MobileBet is the sister site of ComeOn – one of the most popular online casinos around today.
While MobileBet may not be geared too heavily towards offering casino games (although they do have an online casino), their sports betting markets are exemplary, offering a huge array of markets from classic British events like: Horse Racing, Football, Rugby, and Tennis; to international games like: the NFL, Baseball, Basketball, and even Beach Volleyball.
With a wide and a generous range of promotional offers and lucrative sign-up bonuses MobileBet has become a hit with players, and in the following post we’re going to take a look at some of the main features at the site.
LOYALTY
MobileBet offer a pretty run of the mill loyalty program which takes the form of a comp points scheme. As soon as you’re signed up you’ll begin to earn points for the actions you take at the site, including depositing, withdrawing and even verifying your personal details. While it may not be all that exciting, there is nothing wrong with it either.
Once you’ve earned a fair number of points you’ll be able to exchange them in the MobileBet shop for a wide variety of rewards, including re-load bonuses, real cash, and access to exclusive competitions.
While the number of points you earn varies depending on the particular market or event you are betting on, there are a few rough guidelines to give you an idea of the points earning potential: each single you place will earn you 10 points per £1 staked; place a double and you’ll earn 20 points per £1 staked; a treble offers 30 points per £1 staked.
You can view your current points from the ‘My Account’ section of the login area, and then head to the MobileBet ‘Shop’ to view the various prizes and rewards you can exchange your points for.
THE MOBILEBET WEBSITE
MobileBet’s website has recently undergone a well needed freshen up. The old website wasn’t bad, as such, it was just a little clunky and not as user friendly as it could have been.
Thankfully, MobileBet have now resolved this, and their striking new website encompasses rich green and black colours to make a bold standout statement.
Below, we’re going to cover some of the main features and website facilities that ensure MobileBet offer punters a high-quality online betting experience.
IN-PLAY
In-play betting is swamping the United Kingdom, and more and more players are looking to get in on the action, placing thousands of bets on games and matches while the drama is still unfolding.
One of the biggest benefits of in-play betting is that you open up a huge new range of fun betting markets that you simply wouldn’t have access to were you betting normally. In the case of football, for example, this could include betting on which side will be give the next yellow card, or which player will score the next goal.
The range of in-play bets at MobileBet is fantastically diverse, and to get started you need to click the ‘In-Play’ option from the main navigation menu. You will then be taken to a screen which showcases all of the current events available to bet on, along with some of the main bet-types, and the odds presented next to them.
While it can be quite hard to find profitable in-play bets, if you’re willing to put little bit of time into it you can end up finding some pretty lucrative opportunities, and this is just one of the reasons why in-play markets have become so popular with players today.
It goes without saying that MobileBet have clearly spent a lot of time, energy, and money on developing their in-play betting section – the quality is second to none.
BET SEARCH
MobileBet offer what’s called a ‘Bet Search’ from their homepage, and while this is essentially nothing more than a search bar, it’s the system behind the search function that makes it so effective. Of course, you can search for events directly – like ‘Champions League’ for example – but you can also search individual players’ names, certain bet types (like Asian handicaps), and even the venues where matches are being played.
This gives you quick and easy access to a ton of different markets, so while it’s only a small feature, it’s one that greatly enhances your time at MobileBet.
OTHER PRODUCTS
Like virtually every other online sports book, MobileBet have significantly extended their offerings by developing a fully rounded online gambling experience, so that players can enjoy betting whatever mood they are in.
For example, there is an online casino where you can play a huge number of video slots, casino table games, and Video Poker titles. You’ll also find a special tab for their ‘Live Dealer Casino’, where you can play some classic casino table games like 3 Card Poker, Roulette, Blackjack, and Baccarat, against a real-life dealer who is streamed directly to your computer screen via video.
With over 600 games to enjoy in all categories, it’s not hard to see why MobileBet have managed to secure a significant slice of the online sports book pie.
Sports Betting at Mobilebet
Mobilebet is a bookie founded around the ethos of offering a diverse and varied range of markets, and a quick look at their website affirms this has been achieved.
A huge variety of markets are on offer, including some of the most popular like Football, Golf, and Cricket; as well as less common markets like MLB, NFL, Horse Racing, Greyhounds, and more.
All of the markets can be found by using the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen, and this menu is split into two parts: ‘Popular Events’ and ‘All Sports’.
‘Popular Events’, as you can probably imagine, is a small list of the day’s most popular markets, and there are also links to the English Premier League amongst a few other notable markets.
Equally, ‘All Sports’ is simply a run-down of all the markets on offer. First you choose the market you wish to play, before selecting the bet type that you wish to place.
Although Mobilebet may not offer quite as many markets as the bigger bookies, with over 10,000 events taking place every week there is more than enough variety to choose from, so you will always enjoy an interesting range of markets.
Mobilebet also offer a number of what we call unusual markets, and in the section below, we’re going to take a look at some of these.
Unusual Markets
Sports wise, the unusual markets available encapsulate everything from Snooker and Pool, to Surfing, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, and Water Polo.
One of the rarest markets we saw at the site was Chess. Yes, you really can bet on Chess competitions, predicting which boffin will reign supreme at the end of play.
While the availability of Chess markets is pretty scarce (they only offer large tournaments which typically take place once a month or so), it shows the diversity of the markets available at Mobilebet, and should act as a good indicator as to why and how the bookie has become such a hit with punters around the world.
Leaving sports (and Chess – not a sport) behind, you’ll also find Political markets and TV Specials to bet on, both of which offer substantially more market variety than the Chess sub-category.
For example, the Political section offers betting markets in both the UK and US political spheres, and you can place wagers on things like the next majority party in the House of Commons, the next leader of various parties, and more.
One of the most popular US bets appears to be whether or not President Trump will be impeached – and while this is little more than a novelty bet, more than anything else it showcases the variety, even of political bets, at the bookie.
How Good are the Odds?
Mobilebet are favoured by their punters due to the best odds guaranteed that the bookie offers on many of their Horse Racing events.
If you’re not familiar with how the best odds guaranteed works, it basically ensures that you always get the best odds, no matter what the initial starting price was.
For example, if you placed a bet on a horse at 4/1, and it eventually ran at an increased price of 7/1, using a best price guaranteed bookmaker your bet would be paid out at 7/1 if it won; ensuring you get the highest possible odds possible.
While this isn’t available across all markets, it’s definitely one of Mobilebets strong points, and other markets offer decent odds as well for the most part, showing why many players choose Mobilebet as their number one betting site.
In Play Betting
Mobilebet offer a number of markets for in-play betting (although Football is by far the most prominent), and you’ll find all of the events and markets from the ‘In-Play’ or ‘Live’ tabs on the navigation bar – the names are used interchangeably by the bookie across the site.
Once you’ve entered the in-play window, you’ll be able to view a number of events, highlights, and price boosts, along with live scores which are updated in real-time alongside the odds. It gives you a good all-round view of what is going on.
While Mobilebet don’t offer quite as much variety as say, Ladbrokes, the construction of their live betting section is decent, and provides a reliable and exciting betting experience. It’s also available to access through their mobile website, allowing punters on phones and tablets to bet on the go.
Best Features
Regular Juicy Promotions
One of the most beneficial reasons to bet at Mobilebet is the regular bonuses and promotions they run. This was initially trialled in the online casino, and it obviously worked because Mobilebet now offer players a number of cash prizes, money back specials, and price boosts. To check the current offers available, keep an eye on the ‘Promotions’ tab.
Multiple Products
Whether you’re a sports fan looking to have the odd punt on the Roulette, or just someone who enjoys a varied online gambling experience, Mobilebet offer a number of sections you can explore, including: Poker, Casino Table Games, and Video Slots.
Regardless of which section you are playing in, your balance remains the same, meaning that you don’t have to deal with annoying fund transfers as is the case with some of the other online gambling sites around today.
Great Range of Markets
While any self-respecting sportsbook should offer a varied range of betting options, Mobilebet find themselves near the top of this category thanks to the wide range of markets and events they offer. There are thousands of available bets each day at the bookie, and what we really like is the ‘Highlights’ section on the homepage, which showcases the biggest and most popular events that day, as well as showing the promotions and odds boosts available.
BANKING
MobileBet offer an extremely varied selection of payment methods for you to take advantage of, and whether you’re looking to use your debit card or an EWallet, you’ll definitely find something suitable, and all with no fees attached and instant deposit processing. Some of the payment methods available include: Visa and Mastercard Debit cards, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, WebMoney, and Ukash; and recently MobileBet have added PayPal to their roster too, ensuring UK players can enjoy fast and fee-free withdrawals.
One thing to note, is that only a small number of MobileBet’s accepted payment methods can be used to claim their welcome bonuses. For example, deposits made using Skrill, Neteller, Paysafecard, WebMoney, and Ukash are all excluded from the main welcome bonus promotion – so if you’re looking to claim it (and you should be), make sure you use one of the accepted payment methods to avoid getting caught out.
In terms of the withdrawal times, unfortunately MobileBet falls a little short when compared to most of the other bookmakers. Withdrawals can take up to 72 hours to process… This is way too long in our opinion, as the worst-case scenario practically everywhere else is 48 hours. Thankfully though, while MobileBet’s stated withdrawal time is pretty disappointing, the average time it takes to process withdrawals in reality seems to be around 20 hours.
NOTE: Withdrawals made at weekends and on Bank Holidays will be subject to delays, as MobileBet’s finance team either doesn’t work or has fewer staff members during these periods.
As always, for a full breakdown of the payment methods alongside any limits associated with them, just head to MobileBet’s website and navigate to the ‘Help’ section, where you can find detailed guides on the payment methods at the site.
History & About
Mobilebet is a popular online casino and sportsbook that is owned and operated by Co-Gaming Ltd; the same company that operate popular casino brand ‘ComeOn’.
Mobilebet may not have achieved the same levels of success as its sister company, but they have managed to target a specific niche and position themselves among the leaders of the online betting world.
Co-Gaming Ltd are a highly respected name as it is, so Mobilebet had a cracking head start against competitors who started out around the same time. The bookie is managed in the same way as ComeOn for the most part, and while it does offer other products – including a fairly well stocked online casino – it’s the sports markets that most players are interested in.
Offering everything from Football, Tennis, and Golf, to Basketball, Gaelic Football, and Surfing; Mobilebet showcase tens of thousands of markets each week, and despite not being the biggest name in the industry they have built a solid reputation for themselves, and displayed professionalism and transparency at all stages of their operation.
Recent years have seen the bookmaker port much of their business over to mobiles, and this is in-line with industry demands. Both the bookmaker side of the business and the casino can now be enjoyed from mobile devices, and it’s likely we’ll see this focus on Mobile betting/gaming continue into the future, as more and more players choose to gamble from their phones or tablets rather than from a computer or laptop.