highly trained teams at bet365.

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