888 are one of the giants of the online gambling world, a company that has revolutionised the casino market is set to do the same with sports betting! With their unique promotional offers that are industry leading to their brilliant welcome deals, everything just oozes quality.
The site is easy on the eye and it’s always easy to find the market you want to bet on which makes placing your bets both quick and simple. Mobile users will be delighted with the ability to stream events straight to your device and a comprehensive results section means you can keep an eye on your bets, wherever you are!
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Markets and Bet Types at 888sport
Choice is a wonderful thing and 888sport give you plenty of that, with over 30 markets available to bet on, you will never be short on inspiration. You will of course find the major sports such as football, golf, boxing, darts, greyhound racing, rugby and horse racing but also more obscure sports such as Aussie rules, Gaelic, martial arts and volleyball.
List of markets at 888sport
| American football | Athletics | Aussie rules | Badminton | Baseball | Basketball |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Volley | Boxing | Chess | Cricket | Cycling | Darts |
| E-sports | Floorball | Football | Gaelic sports | Golf | Greyhound |
| Handball | Horse racing | Ice Hockey | Martial arts | Motor racing | Netball |
| Pesäpallo | Pool | Rugby | Snooker | Surfing | Tennis |
| Trotting | UFC/MMA | Volleyball | Winter sports | WWE | Non Sport |
The non-sport section often contains some bizarre choices of bets, often based on TV shows that are current. You can select the winner of “The Voice” or even if Boy George will be the mentor of the winning act. This section changes all the time but expect to see events like Eurovision, Great British bake-off, the apprentice and many others listed here.
Massive Selection of Bets
For more traditional markets such as football, the huge range of bets available is jaw dropping! For example, Arsenal are playing West Ham and you have a selection of 251 things you can bet on. Everything from goal line betting (also called under/over), if a player gets a card, the full time score to Asian handicap betting. One market we like is “best finishing position”, a list of rivals is listed and you get odds on who will finish higher in the league.
Examples of the tournament matchups market: Best finishing position
| Arsenal | 1/7 |
| Manchester City | 15/4 |
| Arsenal | 21/20 |
| Tottenham | 17/25 |
| Newcastle | 7/5 |
| Sunderland | 1/2 |
| Liverpool | 11/1 |
| Manchester Utd | 1/10 |
| Arsenal | 1/7 |
| Manchester City | 15/4 |
This market is great fun and unlike having a bet with your mates, 888sport don’t constantly remind you about a losing bet like your friends will. Of course the odds change on a weekly basis, next season after what Leicester have done this year I am going to stake £30 on Burnley to win the Premier League. You heard it here first folks!!!
Welcome Promotions at 888sport
888sport never used to have a welcome bonus as such, instead they offered a remarkable triple the odds offer on your first bet. This is a great promotion and as avid tipsters we feel this is better than a welcome bonus as it boosts your winnings if you are skilled enough.
However, 888sport have recently added a welcome bonus as well! So not only do you get the chance to triple the odds on your first bet but you also now get a free £10 bet if you make a qualifying bet of £20 or more. This has turned an already great offer into an amazing one, this is without doubt our favourite offer of all online bookmakers.
What is the catch we hear the ask? Well the only stipulation is that the code 888TV is used and the odds must be at least 1/2 (1.5 for all you decimal lovers). The qualifying bet must be placed within 14 days of a deposit and the free bet stakes are not included in any returns. So this sounds all fair and good to us.
888sport Other Promotions Available
With many online betting sites, once the welcome bonus is used, there are not that many special offers. This is certainly not the case at 888sport. Existing customers are treated to many great campaigns that add fun and excitement to your online betting experience.
Spice up Saturdays is a great promotion that enables you to receive a £5 bet every weekend. All you need to do to be eligible is to place a single £10 bet before kick-off and a £10 in-play bet at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or better on any Saturday Premier League game and you will receive a £5 free bet to be used in-play on the Sunday. Easy free money!
A similar promotion to the Spice up Saturdays one is for the Champions League games. You need to register for this one but when you do, if you place a £5 bet on both Tuesday and Wednesday Champions League games, the very kind people at 888sport will reward you with a free £5 bet. Simples!
Goals Mean More is one of the most unique promotions we have ever seen! You need to be a VIP member to play this but this promotion alone is worth being a VIP member for in our view. There are three tiers of clubs available and you must pick a team from each of the three tiers, you then place a bet pre-match of £20 or more at odds greater than 1/2 (1.5) or higher. Each and every time one of your selected teams score, you will receive a free bet. As these free bets stack and range from £2 to £4, the rewards can soon stockpile to be a nice little earner. This promotion is inventive and great fun and shows a great deal of imagination.
Bet & Watch, if you are a fan of the nags then you will be delighted to learn that 888sport is the only online betting company that lets you stream and bet on racing from every track in Britain and Ireland. For just a £1 bet, the sport of kings can be viewed anywhere you are. Top stuff and highly recommended.
This is just a sampler of the many different offers available at 888sport, they change often with new promotions added frequently.
Live Betting with 888sport
live or in-play betting is one of the most exciting elements of playing at a top online sports betting site. It allows you to make decisions based on what you are seeing in real-time and astute players can take advantage of little indicators which can influence the result of a game.
Does the star striker look tired? Has the left-back received a yellow card after 5 minutes? Is the goalkeeper flapping worse than an injured seagull? If so, then maybe this is the insight that can help you win big.
The layout of the main 888sport homepage shows how popular live betting is, with just one click on a tab you can easily see all the games or events that are coming up. If you have no interest in other markets, all you need to do is click the star icon which will mean the listings will be customised to closely match your interests.
Live Betting at any time
It doesn’t matter if you are logging on at 4am or teatime, you will always find plenty to stuff going on. If you have never tried betting in-play we strongly recommend you give this a go, it adds another dimension to the excitement you feel.
Something I am really keen on doing is waiting until a fancied team in football goes a goal down, the odds then shift. Of course, there is no guarantee that the fancied team will win but it often happens. The increase in odds can make you a nice little earner.
Bet on the Go with 888sport’s Mobile App
We live in a 24-hour society and quite rightly expect to be able to place a bet, when and how we want. With 888sport’s mobile app they make it even easier to do this than playing Angry Birds! The app successfully replicates the feel of the desktop site but it is of course optimised for touch and the smaller screens.
We found when reviewing the app that it was faster to place bets on the app then on the laptop, which is ideal if you are out and about and when speed is of the essence.
888sport app features:
With the app you can bet on 1000’s of different sport events globally with the ability to stream certain events such as German Bundesliga football direct to your device. If you are a fan of the horses, then you will be delighted with the “Bet & Watch” which is unique to 888sport. For just a £1 bet you can watch live action from any of the meets in Britain and Ireland. If you need betting inspiration, then check out Emma Spencer’s daily tips as well as 888sport’s iCard which has all the horse racing stats you’ll ever need.
888sport app promotions;
- Special accumulators – you can earn free bets just by placing acca bets.
- Horse racing daily promotions – Jockey & trainer specials, racing price boosts & more.
- Money back on the horses if your horse is beaten by a rank outsider.
- 88th minute special – If your bet is let down in the 88th minute or later then you will get a free bet refund.
You can also get all the latest news, scores and statistics directly to the app as well as the ability to make deposits and withdraw your winnings.
Making a deposit at 888sport
As 888sport is one of the biggest online sports sites that operates in the UK, it almost goes without saying that any transaction will be safe and secure. They have invested millions of pounds to ensure that using their online betting platform is as risk-free as possible.
Only top rated, trustworthy payment partners are chosen by 888sport and includes all the names you would expect such as Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Neteller and many more.
Almost Instant Deposits
Deposits are normally processed within 10 minutes and with a minimum deposit set at a very reasonable £10, you don’t need to break the bank to play!
As with almost all top online betting sites, when you ask to make a withdrawal the first time, 888sport are very likely to ask you to verify your identity. This is to comply with various laws in the UK such as anti-money laundering legislation. It is therefore vital that you ensure you enter all your details correctly when you first open up an account, otherwise there may be delays on pay-out.
Feel the support at 888sport
The support options at 888sport are fine but can be a bit difficult to find as they are not prominently displayed unlike other sports sites. The company would rather you search their frequently asked questions first to see if that answers your question.
You find the FAQ’s by scrolling down to the bottom of the page and clicking on the “contact us” link. If you answer is not displayed, you can then click another “contact us” tab and fill in a form to receive a response. A telephone number is not immediately displayed but can be found in the FAQ section.
Despite it being tricky to locate, the support at 888sport is fine. With both telephone and agent enquiries handled by knowledgeable and friendly staff. There is no address option to write in but in the modern age it is highly unlikely many of us would write to an online sports company anyway!