SkyBet Review Introduction

Sky Bet have created some great free to play products such as Soccer Saturdays Super 6 and Skys Racing Selector which was previously run as the at the races racing selector, however what is the remainder of the operation like?

So, Skybet are run by Sky, aren’t they? Well, as it happens, no. Despite being one of the household names within bookmaking Sky don’t actually own SkyBet who are now owned by a Canadian company who have no relationship with Sky at all. The company never-the-less have all of the relevant licenses they need to operate, from the UK Gambling Commission and Alderney Gambling Control Commission.

Sky Bet unsurprisingly hold wide appeal among British punters due to the association with the nation’s number one sports broadcaster. Fortunately for British punters, over the past decade or so, Sky Bet has grown into a premium online sportsbook. Sky has become highly competitive with major players such as Paddy Power, Bet 365 and Ladbrokes. Not only is the site widely promoted around Sky’s coverage of the Premier League, but public trust of the brand is extremely high. There’s no doubt that Sky Bet is seen as a high-quality and a safe betting product. It’s not the best bookie out there in any single field, but there are very few weaknesses as an overall product.

Sky Bet’s Range Of Completely Free Bets

With their Sky Super 6 and Racing Selector, range of free sign up offers and frequent bonuses, Skybet are willing to provide a few freebies to potential punters. Current sign up deals and their T+C’s can be found through this link.

Huge Betting Markets With SkyBet

As one of the household names within the United Kingdom, it should come as no surprise that Sky Bet offers a huge amount of different options for betting. All are accessible through quick links and drop-down menus. There is such a huge variety of odds and market options across the Sky Bet sports-book platforms that Sky Bet runs, providing you with quality choices for a great gambling experience ensuring that they really deliver in this area.

The market coverage in their sports-book is as good as you would expect it to be. At a glance it doesn’t look like the biggest sports book in the world, but on investigation, you can see how much is really present. There are approximately 30 different sports, among which you’ll find almost every league, tournament and friendly in world football, rugby, cricket formula 1 and snooker. Fancy a punt on the NBA, European basketball or handball? Not a problem, SkyBet have this covered. Much like Paddy Power and Betfair, the more obscure bets are also available, with access to virtual sports, political elections and TV and film specials. Horse race market coverage is OK, but doesn’t match that of PaddyPower or Betbright Sport.

Non-exhaustive examples of markets on Sky Bet, include.;

• Athletics
• Aussie Rules
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Bowls
• Boxing
• Cricket
• Cycling
• Darts
• eSports
• Football
• Formula One
• Golf
• Greyhounds
• Handball
• Horse Racing
• Ice Hockey
• Lotto
• MMA
• Motor Sports
• Music
• Netball
• NFL
• Politics
• Rugby
• Snooker
• Speedway
• Tennis
• TV & Films
• UFC
• Virtuals
• Volleyball
• Winter Sports
• Wrestling
• Soccer Saturday Super 6
• Racing Selector

Very Attractive Sports Betting Odds

From an odds perspective, Sky Bet pack a great punch when it comes to odds although are inferior to several of their competitors. Skybet run decent bookmaker margins with an average of 5% on the major sporting markets. One thing that Sky Bet do well is price boosts on many different sports. You can generally land on a particular sport and immediately see a price boost on offer to get a little extra value for your money.

Additional Features You Can Find At Skybet.com

Like Betfair and Paddy Power, some of the most useful services, such as in-play betting, cash out and a comprehensive live streaming service are present on the Skybet site. Each of these are discussed below.

As you would expect from a company of this size, its resources and dominance of the UK sports market. Skybet, as expected, offer a comprehensive in-play section which allows punters to place bets as the event is being played out. The live-in play betting at Sky Bet is very straightforward and simple and without no flashy graphics. Odds are constantly updated on this feature and Sky Bet covers a wealth of in-play markets with the standout markets being its live football  and tennis which are extensively covered with competitive odds and a high number of active markets on events. This feature is also great for monitoring your soccer Saturday super 6 or racing selector free bets.

Live In Play Betting Available

The live menu can be found right in the homepage and is loaded with additional features such as a graphical display of the current match status. With a simple click, the punter is transported to the match stats on a console where the live score is at the top and odds below. As with most live betting sites, cash out is available on many markets.

Aside from that, there’s the now standard Best Odds Guaranteed on UK and Irish horse racing, of course, as well as lots of extra value in the regular price boosts. Sky Bet Super 6 also offer plenty of fun for low effort and the chance to win huge prizes.

Fairy Disappointing Live Streaming From Sky

So far so good for Skybet, however this is where it goes a little wrong. It is not unreasonable with the Sky brand and their access to television rights, to expect a decent live streaming service; after all, the likes of Paddy Power, Bet365 and Betfair all manage this. If you expected this however, you would be wrong. The live streaming service as recently been reduced in size and scope, now only offering UK and Irish horse racing. If this isn’t dismal enough, you also need to bet at least £1 per race to watch. This is vastly disappointing for a brand which is associated with sports screening products.

Enjoyable User Experience

The website is crisp, easy to navigate and operates quickly with a very good betting slip as well where you can customise your bets. The whole feel of Sky Bet is user-friendly. With lots going on the site is busy enough however with a relaxed feel to enable the enjoyment of gambling responsibly. You won’t get the full feel for the site until you’ve used it for a little while, though. It may not impress you with its looks, but its stability and speed will definitely impress.

Mobile apps along with websites are impeccably designed, slick, fast and intuitive to use, allowing for some very good, quick betting while out on the go. It is worth dropping into the mobile app called the Sky Bet tracker for Cash Out options on the mobile version which has built in statistics.

Our Overall Verdict Of SkyBet,com

The home of soccer Saturday super 6 and the racing selector provides a quality site to engage within responsible gambling. The platform is neat and slick, with a large range of markets and sub-markets. It is a little disappointing to see the lack of quality within the live streaming product, and although Skybet offer an overall solid experience it is in our opinion inferior to competitors such as Paddy Power, Betfair and other market leaders.