SkyBet

SkyBet is absolutely ideal for any UK Football fans, and will suit most racing fanatics equally. You can be assured that you are a member of a very reputable service provider and the customer service team will look after you should any problems arrive. For non-UK users there may be some language issues to address.

SkyBet is incredibly financially stable and their website provides an large amount of markets and even more information which you may use to make your decisions with. SkyBet is as reputable a Sportsbook you could hope to find at such a relatively young age.

Background

SkyBet is the sports betting division of the Sky Betting and Gaming company, a British-based gambling company which is a subsidiary of BSkyB, British Sky Broadcasting, the satellite broadcasting company plc operating out of the UK and Ireland. BSkyB turns over £1 billion of operating income annually with £5,912 million Revenue generated in 2010.

SkyBet runs the majority of its operations from Leeds, while the Sky headquarters are located in Isleworth, London as well as Leeds, West Yorkshire. The Sky Betting and Gaming company consists chiefly of five websites and TV channels, these include Sky Bet's website, as well as Sky's online casino, poker and bingo divisions - Sky Vegas, Sky Poker and Sky Bingo.

SkyBet has a dedicated TV channel of the same name which is accessible as you would expect on Sky television, via Sky channel 864. Sky Bet allows betting via telephone and mobile phone (WAP) in addition to the previously mentioned website and TV services.

SkyBet's origins lie in BSkyB's acquisition of Sports Internet Group in July 2000 which included the small telephone and online sports betting based company Surrey Sports alongside two other companies; Planet Football and Opta Index. Surrey Sports was rebranded in July 2002 to create SkyBet. The company grew in December 2006 when established online betting companies totalbet and ukbetting were consolidated into SkyBet after BSkyB's purchase of 365 Media Group.

Sky Bet is licensed and regulated by the UK gambling commission.

SkyBet Offers and Promotions

SkyBet's most recent introductory offer is a fantastic £10 free bet. There's no need to make a deposit or bet with your money, just register at Sky Bet and you'll immediately receive a £10 free bet to place on any single or each way market in the sportsbook.

SkyBet puts much store in its excellent and comprehensive Loyalty Offer where you can earn up to £25 in free bets each month.

Each day you stake £10 or more you'll receive a stamp. For Every 5 stamps, SkyBet will reward you with a £5 free bet. You may Opt-In or check your loyalty balance at any time.

This generous Loyalty offer will be available to claim monthly for some time to come also, and will not expire until 31st January 2012. Remember, you must Opt-in to be eligible for your monthly free bets.

One stamp is credited for every day of the Term that you stake £10 or more at SkyBet. More stamps will not be awarded for staking more than £10 or multiples of £10. However, SkyBet may offer promotions where further bonus stamps can be earned.

The Value of the Free Bet is not returned in any winnings you may receive from your monthly free bets.

In addition to its excellent loyalty offer, SkyBet offer a number of seasonal and sports offers which apply to certain events or Sports for limited time periods. There are ofetn a number of Racing offers available for the following day as well as an offers applying to major football tournamnets.

SkyBet Odds and Markets

SkyBet offer betting odds and markets in an A - Z of sporting markets including American Football, Aussie Rules, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Football, Formula 1, Gaelic Games, Golf Greyhound Racing, Handball, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, MMA/UFC, Olympics, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Snooker, Tennis, US Racing, Virtual Sports, Winter Sports and a host of Specials including TV and  Film and Current Affairs.

As you would expect from a British based bookmaker, whose parent company offers extensive TV coverage for Football events, SkyBet has a vast number of Footballing markets with a large number of options when betting on a specific match or market.

As an example, the Spain v England U21s match offers 42 seperate betting markets to utilise when betting on the game including Correct Score, Double Chance, Scorecast, First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Clean Sheet and Time of First Goal markets in addition to outright markets and a number of other options. Truely there is almost every way of betting imaginable covered when it comes to high profile matches.

One of SkyBet’s stong points is the sheer volume of speacial bets available on sports, football in particular. SkyBet’s odds compilers are adept at spotting a betting opportunity in most breaking news stories on Sky Sports and will offer a bet related to many sports news stories.

SkyBet also offers generally a competitive ammount of fixtures and valuations for most sports, and represents racing in a good amount of detail, and offers a number of specials for large meets such as Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival. Though some other websites may have a more comprehensive racing product, you could do a lot worse than bet at SkyBet.

It is worth noting that a large variety of in-play markets are available and easy to view and just as easy to bet on. Odds update quickly and in time with major events and come with as many markets as before the game generally.

SkyBet Website

SkyBet's website falls in line smoothly with the Sky brand and as such is technically excellent and well presented as you would expect. There is a good use of graphics and a consistant colour scheme is kept, along with a stylish betting interface.

Navigation is simple, when I mentioned there were an A-Z of markets I was quite literal, meaning you need only find your chosen sport and sensible sub-sections to find any market you require such as an upcoming fixture or outright market. There is also a "Quick Links" section to the Navigation bar which can be used to easily navigate to large events which are upcoming or currently taking place, such as major Football Championships, Cricket test matches, Tennis ATP events and Golf Majors.

Horse Racing forms, a betting calculator and direct links to the latest Sports news is readily available at the bottom of the website which creates a sense that SkyBet's website is working in your favour to give you the best possible chance to win as its customer.

SkyBet stream thousands of live sports on its website every year, bet £1 to bea bale to watch your horse run from within your web browser.

The following Payment methods are available at SkyBet :  MasterCard, VISA, VISA Electron, Maestro, VISA Debit Card, Laser, Neteller, MoneyBookers and Paypal.

There a plenty of sports statistics and form available at SkyBet with Opta Stas proved for football matches and an in-depth racing form and analysis.

It is worth noting that there is a breaking news section which will keep you up to date with the latest in Sports News while you are making your betting decisions. Also, there are an array of excellent photographs use throughout to advertised major upcoming events and popular markets.

Odds can be displayed in two ways, Fractional or Decimal. Unfortunately there appears to be no language options available.

SkyBet provides a mobile version of its website to allow smartphone users to access their account and bet while out and about.

SkyBet Customer Service

SkyBet have 24/7 customer service available and there are several ways that you can contact them. The live chat facility is probably the most impressive, although they usually come back to any emails within an hour and the telephone staff are also very helpful.

E-mail support is available at help@skybet.com

The customer service Telephone Number is : 08000 724 777

SkyBet's customer service is effective and can cater for just about any situation, as you would expect from a company with the financial clout of BskyB.

Reassuringly, SkyBet is affiliated to IBAS (Independent Betting Adjudication Service) and promises to abide by its decision in yhe unlikely event a customer dispute cannot be resolved to both party’s satisfaction.

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