Sky Bet Sportsbook Review & Rating 2024

The margin for Sky Bet has been calculated by taking the odds available on a range of markets and leagues from around the world. The average of these odds when combined leads us to lableing the odds at each site: 

From 1% to 5%: Good value

Over 5% to 7%: Average value

Over 7% to 10%: Poor value

Football

We got our results by taking into account the odds for final result outcomes measured in line with the over / under for different football leagues. Getting the average results using this method, we were able to obtain the margins for each league and the overall betting margin for the bookmaker. The latest results for Sky Bet are:

UK Leagues (Premier League & Championship):

6.36%

European Leagues (La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga)

6.67%

Rest of the World (Turkish Süper Lig, Australian A League, United States MLS)

xxx 

Sky Bet has an overall average margin of xxx % for football and falls in the normal category. The data and specifics of how these odds were complied can be viewed at the link below:

Bookmakers margin

Which sports can you bet on?

Sky Bet cover 34 different sports from all around the world, they are:

American Football, Aussie rules, Baseball, Basketball, Bowls, Boxing, Cricket, Cycling, Darts, Esports, Football, Formula 1, Gaelic Games, Golf, Greyhound racing, Handball, Horse Racing, Ice Hockey, Netball, Politics, Pool, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Snooker, Specialty bets, Speedway, TV (Music and Film), Table Tennis, Tennis, UFC and MMA, Virtual Betting, Volleyball, Winter Sports, Wrestling.

Range of Bets and Markets: The range of markets on Sky Bet is good. With an average of 96 markets over 10 football matches the overall range of markets is good and provides most bettors with plenty of choices no matter whether you are a veteran or beginner bettor!

Betting Limits: The highest amount you can win in one day is £500,000 and that is from the vast majority of football bets. Next it is horse racing where you can win £250,000 in one day for a major race but there is a descending amount as go to International races. Other sports vary but the most popular sports such as cricket, rugby, snooker, and golf are all £250,000 as well.

The in play betting experience on Skybet is fairly average and provides almost all of the features that are sought after when it comes to in play betting. With a good amount of events being showcased with a live feed and those that aren't having an excellent animation system in place as well as quickly updating odds, a great range of markets and bet boosts on a large amount of events the sky bet in play system is everything you need!

Live streaming

Sky Bet streams live sports for many in-play events including all UK horse races, as well as selected tennis tournaments, assorted golf events and some football matches too. In total there are up to seven sports streamed (depending on the schedule) and you can watch them once you have bet £1 or more on that event.

Sky Bet has a sports betting app available on both android and Apple devices. They claim that it bring you the “most advanced sports betting app for the iPhone, so you can check your accumulators, singles and the latest in-play odds anywhere”.

Joining Sky Bet is quick and easy to do, follow the steps below:

1. On the Top right of the Screen click Join.

2. You will need to enter your First and Last name and proceed to the next step.

3. In this step you will need to enter your Date of birth, 18+ only.

4. Continue by entering your address and proceed.

5. Insert your Email address and continue to the next step..

6. Add your phone number and click next...

7. Create your Username, This must be between 6-12 characters long.

8. Submit two security questions

9. Create a Login PIN.

10. Select how you wish to be contacted.

11. Click on Agree to terms and conditions.

12. Accept and Create account, then click continue.

13. Load your Card details on the next page (maximum of three cards).

You are now ready to make a deposit and place your bets.

To deposit at Sky Bet is then simple.

1. Simply login to your account

2. Select 'My Account' in the top right corner

3. Click the deposit Quick Link

4. Select the method of payment you would like to us (min  £5 minimum for cards)

5. Select your amount you would like to deposit and you are ready to go.

1. In the top right corner of the Sky Bet website or Sky Bet Mobile app, log in to your account.

2. Choose the sport you want to bet on, such as football, using the left-hand menu or the four major buttons on mobile, or use the "Quick Links" to be transported to some of the events that are about to begin. On the homepage's main body, you'll also find Live Betting and quick links to the most important sporting events.

3. The choice will be added to your bet slip by clicking the name of the team or pick (which appears at the bottom of your page).  Simply click the red 'xx Bets' text underneath the 'All Bets' heading or the '>' icon on mobile to access more sub markets for your chosen event.

4. Simply enter your desired stake and click "Place Bet" once your choice has been added to the bet slip.

5. The wager will be processed, and you'll receive a special receipt number as proof that it was successfully placed. (When betting on an event that is now taking place, please be aware that there will be a brief delay).

Withdrawing your winnings is quick and easy.  Follow the steps below:

1. Go into your account.

2. Navigate to the withdrawal tab.

3. Select the amount you would like to withdraw.

4. Select where you would like to receive the funds and click enter.

5. You should receive your payment within 2 hours.

Sky Bet are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, their license number is 38718.

Unfortunately we must report that on the 22 February 2022 following an investigation outside of a Licence review, the Commission found that Bonne Terre Limited t/a Sky Betting and Gaming (the Licensee) had failed to comply with: “Social responsibility code of practice (SRCP 3.5.3(2)) “Licensees must, as soon as practicable, take all reasonable steps to prevent any marketing material being sent to a self-excluded customer.”. This led to a £1,170,000 fine.

• Email - Contact on support@skybet.com or complaints@skybettingandgaming.com

• Phone - Freephone 0808 8020 133 (24hrs) or  0330 02 4777

• Live Chat - Every day from 7am

• Twitter -  @SkyBetHelp

The best way to contact Sky Bet is via their live chat function. You will normally get through to an agent quickly and they will resolve whatever issue you have. The Email addresses are mainly just for complaints and sending in copies of ID if required, not for answering day to day questions or minor problems.

The virtual casino at Sky Bet is called “Vegas” and this area supports a large number of games but the vast majority of them are slots games. They have a lot of promotions to keep players entertained and as well as free to play games that can win real prizes they promise that once awarded none of their bonuses will ever have a wagering requirement in order to be withdrawn. 

Sky Bet Vegas runs on software provided by the brands IGT, Barcrest, NetEnt, and Novomatic. There are some games that are exclusive titles that can’t be played elsewhere, and most of these come from the in-house CORE Gaming.

Live Casino

With the Sky Casino App, you can play a huge selection of Live Casino Table Games in addition to hundreds of Slots, Blackjack, and Roulette tables from the convenience of your home or while you're on the go.

Founded in: July 2000

Owners: Flutter Entertainment

Customers: Over a million active users

Sponsors: English Football League (EFL)

Registered Office: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Licence number: 38718

Email: support@skybet.com

Phone:   Freephone 0808 8020 133 (24hrs)